Failing to prepare is preparing to fail, so says the adage. Ryan Bertrand most certainly agrees.
The transition from professional footballer into retirement can be tricky business. For Bertrand, business is the operative word.
The former England international, best remembered for his starring role in Chelsea’s historic Champions League triumph in 2012, is showing the same conviction in his new corporate life as he did during his football career.
‘I had already taken steps towards transitioning away from professional football when I was playing,’ explained Bertrand, who retired in June 2024.
‘I was constantly educating myself and reading.