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Lucas Radebe opens up on life after Leeds United amid 'emotional' return admission

Leeds United legend Lucas Radebe has discussed what his life has been like since leaving Leeds United and retiring from football back in 2005.

The South African played 251 times for the Whites over an 11-year stint after he signed in 1994 from Premier Soccer League side Kaizer Chiefs over in South Africa.

"Everything has been great," Radebe claimed on the Official Leeds United podcast. "I've still kept busy with the charity work, continuing with that and I'm now doing work with CAF (Confederation of African Football) on their technical and development committee.

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"I'm doing a lot of work with different brands actually, that's keeping me busy as well. I'm doing motivational speaking, telling them about the great stories we've had from Leeds, you know."

Last month, Radebe was back in England and made sure to catch a game back at Elland Road, and hailed Leeds fans ahead of their 2-2 draw against Brighton.

"It's amazing [they still sing about me]. It's been how long now? Over 15 years in retirement since I left the club, and to still be in the hearts and minds of Leeds United supporters, it's something else.

"For me, to have contributed towards the club's success through the years was amazing and I know I feel like I belong to the club, that's how I feel.

"To be here, it makes me very emotional seeing the club back in the Premier League again. Since they came back up, I've not had the chance to watch them so I'm going to enjoy doing that."

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