In the beginning of the 2006-07 season, the continued injury problems made him consider a premature retirement from football.19 December 2006, announces retirement having been unable to regain full fitness from the groin operation in the summer.
In the beginning of the 2006-07 season, the continued injury problems made him consider a premature retirement from football. On December 19,2006, Gaardsøe announced his retirement from the game, having been unable to regain full fitness from the groin operation in the summer.