Veteran footballer Ashley Young, aged 40, has officially announced his retirement from professional football. At present, Young is part of Ipswich Town and indicated his desire to help the team secure promotion to the Premier League on the final day of the Championship season.
In a statement released via Ipswich Town's website, Young reflected on his career, stating, "I am incredibly proud and fortunate to have achieved everything I have during my career. It's not too often you sit and think about this while you are still in the game, but I have lived my dream during the last 23 years. It's now time for some reflection on what I've been able to achieve and the next few weeks and months will be when I decide what I am going to do next. But that is all to come. My full focus is on Saturday and helping this club achieve our goal, which is promotion back to the Premier League."
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna commented on Young's decision, saying, "Ashley's career in the game speaks for itself, and it has been an honour to have worked with him, firstly at Manchester United and then here at Ipswich this season. The professionalism, competitiveness, and quality he displays every day has had a massive impact on the group this season, and I know he wants nothing more than to end his career by helping us achieve our goal."
Young's extensive 23-year career saw him play for clubs including Watford, Aston Villa, Everton, Inter Milan, and Ipswich Town. He also represented England, earning 39 caps and participating in Euro 2012 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
During his nine-year tenure at Manchester United, Young collected numerous accolades, including the Premier League title, FA Cup, Europa League, and League Cup. He also secured a Serie A championship with Inter Milan in the 2020-21 season before making a return to England.
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