Former Manchester United player Ashley Young officially announce retirement from football at the end of the season..

Former Manchester United England international player Ashley Young announced on Thursday via his official social media account that he will officially retire at the end of the season, ending his 26-year professional football career.

In his official statement, Young said: “From Sefton Road to Vicarage Road, then to Villa Park, Wembley, Old Trafford, San Siro, back to Villa Park, then to Goodison Park, and finally to Portman Road.”

“It’s been a journey I’ve dreamed of since childhood. I’m incredibly proud and fortunate to have achieved everything I’ve accomplished in my career.”

“You rarely have the opportunity to sit down and reflect on these things in your career, but over the past 23 years, I’ve achieved my dreams. Now it’s time to look back on what I’ve accomplished, and in the coming weeks and months, I will decide on my next steps.”

“But none of this is set in stone. My entire focus right now is on Saturday’s game, helping the club achieve our goal – returning to the Premier League.”

Currently playing for Ipswich Town, Young will face Queens Park Rangers in the Championship final match this weekend. He will undoubtedly give his all, with his abundant experience, to help the Tractor Boys return to the Premier League as Championship runners-up.

About Ashley Young

Born on July 9, 1985, in Stevenage, England, the 40-year-old Young is 1.75 meters tall. He initially played as a winger and attacking midfielder, but switched to wing-back since 2017. He holds dual British and Jamaican citizenship.

Young joined Watford's youth academy at the age of 10 and completed his Watford first-team debut by coming on as a substitute in September 2003.

During his three-and-a-half-year spell with the Hornets, Young won the EFL Championship play-off title once.

In late January 2007, Young moved to Aston Villa for £8 million.

During his two-year spell with the Villans, Young reached the English League Cup final once.

In the summer of 2013, Young joined Manchester United for £17 million.

During his eight-and-a-half-year spell with the Red Devils, Young won one Premier League title, one FA Cup, one Carabao Cup, one Community Shield, and one Europa League title.

In January 2020, Young joined Inter Milan for €1.5 million.

During his year-and-a-half stint with I Nerazzurri, Young won one Serie A title and reached one Europa League final, becoming the third English player in football history to have won the Italian top-flight league title.

After his contract expired in the summer of 2021, Young returned to Aston Villa as a free agent.

In the summer of 2023, he moved to Everton as a free agent.

After his contract expired in the summer of 2025, Young joined Ipswich Town as a free agent.

This season, Young has made 15 appearances for the EFL Championship club in all competitions, providing 2 assists.

At the international level, Young represented the England national team from 2007 to 2018.

During those 11 years, Young made 39 appearances for the Three Lions in all competitions, scoring 7 goals and providing 10 assists.

Image source: Internet / Ipswich Town official website