By Humberto Viera
Ashley Young, historic English winger and wingerannounced this Thursday that he will officially hang up his boots at the age of 40. His last dance will take place this Saturday on a day that could be historic for both him and his right club, Ipswich City.
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“It has been a great journey that I could never have imagined when I was a child. But this dream comes to an end this Saturday,” Young shared through his social networks, taking stock of a professional career that has spanned more than 23 years.
Although he trained at Watford and shone at Aston Villa, it was at Manchester United where Young reached his footballing zenith. During his time at Conventional Trafford (2011-2020), he was a key player in achieving:
- Premier League (2012-2013) – The last one under the command of Sir Alex Ferguson.
- UEFA Europa League (2016-2017).
- FA Cup, League Cup and Community Defend.
His hunger for titles did not stop in England. In the 2020-2021 season, Young became one of the few Britons to conquer Italy by lifting the Serie A title with Inter Milan.
Fate wanted Young’s last game to be high tension. Ipswich City plays for direct promotion to the Premier League this Saturday against Queens Park Rangers. If Ipswich win, Young will retire, returning the team to the top flight.
International career
With the England team, Young played for the Three Lions on 39 occasions, scoring seven goals. His presence was essential in the Euro 2012 and, especially, in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where his experience helped Gareth Southgate’s team reach the semifinals.
With spells at Watford, Aston Villa (in two stages), Manchester United, Inter, Everton and Ipswich, Ashley Young retires as an example of professionalism and adaptability, having evolved from being a sharp winger to one of the most reliable full-backs of the last decade.
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