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Young to Retire at the End of the Season

Ashley Young ends a 23-year career after 39 England caps and 261 Manchester United appearances, with Ipswich set to be his final club.

  • On Thursday, April 30, 2026, Ashley Young announced his retirement from professional football after a distinguished 23-year career, currently playing for Ipswich Town in the Championship.
  • Young accumulated 765 club appearances and 88 goals across spells at Watford, Aston Villa, Manchester United, Inter Milan, and Everton, winning the Premier League, FA Cup, Europa League, and League Cup at Old Trafford.
  • Internationally, Young earned 39 caps for England, representing his country at the 2012 European Championship and 2018 World Cup. Former teammate David De Gea stated, "What a career."
  • Young aims to help Ipswich achieve Premier League promotion on Saturday, May 2, against QPR at Portman Road. Town boss Kieran McKenna praised his "professionalism, competitiveness and quality."
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Ex-England defender Ashley Young announces retirement from soccer

Former England defender Ashley Young has announced his retirement from soccer at the age of 40. Young has played for the likes of Manchester United and Inter Milan.

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Young to retire at the end of the season

Former England forward Ashley Young said he will retire at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on a career spanning ​more than two decades.

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Manchester Evening News broke the news in Manchester, United Kingdom on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
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