Man United have announced that their 23-year-old goalkeeper Paul Woolston has been forced to early retirement from football due to the injury he sustained which brought an end to his career.
Paul Woolston joined Manchester United in 2018 from Newcastle United with the hopes of taking his football career to the next level after starting from the Under-23 side.
According to the confirmation by Manchester United, Paul Woolston suffered an injury that led him to have two operations and a lengthy rehabilitation period but unfortunately he’s been unable to return to full fitness.
Paul Woolston’s statement to his retirement
“To have to retire at just 23 has been really tough to come to terms with but I feel a lot more positive now.
“I am really proud of everything that I have achieved, many people dream of playing football at this level.
“Of course, I would have loved to have gone on further but it has been an absolute honour to represent Manchester United during my time here.
“The support of my family, friends, team-mates, coaches, the medical staff and entire Manchester United Academy has been phenomenal.”