In an emotional statement, Young confirmed that he will be bringing the curtain down on his amazing 23-year career upon the end of the Tractor Boys’ season.
He said: “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.
The former Manchester United captain has struggled with a hip issue this season and has not played for Ipswich since January.
Reflecting on his journey through the game, Young highlighted the iconic stadiums he has played in over the years, from the start of his career to Europe’s biggest stages.
“From Sefton Road to Vicarage Road to Villa Park to Wembley to Old Trafford to San Siro back to Villa Park to Goodison Park and finally to Portman Road. It’s been some journey that I only dreamt of as a boy!” he wrote via his verified X handle on Thursday.
The former Manchester United and Inter Milan player suggested that Saturday’s fixture could mark the end of his professional career.
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“250 appearances, 40 goals and one of the finest players in the modern history of Aston Villa. 💜 Congratulations on an incredible career,” the club wrote on its verified X handle.
Also, Everton, in a post on its X handle, wrote, “Congratulations on a remarkable career, @youngy18”
Ipswich are second in the Championship table and will be promoted back to the Premier League as long as they at least match Millwall and Middlesbrough‘s results on Saturday when they take on QPR at Portman Road.
Town boss Kieran McKenna told the club’s official website: “Ashley’s career in the game speaks for itself and it has been an honor 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.”
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