Ireland star David Meyler has announced his retirement from professional football after battling with a knee injury.
The midfielder had been without a club after leaving Reading over the Summer, and today took to social media to reveal that he had given up on playing after an eleven-year career.
The former Cork City player posted to Instagram: "After a few hard days of thinking I have decided to retire from playing professional football.
"The injuries I sustained to my right knee have eventually caught up with me and I am left with no other option.
"It’s tough to take but I know deep down it’s the correct decision. I always knew this day would come but I never expected it to be so soon.
"I’d like to thank everyone I’ve played with, every manager I’ve played for and of course the football clubs & fans I have represented.
"It’s been an incredible journey. Finally thank you to my wife Cally, my Dad, Mum and Sister for being so supportive through everything. You’ve helped a young boy live out his dreams.
"Thank you all for everything."
The central midfielder was capped 26 times for Ireland - including captaining the side against the USA in a 2014 friendly -and spent over a decade in English football after leaving the League of Ireland.
He has amassed over 375,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel where he plays video games such as FIFA 19.
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