FORMER Sheffield United star Kean Bryan has introduced his retirement on his twenty seventh birthday.
The ex-defender most lately performed for West Brom following a spell at Sheffield United, the place he made 13 Premier League appearances.
Kean Bryan has introduced his retirement as a consequence of a knee damageCredit score: PA
The previous Sheffield United defender is engaged to former Coronation Road star Brooke VincentCredit score: Splash
Bryan got here by means of Manchester Metropolis’s academy after which joined Bury earlier than transferring to Oldham.
He made 66 profession league appearances however has been pressured into an early retirement as a consequence of damage.
A knee damage restricted him to simply three appearances for West Brom since his arrival in 2021.
Bryan revealed he has been suggested to cease taking part in due to the issue in an announcement saying his retirement.
He wrote on Instagram: “Chapter 27… 🎈🙏🏽
“A 12 months of latest beginnings for me. I want to announce my retirement from skilled soccer. After two lengthy years battling with my knee damage, sadly after medical recommendation it’s time to say goodbye to the sport of soccer.
“Only a lad who grew up on a council property in Gorton with desires of in the future being an expert footballer and that dream got here true. To play within the Premier League and characterize a number of the greatest golf equipment in England is one thing I’ll all the time cherish and be happy with. 🙏🏽
“I wish to thank everybody who helped me obtain my dream. My Mum and step Dad who’re not with us, who drove up and down the nation to assist me from the age of 10, I’ll without end be pleased about every part you each achieved for me.
“My two sisters and little brother who’ve all the time been my greatest followers. My fiancé who has been a rock for me in such a troublesome interval in my life, I’ll by no means be capable of repay you for the assist you give me. And naturally my two boys who with out understanding have made this troublesome determination a lot simpler I really like you each unconditionally ❤️
“I sit up for the following chapter in my life. Thanks everybody on your assist over time.
“Peace & Love, KB 🙏🏽”
Lots of Bryan’s former team-mates have wished him nicely after he hung up his boots together with Fabian Delph, Oli McBurnie and Tommy Doyle.
Bryan has been in a relationship with former Coronation Road star Brooke Vincent, who performed Sophie Webster, since 2016.
The couple at the moment are engaged and have two sons collectively – Mexx, 4 and Monroe, two.