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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Nathan Ridley

Man Utd goalkeeper retires aged 23 as David de Gea leads tributes from teammates

Manchester United goalkeeper Paul Woolston has announced his retirement aged just 23.

The North Shields-born stopper has been forced to call time on his short career due to injury, having joined the Red Devils from Newcastle in 2018. After rising through Sunderland 's ranks from the age of 10, Woolston's time between the posts has sadly come to a premature end, undergoing two operations and a lengthy rehabilitation period in recent years.

"Never thought I would have to write this at 23 but this chapter has had to come to an end," the ex- England youth international wrote on Twitter. "I can look back proudly on what I've achieved in my career but I am excited about what's in store for the future. A new chapter awaits."

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