West Brom academy graduate retires after career in Slovenia

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

A West Bromwich Albion academy graduate has announced his retirement in an open letter after his last spell playing in Slovenia in 2025.

A West Bromwich Albion academy graduate has confirmed his retirement from professional football in an open letter to the game. The player, who moved from Albion to Stoke City, last played in Slovenia in 2025 before ending his playing career.

He has now started his coaching journey and released a statement in which West Brom features heavily. The letter thanks the club and reflects on his time in professional football.

How it is being reported

• Former West Brom goal hero confirms retirement in heartfelt open letterThe academy graduate swapped Albion for Stoke and last played in Slovenia in 2025. He has started his coaching journey and released a letter ‘to the game’, where the Baggies are heavily referenced and thanked.Birmingham World · 18 Oct, 13:44
• Former West Brom goal hero confirms retirement in heartfelt open letterThe academy graduate swapped Albion for Stoke and last played in Slovenia in 2025. He has started his coaching journey and released a letter ‘to the game’, where the Baggies are heavily referenced and thanked.Express & Star · 18 Oct, 13:44

In this story: West Bromwich Albion · Stoke City · Slovenia

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