Ex-Man City wonderkid forced to retire aged just 30 with heartbreaking message ‘I never thought I’d be writing’

EX-MANCHESTER CITY academy star Emyr Huws has retired at the age of 30.

The 11-cap Wales midfielder played once for City’s first-team as a substitute for Micah Richards in a 5-0 FA Cup win over Blackburn at the Etihad in January 2014.

Emyr Huws has announced his retirement from football at the age of 30Rex

Huws started his career at Manchester City where he played once for the senior team

Huws, who scored once for his country against the Netherlands in November 2015, had spells at Ipswich, Cardiff and Colchester but injuries plagued his promising career.

He also had loan stints at Birmingham, Wigan, Huddersfield and Northampton. 

Huws posted on Instagram: “Whilst writing this message, I never thought I’d be writing this shortly after my 30th birthday.

“To those of you that know me, will know that this journey within football has been my life since I was six years old.

“The time has now come to enter a new stage in my life, this journey has taught me many extraordinary things.

“I remember when I was young, the certainty I had that I was going to be a footballer was powerful and with all the obstacles thrown at me, I achieved that dream.

“God only knows how much support I’ve needed through this journey, and I’m blessed to have had immense support with me all of the way.

“Even in the bleakest of times with their help and my determination I always found a way and thank all of you.

“I’ve come to the realisation through many tough lessons that this path is no longer meant for me, and I am meant for something else.

“My deepest gratitude to everyone involved in my journey and I thank you all for helping me become the man I am today.

“My time playing the game is at an end but I am not done yet, my mission is to use all of my experience and wisdom to help inspire and empower as many people as possible.

“Thank you everyone and I hope you all chase your dreams in this short life.”