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Seamus Coleman contemplates retirement from football
27 Oct
Summary
- Veteran defender Seamus Coleman is considering retirement from professional football.
- He has been without a club since leaving Everton at the end of last season.
- Coleman is enjoying family time and exploring potential new paths.
Seamus Coleman, a long-serving defender, has revealed he is considering retiring from professional football. The 38-year-old has been unattached since departing Everton at the conclusion of the previous season, ending a 17-year tenure on Merseyside.
Coleman has been training individually and has not played since a friendly in June. While he had hoped to continue his playing career, potentially until Euro 2028, he is now contemplating stepping away. He emphasized that he is not ready to "completely draw a line in the sand" but acknowledges the possibility of retirement.
He has recently enjoyed significant family time and has been training with his local Gaelic football team in Donegal. Coleman expressed contentment with his current situation, enjoying time with his family and exploring what lies ahead, describing his future as an "open book."
