Manchester City and former England goalkeeper David Seaman has announced his retirement, the premier league club says.
The 40-year-old joined City at the start of the season after spending most of his career with Arsenal but has suffered a recurring shoulder injury.
"I have reached this difficult decision after much discussion with my family and those in the game whose views I respect," Seaman told City's website.
"It has become clear to me that this type of injury will not quickly disappear and I think now would be a good time to hang up my boots, rather than at the end of the season as planned.
"I believe I have had a fantastic career playing at the highest level."
Seaman's last match was in City's 4-2 defeat at Portsmouth on Saturday, where he was substituted after only 13 minutes.
The 40-year-old joined City at the start of the season after spending most of his career with Arsenal but has suffered a recurring shoulder injury.
"I have reached this difficult decision after much discussion with my family and those in the game whose views I respect," Seaman told City's website.
"It has become clear to me that this type of injury will not quickly disappear and I think now would be a good time to hang up my boots, rather than at the end of the season as planned.
"I believe I have had a fantastic career playing at the highest level."
Seaman's last match was in City's 4-2 defeat at Portsmouth on Saturday, where he was substituted after only 13 minutes.
