Afrigather Enock Mwepu has been compelled to retire on the age of 24 as he has been recognized with a hereditary coronary heart situation.
The Brighton and Zambia midfielder introduced on Monday as he hasn’t performed for the Seagulls since September.
Per the assertion launched by the Premier League membership, Mwepu fell unwell on a flight to Mali final month as he was away on worldwide obligation with Zambia.
Subsequent exams have found a hereditary coronary heart situation which signifies that Mwepu must retire from the sport.
Brighton confirmed: “The situation, which might worsen over time, would put Enock at a particularly excessive danger of struggling a doubtlessly deadly cardiac occasion, if he had been to proceed taking part in aggressive soccer.” A part of the assertion learn.
Tony Bloom, chairman of Brighton, mentioned: “We’re all completely devastated for Enock. He and his household have had a traumatic few weeks and whereas we’re simply grateful he has come by means of that interval, he has seen such a promising profession lower quick at such a younger age…”
Brighton’s new head coach Roberto De Zerbi added: “I’m so sorry for Enock. Earlier than I arrived I checked out all of the squad, and he was a participant I used to be so excited and looking out ahead to working with. We are going to do all the pieces we will to assist him.”
The captain of Zambia’s nationwide crew posted an emotional message on his social media accounts confirming the information.
“A boy from a small Zambian township known as Chambishi has some information to share. He stood sturdy to observe his dream of taking part in soccer on the highest degree, and by the grace of God he lived his dream by reaching the Premier League. Some desires nonetheless come to an finish, so it’s with disappointment that I announce the necessity to grasp up my boots due to the medical recommendation I’ve obtained.”
Nicknamed ‘The Laptop’ for his very good positional sense in midfield, Mwepu signed for Brighton from RB Salzburg in the summertime of 2021.
He has made 27 appearances for the Seagulls, scoring three targets, considered one of which was a memorable strike at Anfield in opposition to Liverpool in October 2021.
