Former Manchester City and Aston Villa defender Micah Richards has announced his retirement.
The Premier League title winner announced his decision after losing a lengthy battle with an injured knee.
He will now concentrate on his business interests and will be back working with the Premier League champions in an ad hoc off-the-field role.
Once a blue, always a blue," he declared today with the trademark grin that made him so popular with peers and supporters alike.
City has always been my spiritual home and where I enjoyed my best years as a player. Being part of the side that ended the long wait for silverware - in 2011 and 2012 - was very special. It kick-started this new era and the club has never looked back. What has happened since has been amazing.
I feel lucky to have been asked back to help spread the City message and can't wait to get going. I know it will be fun because City fans are incredible and always have been."
