Former Arsenal midfielder, Emmanuel Frimpong, announced his retirement from football at the age of 27 on Friday.

Frimpong, who made just six appearances during his time at the Emirates Stadium before he joined Barnsley in January 2014, said he is putting an end to his football career due to a prolonged knee injury, on Twitter.

“It is with great sadness I have decided to retire from professional football,” Frimpong said.

“I have had problems with my knee for the last five years or so and have got back to playing at a professional level. But since November 2017 I haven’t been in action as I had a tear in my knee ligament.

“I decided with my own will that I will not opt for the operation since I was not enjoying football playing through pain, Frimpong added.

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