England Premier League team Brighton24-year-old midfielder playing in Enock Mwepudue to heart disease football ended his career. In the statement made by the club, it was stated that hereditary heart disease was detected in the Zambian football player and that playing football at a professional level could cause a risk of having a major heart attack, so he had to quit football.
Club president Tony Bloom, for 24-year-old Mwepu; “We are all very sorry for Enock. His family and himself have had a difficult few weeks. While we are happy that he has gotten through this difficult period, we are sad that a promising career at such a young age has ended. As a club, we will give him the help, love and support he needs to fully recover. We will be with you in your decisions.” said.
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If the coach De Zerbi; “I’m sorry for Enock. He was one of the players I was excited to work with when I looked at the roster before he took office. We will do everything we can for him.” he said.
EMOTIONAL MESSAGE FROM ENOCK MWEPU
Enock Mwepu, who had to end his career at the age of 24 due to heart disease, made an emotional statement from his social media account.
A boy born in a small Zambian town called Chambishi has some news to share.
He stood tall after his dream of playing football at the highest level, and by Allah’s permission, he made this dream come true by playing in the Premier League.
But some dreams come to an end. I regret to announce that I have to hang up my boots because of the medical advice I have received. But this is not the end of my relationship with football. I plan to stay in football somehow.
Thank you to my wife, my family, my manager, the Zambia Football Association, my previous clubs, my teammates, my coaches and especially everyone who supported me in Brighton.
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CAREER OF ENOCK MWEPU
Nwepu, who started football in Zambia’s Napsa Stars team, first transferred to his country’s Kafue Celtic FC club in 2017. He signed for Austria’s Liefering team the same summer. He attracted attention during a season spent here, and transferred to RB Salzburg in the summer of 2018. The Zambian footballer signed for Premier League team Brighton in the summer of 2021 for a transfer fee of 23 million euros.
Mwepu, who played in 22 games for Brighton last season with 3 goals and 6 assists, played in 6 games this season and made 1 assist.
Mwepu, who has been playing for the Zambia National Team since 2017, scored 6 goals in 24 matches.
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