Jayden Braaf has confirmed he will leave Manchester City this summer after recovering from a knee injury that has kept him out for most of the season.
Braaf made the switch from PSV Eindhoven to Manchester City in 2018 and played for the club’s U18 and U23 side. However, a first team debut never came.
He was loaned to Udinese last season but suffered from injuries, which restricted him to just four Serie A appearances. This season, Braaf has been out with a knee issue.
Taking to Instagram, Braaf posted a video of his highlights for the academy in the Premier League 2, FA Youth Cup and EFL Trophy, writing: “I want to say a huge thank you to everyone at Man City for the faith and support they’ve shown in me over the last few years.
“I’ve grown both personally and professionally and wouldn’t be where I am today without their guidance. To my teammates, the academy staff and the fans, thank you! A big shout out to @nickoakley84 for working with me on my rehab and bringing me in the position I’m in now. All the best for the future.”
The 19-year-old winger still had one year left on his deal in Manchester but must now look for a new club.
The news was shared on Twitter by City Xtra and it attracted plenty of attention from the club’s supporters.
“Oh no! Anyway.”
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“Wasn’t the same after that injury.”
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“Shame it never worked out for him”
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“I really thought he’d be something special for us one day.”
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“He was a baller injury ruined him.”
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“He needs to leave if his career is ever gonna go forward. Can’t blame him, injury didn’t help”
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“Hopefully he goes to the bundesliga and does well.”
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“Unfortunate but then again we have top talent that isn’t making it at the moment, So he never would’ve in our team not any time soon anyway.”
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