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Michael Allen will depart Edinburgh at the end of the season
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The 26-year-old is embarking on career in the financial sector
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Allen joined the Scottish club from Ulster in 2015
Edinburgh announced that Irish winger Michael Allen will depart the club at the end of the season to embark on a career in the financial sector.
The 26-year-old joined the Scottish club from Ulster in 2015 and went on to make 31 appearances for the Pro12 side.
NEWS | Allen steps away from pro game after fulfilling lifelong dream.
➡️ https://t.co/Qdv7pFb5xV pic.twitter.com/HDfslAoE1E
— Edinburgh Rugby (@EdinburghRugby) May 4, 2017
Allen has made the decision to make a drastic career change and hang up his boots.
“The decision to pursue a new career away from rugby was an extremely hard one to make and one that took a lot of thought and deliberation,” Allen said in a statement released by the club this evening.
Awsome things ahead for my best mate @MichaelAllen13 and his family.Taking a brave next step into the ‘real world’+no doubt success ahead.✊🏻
— Niall Annett (@NiallAnnett2) May 4, 2017
@MichaelAllen13 good luck bro with the next chapter best wishes to you and the family bro
— Nick Williams (@nick8williams) May 4, 2017
“As a family, we have fallen in love with Edinburgh and see the place as a home-from-home, so we’re delighted to continue living in the city and I look forward to supporting the boys in the seasons to come.”