Brighton & Hove Albion star Enock Mwepu has tragically been forced into retirement after being diagnosed with a serious heart condition.
The Premier League club has confirmed that the Zambia international will end his playing career due to hereditary heart condition.
Enock Mwepu has been forced to end his playing career following the diagnosis of a hereditary heart condition.
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) October 10, 2022
"Enock Mwepu has been forced to end his playing career following the diagnosis of a hereditary heart condition," a statement on the club's official website read.
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"The condition, which can worsen over time, would put Enock at an extremely high risk of suffering a potentially fatal cardiac event, if he were to continue playing competitive football."
Club chairman Tony Bloom said: "We are all absolutely devastated for Enock. He and his family have had a traumatic few weeks and while we are just thankful he has come through that period, he has seen such a promising career cut short at such a young age.
"As a club we will give him all the love, help and support we possibly can to make a full recovery, and then as he decides on the next steps in his life."
Head coach Roberto De Zerbi added: "I am so sorry for Enock. Before I arrived I looked at all the squad, and he was a player I was so excited and looking forward to working with. We will do everything we can to help him."
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The deep-lying playmaker also shared a heartfelt message following the devastating end to his career.
— Enock Mwepu (@EnockMwepu45) October 10, 2022
The 24-capped Chipolopolo star joined the Seagulls in July 2021 in a €23 million (R405 million) move from Austrian giants Red Bull Salzburg. The central midfielder made 27 appearances for Brighton, contributing to three goals and seven assists in the process.
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