Shane Flynn has announced he is leaving the King Power Stadium after seven years, four times coming close to a senior appearance for the club under Brendan Rodgers
Shane Flynn, a young player leaving Leicester City, has expressed his unhappiness with the club’s lack of support during his injury layoff.
Seven years after coming from Ireland, Flynn—who was named the 2021 development squad player of the season—has confirmed his departure from King Power Stadium. But due to injuries, he missed the last year and a half of his stint without playing.
A consistent member of City’s Premier League 2 team, left-back Although he didn’t play off the bench, Flynn was called up to Brendan Rodgers’ senior team for three Europa League games and a Premier League triumph against Brighton in 2021. Flynn made his last appearance for City’s development squad in January 2023, but he continued to represent the team.
“After seven years at Leicester City, my time at the club has come to an end,” Flynn wrote on social media. “I’ve had some great highs and made memories that will last me a lifetime, but unfortunately had too many lows along the way. I joined at 15 and leave at 22 with many life lessons learned and experiences that have shaped me into who I am today.
“In truth, I’m disappointed with the treatment and lack of support from the club that I received during the final year-and-a-half in what was an incredibly tough time with injury, but I’m looking forward to the future and getting back to enjoying my football again. Thank you to everyone who did support me through the tough times. Your support will be forever appreciated! Onwards and upwards!”
When Flynn won the 2021 development squad player of the season award, it seemed as though he was destined for the starting lineup. Luke Thomas, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Harvey Barnes, Hamza Choudhury, and Ben Chilwell were the previous five winners, and each of them went on to establish themselves as regular members of the first team.
Flynn made two professional appearances for Irish club Bray Wanderers during his year-long spell there as a 15-year-old City signee in 2017 before moving to England to play for City’s Under-18 team. Flynn made 48 Premier League 2 appearances for City’s Under-21 team.
We’ve reached out to the club for a response.
