Dublin's eight-time All-Ireland SFC winner Cian O'Sullivan has announced his retirement from the game.
The 33-year-old did not feature in the championship at all last year but had hoped to force his way into manager Dessie Farrell's plans this summer.
Those ambitions have been ruined by persistent injury problems, with the Kilmacud Crokes man confirming on Sunday that he cannot continue playing.
"Regrettably, and despite best efforts to address a number of recurring injuries, it's time to draw a close on my footballing days," tweeted defender O'Sullivan, who won three All Stars and ten Leinster titles in a sparkling career in sky blue.
"The competitive demands have taken their toll and while my heart would love dearly to continue on, my body simply can't."
— Cian O'Sullivan (@CianOSull88) June 27, 2021
