Former England midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has retired from playing and can take over as supervisor of third-tier United Arab Emirates aspect Arabian Falcons FC.
The 34-year-old had been playing for the Dubai membership, who have been shaped in 2023, since September – alongside ex-Manchester United midfielder Ravel Morrison.
Former Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon is the membership’s co-owner and head of soccer operations.
Shelvey, who performed for Liverpool and Newcastle amongst others, made headlines earlier this season when he told BBC Sport: “I don’t want my children growing up in England any more.
“We’re very fortunate that we lived in a pleasant a part of the UK however the place I’m from, initially, you’ll be able to’t have good issues for my part.”
A documentary will follow Shelvey trying to lead Arabian Falcons to promotion in the final five games of the season.
He said: “My ambition is to climb to the very prime of administration and that is the right venture to show myself and what I’m able to.”
Shelvey started his playing career at Charlton Athletic and played in the top flight for Liverpool, Swansea, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest.
He also featured for Blackpool, on loan, Turkish sides Caykur Rizespor and Eyupspor and briefly Burnley before moving to the UAE.
Shelvey gained six caps for England, in 2012 and 2016 – all beneath Roy Hodgson.
