A footballer claiming to be a gay says he’ll reveal his identity to the public ‘soon after meeting his manager and club chairman

A Twitter user claiming to be a gay Championship footballer has said he will reveal his identity soon.

According to the footballer, he said he met with both their manager and club chairman on Saturday afternoon to discuss his homosexuality.

The social media user tweeted a statement following the alleged discussion with their club. 

The statement from @FootballerGay read:

‘This afternoon I requested a meeting with both my manager and the club chairman.

‘At this meeting I revealed to both gentlemen that I am a homosexual man, I explained that I had only yesterday came out to my family.

‘I sought advice from both men regarding the fact that I not only want to, but will, come out publicly as a proud, confident gay professional footballer. 

‘I was anxious prior to the meeting about the response that I would get, but as both men, and as a club, they have assured me that they will do absolutely everything to support me in this process.

‘The club have asked me to give full consideration in regards to the timing of my revelation, along with how I feel best to do so.  

‘We have arranged another meeting for Sunday 14th July to discuss my thoughts and next steps.

‘The chairman will be arranging full support from those within the club, and external assistance to prepare me for this, inclusive of ensuring I have the right level of support prior to, at the time, and after my public revelation. 

‘I asked questions regarding my place in the first-team squad for this coming season, and my involvement in pre-season training and friendly matches. 

‘I have been given full assurance that none of those will be in any way impacted by what I have disclosed privately to them, or the forthcoming public announcement. 

‘As it currently stands, once I have taken the time to give full consideration to how and when I am to make it public, a press conference will be organised by the club, with invitations to be made in due course to both local and national press.

‘I thank those of you that have given me support and best wishes so far, and I hope to have that continued support, I will need it.’ 

Nigerian-born England international, Justin Fashanu was the first footballer to be openly gay but he tragically committed suicide eight years after coming out in 1990. Former West Ham player Thomas Hitzlsperger,came out as gay in 2014, a few months after his retirement as a player. 

American Television producer and former professional soccer player, Robbie Rogers, came out as gay shortly after leaving Leeds United in 2013.