Lee Keegan says he has made no decision on his Mayo future yet.
The 2016 Footballer of the Year is set to sit down with new Mayo boss, Kevin McStay in the coming weeks to weigh up his plans for next year.
Unconfirmed reports emerged over the weekend that Keegan (33) was set to walk away from the inter-county game after 12 seasons with Mayo.
But Speaking to ‘The Inside Line’ the Wesport man, who recently landed his first senior county title, made it clear that he is undecided about his plans for 2023.
Keegan says that although he “loves football to bits,” it is not his sole priority.
The five-time All Star commented: “It’s been a long, long season, felt probably longer this year because we had a bit of a break from Kerry (All-Ireland quarter-final defeat) to the club and then we went through the club campaign.
“We only finished up last week. (I will) take a bit of time and digest what’s gone on this year.
“Review where I am. How I think we’re going on in life. What’s the priorities? What’s not the priorities and make a decision with Kevin (McStay) probably the next couple of weeks. How am I feeling?
“Am I up for another year? Am I ready for another year. Do I have everything in place so I can give another big year for Mayo.
“So there’s a lot of questions to ask Kevin and discuss and see where that is.
“But I know one thing. I am going to enjoy the winter, going to enjoy the down time from football.
“I think that’s a really important thing.
“When I was first involved I definitely liked going out and enjoying stuff, but football was always in the back of my mind. Where now I totally switch off from football.
“I have been pretty clear about that with a lot of people that football is not really my sole priority any more, although I love it to bits. Don’t get me wrong.
“It’s not my sole purpose in life.
“There’s so much more bigger things on the table I need to look at, look after and make sure they are in place.”
Keegan says that football is now “a fun factor” for him.
“It is meant to be an enjoyable thing whereas before when I was in my mid-20s it was very much nearly like my job,” he continued.
“That was all I was thinking about, all I was breathing.
“It’s funny. When you get older, you see the reality of life and it puts it more in perspective - what you need to give your sole purpose to that.”
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