Premier League and Champions League winner Nani has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 38.
The Portuguese, who was also part of the national team that won Euro 2016 in France, decided to quit after a brief relationship with Estrella Amadora, who plays in the Lisbon suburb where he grew up.
Before that, he enjoyed spells at some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Manchester United, Valencia and Lazio.
The time has come to say goodbye, I have decided to end my career as a professional player. It’s been an amazing ride and I wanted to thank every person who has helped and supported me through the highs and lows throughout a career that has spanned over 20 years and given me… pic.twitter.com/3ZuSMrPHcR
— Nani (@luisnani) December 8, 2024
He wrote on X: “It’s time to say goodbye, I’ve decided to end my career as a professional player.
“It’s been an amazing ride and I wanted to thank every person who has helped me and supported me through the highs and lows during a career that has spanned over 20 years and given me so many unforgettable memories. It’s time to turn over a new leaf and focus on new goals and dreams. See you soon!
“Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Teshekkurler”.
Star at Old Trafford
Nani started out at Sporting CP before joining United under Sir Alex Ferguson in 2007. He enjoyed eight years at Old Trafford, helping the club to four Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2008.
After leaving United, he had a nomadic career that saw spells at Sporting, Fenerbahce, Valencia, Lazio (loan), Orlando City, Venice, Melbourne City and Adana Demirspor.
He returned to Estrella at the start of this season.
The highlight of his 112-game international career came eight years ago when he was part of the squad that beat France in the European Championship final, wearing the captain’s armband after Cristiano Ronaldo was injured in the first half.
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