Former Manchester United and Portugal star Nani has announced his retirement from football at the age of 38.
The ex-winger brings the curtain down on a distinguished career that began at Sporting CP, where he would enjoy three separate spells.
Nani's most successful spell came during his eight-year spell at Man Utd, with whom he won four Premier League titles, the Champions League and the Club World Cup.
He was also part of the Portugal team that won Euro 2016 and captained the side in the final victory over France following Cristiano Ronaldo's early withdrawal due to injury.
Nani made 112 international appearances between 2006 and 2017, making him the Selecao's fifth most capped player, while representing them at five major tournaments.
His club career spanned seven different countries, also featuring for the likes of Fenerbahce, Valencia, Lazio, Orlando City and Melbourne Victory, before ending his career with a brief spell at Primeira Liga side Estrela Amadora.
“It's time to say goodbye. I have decided to end my career as a professional player,” he posted on his social media channels.
“It has been an amazing ride and I wanted to thank everyone who has helped and supported me through the highs and lows of a career that has lasted more than twenty years and given me so many unforgettable memories.
“Time to take a new path and focus on new goals and dreams.”
It's time 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 everyone who helped and supported me through the highs and lows during a career that has lasted over 20 years and given me… pic.twitter.com/3ZuSMrPHcR
— Nani (@luisnani) December 8, 2024
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