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“I’m Going to Hang Up My Boots” – Nani Announces Retirement After 19-Year Football Career

Former Manchester United winger Nani has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 38.
The Portuguese star, who made a significant mark on the game over a career spanning nearly two decades, revealed the news on Sunday.
Nani, who was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson in 2007 from Sporting CP, spent a memorable part of his career at Manchester United.
His arrival was seen as part of Ferguson’s long-term vision to strengthen the squad, and during his time at Old Trafford, Nani became an essential figure.
He helped United secure several major trophies, including four Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League trophy in 2008.
In 2015, after eight years at Manchester United, Nani left to join Turkish side Fenerbahçe on a permanent deal, marking the start of a new chapter in his career.
He would go on to play for several more clubs across different leagues, including Valencia, Lazio, and a recent stint at Estrela Amadora, which he joined in early 2024.
Throughout his 19-year career, Nani played for a total of 10 clubs, scoring 130 goals in over 620 appearances.
While his club career brought him much success, he also made an impact on the international stage, earning over 100 caps for Portugal and winning the European Championship in 2016.
In his retirement statement, Nani reflected on his remarkable journey: “As everyone knows, everything comes to an end,” he said.
“I’ve taken the time to make a very important decision, perhaps the most important of my professional life, which is the decision to stop playing as a professional player.
I’m going to, as they say, hang up my boots. But I do so with a sense of duty fulfilled.”
He added, “I believe it was a beautiful career, filled with many achievements.”
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has addressed the ongoing rumors surrounding Martin Ødegaard’s captaincy, making it clear that the Norwegian midfielder will not be stripped of the armband. Speculation had surfaced following a string of disappointing performances from the team, including their Champions League exit. Despite this, The Athletic reports that these rumors are unfounded, and Ødegaard is set to retain the captain’s role for next season.
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