David Trezeguet announces retirement from football

David Trezeguet rejected an offer to extend his career with an Italian club and, instead, announced his retirement from football.

The French forward's agent confirmed his retirement Wednesday as Serie B club Modena's attempts to lure him into a return to Italy failed. Reports suggest Trezeguet is set to take on a management role with his former club, Juventus.

Trezeguet, 37, won three Serie A titles with Juventus during a 10-year stint with the Italian club, and is a cherished member of the squad because of his dedication during the team's relegation to Serie B during the Calciopoli scandal.

He's also a revered figure with the French national team after being part of the country's most successful run on the international stage. Although he didn't play a major role with the 1998 World Cup-winning squad, it was Trezeguet's golden goal in extra time of the 2000 European Championship that helped capture the country's second major trophy in as many years.