Alessandro Nesta officially announces his retirement
Legendary Italian defender Alessandro Nesta will no longer be gracing the pitch, and is instead trying to get used to life as a retired player after putting an end to an illustrious 20-year career.
Today is my first day as an ex-footballer. Thanks to all the people who in recent years has given me their affection.#SerieA #Milan #Lazio
— Alessandro Nesta (@sandronesta13) November 7, 2013
Nesta officially announced his retirement during the Montreal Impact's season-ending news conference on Wednesday.
"I'm very happy because my body is tired," Nesta said, via the CBC. "I think it's time to finish.
"Twenty years at a high level — I was lucky. I won a lot of trophies. And this is the perfect time to say 'stop.' I'll start a new life with my family, another job. I don't know."
Arrivederci, Alessandro.
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