Deco
Former Chelsea and Barcelona star Deco, has confirmed that he is retiring from football, on the eve of his 36th birthday. The Portuguese midfielder, who is originally from Brazil, won the Champions League in 2004 under the tutelage of Jose Mourinho, before moving to Spain where he spent four years.
He then moved to Stamford Bridge, where he stayed for two seasons. The 35-year-old has been playing with Fluminese in Brazil, before deciding to quit.
“With great sadness and regret I announce the end of my career as a professional athlete,” he is quoted as saying by AS.
“The last minutes with Fluminense on Wednesday were my last of my 17 years as a footballer.
“I would have loved to continue until the end of the Brasileiro and help the team get back in the Libertadores but my body wouldn’t let me.
“I’m very grateful for all the trust and affection.”
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