AC Milan legend and World Cup winner Andrea Pirlo, who has spent the last couple years playing for NYCFC in Major League Soccer, is retiring. The 38-year-old Italian told Gazzetta Dello Sport in Italy that he will retire after his contract expires in December.
The midfielder joined NYCFC in 2015 after enjoying a brilliant, career-reviving run at Juventus following his glory years at AC Milan.
Pirlo won a World Cup in 2006 with his country and two Champions League crowns with Milan. He also won six Serie A crowns, two Coppa Italia titles and three Italian Super Cup crowns.
Over his career he was arguably the best passing midfielder in the world and produced some amazing, unbelievable goals.
This is one of the best goals i have ever seen in my life
— #JKR17th (@JKR17th) October 8, 2017
ronaldinho's reaction was something alse
thank you andrea pirlo@Pirlo_official pic.twitter.com/Nr0yhaoV7n
But for as good as a player he was, he will be equally known for being the world's smoothest man off the field.
Andrea Pirlo will retire in December. Obviously not been his best in the last few years, but what a player.
— Major League Shocker (@MLShocker) October 8, 2017
Goodbye, sweet prince. pic.twitter.com/e7h3p1aPi1
Pirlo has played 61 matches for NYCFC and has scored one goal.
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