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Defender Juventus and Italy, Andrea Barzagli, announced that he would retire from football at the end of the season.
The 37-year-old is in his ninth season with the Bianconeri and has the chance to help the club win his eighth consecutive Serie A title if they do not fight against Fiorentina next Saturday.
It would also be his eighth title in Serie A with Juve, which would crown a very successful career for the central defender.
Sending to Sky Sports Italia, via Goal, shortly after the announcement of his retirement, Barzagli hinted that he could well end up beyond his playing career. He said, "Future? I thought about it a lot.
"When you're a footballer, it's hard to think about the consequences, but because of the injury, you have to think about it. I am attracted to everything and will evaluate my options in the months to come.
"Manager, coach or columnist? I must understand what I could be good at and what could interest me. I have to find something that gives me a lot of enthusiasm. "
One trophy that has escaped the veteran defender of his career is the Champions League, which he ranked second on two occasions. Juve is currently in the quarter-finals of the competition and would certainly like to give Barzagli the sending it deserves by winning the competition.
They will welcome Ajax in the second leg of the quarter-finals on Tuesday night. Even if Barzagli is in the game, he will undoubtedly play a vital role in the locker room, using his vast experience to motivate his teammates.
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