Aleksandar Kolarov is embarking on a career to become a sporting director and scout after confirming his retirement from football.
Kolarov, 36, had spent two years at Inter Milan after three years at Roma since leaving Manchester City in 2017. The Serbia international spent seven years at City, helping them to their first two Premier League titles, plus one FA Cup and two League Cup successes.
Now, after his deal at Inter came to an end, Kolarov has called time on his playing career, and will look to move into the backroom areas of football rather than pursue a coaching or punditry career. ALSO READ:Man City may have to break ten-year transfer policy to find perfect squad if Gabriel Jesus joins Arsenal In a statement, he said: "I always knew that sooner or later this moment will come.
Although I am sorry that I am closing one chapter of my life, I am grateful that I managed to achieve what has always been my dream. "I thank all the people who followed me in this first part of my career.
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