Former Manchester United striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy on
Monday announced his retirement from professional football after he helped
Malaga secure their first ever top-four
finish which will see them play in the Champions League next season for the
first time in their history.
The 35-year-old Netherlands striker made 70 international
appearances, scoring 35 goals. In his 219 official appearances for Manchester
United he scored 150 goals. He also won two La Liga titles with Real Madrid and
with 56 goals, he is currently the second all-time highest goal scorer in the
Champions League.
Speaking in a press conference, Van Nistelrooy said:
"I have arrived at my physical limit and I can't play
at the maximum level. I couldn't have had a better send-off than this. I feel
happy that I am the one taking this decision. I would like to thank Malaga, the
technical and medical staff for an unforgettable year.
"I am proud to have won collective and individual
titles, but my greatest satisfaction was to be able to work day after day, year
after year."
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