Former PSG and Napoli star Lavezzi retires at 34 after three years playing in China
FORMER PSG and Napoli star Ezequiel Lavezzi has retired from football at the age of 34. The Argentinian enjoyed a successful club career as he picked up four Ligue 1 titles, the Coupe de la Ligue, the Coupe de France, the Trophee de Champions and the Coppa Italia. He began his career at Estudiantes 16 […]
FORMER PSG and Napoli star Ezequiel Lavezzi has retired from football at the age of 34.
The Argentinian enjoyed a successful club career as he picked up four Ligue 1 titles, the Coupe de la Ligue, the Coupe de France, the Trophee de Champions and the Coppa Italia.
He began his career at Estudiantes 16 years ago, before then moving on to San Lorenzo, where he would stay for three years.
In 2007, he joined Napoli and spent five successful seasons with the Italian club before switching to PSG.
And after filling his trophy cabinet with the French giants, he moved to China and Hebei China Fortune, where the forward has decided to hang up his boots.
On Instagram, he said: “They were amazing years of this story,”
“Years marked by learning, unique moments and lots of memories that will stay in my heart for good.
“I am forever grateful for those who have stayed by my side throughout this journey.
“With lots of joy, I say goodbye to the most amazing phase life has given me.
“I’ve been extremely happy!”
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For the international team, he was a part of the Argentina side that finished runners-up to Germany at the 2014 World Cup.
Lavezzi also picked up Olympic gold at the Bejing Games in 2008.
