Former Spain and Barcelona striker David Villa has announced he will retire from football at the end of the season.
The 37-year-old won a World Cup, European Championship and a Champions League title during his illustrious career.
Villa is Spain's top scorer of all-time with 59 goals in 98 games, four of those came at Euro 2008 where won the golden boot and named on the team of the tournament.
His career will end alongside Andres Iniesta in Japan's J1 League at Vissel Kobe.
After 19 years as a professional, I have decided to retire from playing football at the end of this season. Thank you to all the teams, coaches and teammates that have allowed me to enjoy this dreamed career. Thank you to my family, that has always been there to support me. pic.twitter.com/E82vb3tNwT
— David Villa (@Guaje7Villa) November 13, 2019
"After 19 years as a professional, I have decided to retire from playing football at the end of this season," Villa announced on social media.
"Thank you to all the teams, coaches and team-mates that have allowed me to enjoy this dream career.
"Thank you to my family, that has always been there to support me through good and hard times. It is my objective to put the cherry on top by winning the Emperor's Cup with Vissel Kobe on January 1st.
"From then on, I will continue to enjoy football through all the projects that we're currently developing with DV7 group. Thank you for all the love."
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