Today In History: Vidic Retires From Football At Age 34
Former Manchester United defensive stalwart Nemanja Vidic announced his retirement from football on this day in 2016.
Vidic was 34 when he hang up his boots.
The former Serbia international established himself as one of the Premier League's greatest central defenders during his eight-and-a-half-year stay at Old Trafford.
Vidic joined Manchester United in 2006 from Spartak Moscow and won five Premier League titles, three League Cups and the 2008 UEFA Champions League.
He finished his career at Inter Milan after leaving the Red Devils in 2014.
Vidic won 56 caps for the Serbia national team.
“The time has come for me to hang up my boots,” he told the United website.
“The injuries I have had in the last few years have taken their toll.
“I would like to thank all the players I have played with, all the managers and staff I have worked with, and say a big ‘thank you’ to the fans for their support over the years.”
