Flamengo captain Diego Ribas announces retirement | OneFootball

Falemgno club captain Diego Ribas has announced that he is retiring from football at the end of the season.

The 37-year-old has been with the Rubro-Negro since joining from Fenerbahçe in 2016, and has gone on to feature 229 times for the club.

In a statement on social media, Diego wrote a heartfelt message to himself in 1997 (when he first started embarking on his football journey) confirming that this season will be his last.

Many others flocked to social media to praise Diego, including Flamengo midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta who wrote: “What a privilege to be part of your successful career, captain, gratitude above all for the moments lived and many teachings, you will surely leave a legacy for this whole new generation.”

Diego’s final game for Flamengo will be against Avaí on 13 November.