Parma midfielder Goran Pandev announces retirement | OneFootball

Parma midfielder Goran Pandev has announced his retirement.

Now 39, Pandev played with great success for the likes of Inter Milan, Genoa and Napoli.

“I look back and it doesn't seem real… It has been an incredible journey," wrote Pandev on Instagram.

“So many emotions, I take them all with me and know that I share them with all those who accompanied me on my path.

“I thank my family, my wife Nadica and my children Filipo, Ana, Sofia, who were my support. I thank my father and my mother for allowing me to follow this dream. I thank the people for the passion they gave me… You were magnificent.

“I thank the Branchini family, without you I would never have done all of this. I thank all my coaches and directors for their faith in me. I would love to embrace you all…

“A wonderful chapter ends… I bring with me an incredible suitcase full of emotions… I am happy to have shared them with you.

": With all my heart, Goran."