The former Marseille, Chelsea and Galatasaray forward will mark the end of a glittering career once current club Phoenix Rising's season is complete.
He told Telefoot: "It's really a pleasure for me to play. I started late at the top level. I really enjoy playing. I like my role of owner-player a lot. I'm surrounded by a lot of youngsters, and I like passing my know-how on to them. But this season is the last. I'm 40, it's time now."
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