Former Manchester City full-back Aleksandar Kolarov has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 36.
The Serbian international's current deal with Inter Milan expires at the end of June and while sensing that an extension would not be presented to him, the two-time Premier League winner decided the time was right to hang up his boots.
Kolarov announced his retirement and future plans to study at Coverciano - home of the Italian Football Federation - in a statement to ANSA.
Kolarov spend seven years at Manchester City as well as spells in Serie A with Lazio and Inter
'I always knew that sooner or later this day would come and despite that, I am grateful to have managed to realise what has always been my dream.