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Milan defender Strinic 'never thought about retiring' despite heart problem

The Croatia international has paid tribute to doctors after he was given the medical all clear to begin training on Monday

Ivan Strinic insists he never considered retiring from football despite a heart problem which has delayed his debut at Milan.

The 31-year-old moved a step closer to making his first appearance for the Rossoneri after doctors passed him fit to begin training with the club on Monday.

Strinic took an indefinite break from football after routine medical testing found he was suffering from a heart problem shortly after signing for Milan on a free transfer from Sampdoria.