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Ex-Manchester City, West Ham and Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta confirms retirement from football aged 35 as he reflects on 'unique and unforgettable moments' including two Premier League title wins

Former Manchester City and West Ham defender Pablo Zabaleta has announced his retirement from football at the age of 35.

The Argentine right-back, capped 58 times for his country, twice won the Premier League during nine seasons at the Etihad Stadium.

Zabaleta then spent three seasons at West Ham before leaving back in July when his contract expired.

Former Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta has announced his retirement from football
The Argentine right-back made the decision after leaving West Ham during the summer
Zabaleta, 35, confirmed his decision to retire in a heartfelt post on his Twitter account

He has now confirmed he will be hanging up his boots in a Twitter message posted on Friday.

Zabaleta said: 'After 18 years as a professional footballer I took the decision to retire from playing football.