Serie A - Nedved quits Juve, may play on

Eurosport - Sat, 30 May 20:30:00 2009

Former European footballer of the year Pavel Nedved said Sunday's Serie A match at home against Lazio will be his last for Juventus, but doubts remain over whether the midfielder will retire altogether.

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"After eight seasons with Juventus the time has come to say goodbye to all the fans, my team mates and the club and thank them for the support received over the years," the Czech said in a statement on the club website. "I'll think about my future as of Monday."

Nedved had said he would retire at the end of this campaign but Italian media reported the Turin club were trying to convince him to play another year with a reduced salary.

The 36-year-old said that his decision not to stay next season was not related to economic factors.

His agent Mino Raiola said it was uncertain whether Nedved would stick to his plan to quit the game completely.

"Pavel has decided to leave Juve but he has not yet decided whether he will stop playing football," Raiola said.

"Lots of teams want him and I won't give up until I see his boots hung up on September 1."

It is appropriate that Nedved's last game for Juve is against Lazio as the Rome club brought him to Serie A in 1996. He was awarded the 2003 Ballon d'Or.

Reuters

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  1. legend, no @#$% player unlike that @#$% ronaldo

    From michael, on Wed 17 Jun 8:52PM

  2. Shame, what a legend, what a career. He will indeed be­ missed at Juventus, he was a legend that will never be­ forgotten. The only bright side is, Juventus have a­ space for Diego. I think they should change the 4-4-2­ to 4-2-2-2 which basically does nothing but turn the­ wingers into attacking midfielders, which will work­ well for Diego, and probably for Careronasi.

    Bye­ Pavel!

    From superlpf3, on Sun 14 Jun 3:22PM

  3. Pavel Nedved u r the best of the best come too­ liverpool end ur cariere there plz
    ynwa 4 life

    From fishynwa, on Thu 4 Jun 12:22PM

  4. damge shame man all this talent man

    From lubov, on Sun 31 May 8:24PM

  5. a true juventus legend- nedved you will be missed

    From irelandscall2005, on Sun 31 May 3:08PM

  6. RESPECT

    From Raimo K, on Sun 31 May 1:25PM

  7. Farewell Nedved...you have been one of the­ greatest...so few players can say that they have­ retired in glory...PAVEL NEDVED is one of them...was­ the heart and soul of our midfield this year...Diego­ will have some huge boots to fill.
    Good luck wherever­ you go!
    You will be missed!

    From ZzaK, on Sun 31 May 12:55PM

  8. A real devoted team-player who gave heart and soul for­ the team! Filled the void left by Zidane in a fantastic­ way! With Nedved and probably Trezegol leaving, Juve is­ turning the page...

    From student00606, on Sat 30 May 7:50PM

  9. indeed

    From Half A Brain, on Sat 30 May 6:52PM

  10. one of the best players of all time

    From Gedd, on Sat 30 May 6:35PM
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