Mexico City /
The Croatian international Mario Mandzukic, 35 years old, so far in Milan and former player of Atletico Madrid, announced this Friday through his social networks that he retires from football, Thus putting an end to a 17-year career.
‘Super Mario’ said goodbye to his fans with an emotional message addressed to himself when he was little and when he put on his first football boots, in a message that, accompanied by photos of a pair of these boots , begins with “Dear little Mario”.
“You will be successful because you will have many people on your way who will help you, playmates with whom you will fight, coaches from whom you will learn, fans who will encourage you, family, managers and friends who will always be by your side. “, wrote the striker, one of the most successful in Croatia.
“To all of them you will be forever grateful!”, Continued the footballer who to the 2014-2015 season played in the Athletic Madrid. Adding that this child, after all the successes and great moments of happiness “to recognize one day the time when it is necessary end the player ‘s career “.
In the 17 years of his dedication to football, Mandzukic also play for clubs like Zagreb, Dinamo, Wolfsburg, Bayern i Juventus.
“You will put these boots on display, and you will be happy not to regret anything. Football will always be a part of your life, but you will be happy for the new chapter. Enjoy it!”, Concludes the message of the footballer who played for the Croatian team a total of 89 matches in which he did 33 goals.