Inzaghi retires to take coaching role at Milan

Milan, Italy (Sports Network) - Filippo Inzaghi has decided to retire so that he can continue his career at AC Milan as the youth team coach at the club.

The 38-year-old joined Milan from Juventus in 2001 and went on to become the club's all-time leading scorer in European competition with 43 goals, including both goals in a 2-1 win over Liverpool in the 2007 Champions League final.

During his time with the Rossoneri, Inzaghi scored 126 times in 300 appearances, while earning 57 caps for Italy and tallying 25 goals in international competition.

Inzaghi's name had been mentioned in connection with potential moves to both Watford and Malaga, but he instead opted to sign a two-year contract to begin his coaching career.