David Trezeguet rejected an offer to extend his career with an Italian club and, instead, announced his retirement from football.
The French forward's agent confirmed his retirement Wednesday as Serie B club Modena's attempts to lure him into a return to Italy failed. Reports suggest Trezeguet is set to take on a management role with his former club, Juventus.
Trezeguet, 37, won three Serie A titles with Juventus during a 10-year stint with the Italian club, and is a cherished member of the squad because of his dedication during the team's relegation to Serie B during the Calciopoli scandal.
He's also a revered figure with the French national team after being part of the country's most successful run on the international stage. Although he didn't play a major role with the 1998 World Cup-winning squad, it was Trezeguet's golden goal in extra time of the 2000 European Championship that helped capture the country's second major trophy in as many years.
2000 - David Trezeguet is the last player to score a hat-trick for France, it was in August 2000. Nostalgia.
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) January 21, 2015
121 – David Trezeguet has the best minutes/goal ratio with France since 1976. Pantheon. pic.twitter.com/V9cEdGdMS7
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) January 21, 2015
