Argentinean striker Luciano Galletti has formally announced his retirement from football for health reasons.
Argentina ace retires after suffering kidney problems
Argentinean striker Luciano Galletti has formally announced his retirement from football for health reasons.
The Olympiakos hot-shot has not featured since being diagnosed with severe kidney failure earlier this year.
The 30-year-old, who also played for Napoli, Real Zaragoza and Atletico Madrid and was capped 13 times in his career, hopes to continue in the game in some capacity.
He said in a statement published by Heraldo.es: "I would have loved to continue playing, but I have a family and there are things in life that are more important than football.
"The kidney problem surfaced in January. Luckily I have managed to beat it, but the idea of returning to football would have been far too great a risk.
"I want to take some time to rest in Argentina and enjoy time with my family. I still have to think about my future, but I would like to remain involved in football."