15 July,2011 07:45 AM IST | | PA Sport
Patrick Vieira has described the end of his playing career as a sad day but is looking forward to taking up a new role off the pitch with Manchester City.
Patrick Vieira
The 35-year-old Frenchman hung up his boots yesterday, 18 years after making his debut for Cannes, following a glittering career that has brought him World Cup and European Championship winners' medals as well as seven domestic titles and five FA Cups.
Vieira, who was released by City at the end of last season, has accepted a newly-created position as the club's football development executive and will help nurture young players among other responsibilities.
The former midfielder told www.mcfc.co.uk: "I think it was the right time. It's a sad day and a sad moment but overall I've enjoyed the years I've spent in football. Football has brought me a lot. "I think it will be difficult to find a job that will give me as much satisfaction as football has given me," he said.
