Juan Sebastian Veron has hung up his boots at the age of 37 after playing his final game for Estudiantes this weekend.
The ex-Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder is lauded in his native Argentina as one of the greatest players of his generation.
He was not a fan favourite to everyone however, as some Argentinians still used his as a scapegoat for his nation's poor showing at the 2002 Fifa World Cup.
The shaven headed midfielder led Estudiantes to four South American Libertadores Cups, and has hinted that he would one day like to be club President.
"When I look back (at the team's achievements since coming home) I realise it was worth it and I want to carry on planning for Estudiantes to carry on growing because there's still a lot to do and improve," Veron wrote.
"I can't imagine myself far from the club after my retirement," he added at a news conference.
"There are no regrets. I just would have liked to play a Champions League final and win something with the national team."
An immediate managerial position may not be too far away for Veron, however, with Argentina now coached by former Estudiantes player and trainer Alejandro Sabella.
Veron won Serie A with Lazio and Inter and the Premier League with Manchester United amongst other Cup wins.
