Former Lazio striker Djibril Cissé has retired from football, to pursue his career as "a DJ, producer and consultant".
Having initially hung up his boots in 2015 after a hip injury, the Frenchman returned to the game after successful surgery.
However, having failed to find a club, the ex-Biancocelesti man has decided to focus on his music career.
“I loved being a footballer, and so far the ball has been my life,” Cissé told Yahoo Sport.
Former Lazio striker Djibril Cissé has retired from football, to pursue his career as "a DJ, producer and consultant".
Having initially hung up his boots in 2015 after a hip injury, the Frenchman returned to the game after successful surgery.
However, having failed to find a club, the ex-Biancocelesti man has decided to focus on his music career.
“I loved being a footballer, and so far the ball has been my life,” Cissé told Yahoo Sport.
“I would have liked to continue playing but I must admit today that football is over.
“It is with the same passion that I will devote myself to music, fashion and Yahoo Sport. I will devote myself wholeheartedly to my career as a DJ, producer and consultant, as well as developing my clothing brand.
“Thank you all for your support, the adventure continues and another life begins. A lion never dies.”
Cissé joined Lazio in July 2011 for a fee of €5.8m, but managed just one Serie A goal before being sold to Queens Park Rangers in the January transfer window.