Former Inter defender Nemanja Vidic explains he retired as ‘I didn’t think I could give 100 per cent’.
The ex-Manchester United stopper was released by the Nerazzurri in January and decided to retire from football soon after.
In an interview with the BBC today he discussed his career, while revealing to the outlet that he received offers from MLS and England before making his decision.
"It was the right time," said Vidic, who scored one goal in 28 appearances for Inter.
Former Inter defender Nemanja Vidic explains he retired as ‘I didn’t think I could give 100 per cent’.
The ex-Manchester United stopper was released by the Nerazzurri in January and decided to retire from football soon after.
In an interview with the BBC today he discussed his career, while revealing to the outlet that he received offers from MLS and England before making his decision.
"It was the right time," said Vidic, who scored one goal in 28 appearances for Inter.
"I didn't think I could give 100 per cent. It was better not to push, play longer and make myself even more hurt.
"I had the best years of my career England. I didn’t want to go back and not perform in the same way I did for United.
Vidic also praised Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, who he believes is ‘a example for how players should train and live.’
"Cristiano was a funny guy,” he said.
“He liked to laugh and make jokes. Even to take jokes. Sometimes he didn't take them happily, but he was still pushing for them. He loved to dance, which was great for the dressing room.
"But he was also one of the best professionals I ever saw. He was committed to football. He had big expectations for himself and wanted to achieve great things. That drove him to train hard to improve. For that I respect him a lot.
"There were a lot of very talented players – better than I was – but they were not committed to football.
"They would not give 100 per cent of their capabilities. They don't work outside of the training pitch. That is why Ronaldo did what he did. He is an example for how football players should train and live."