Former Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani has announced his retirement from international football on May 30, Thursday.
Cavani, who is currently playing for Boca Juniors, announced his decision on his official Instagram profile with a lengthy statement.
Cavani thanked the team for the lessons he had learnt over the years and said he was blessed to have worn the shirt of the Uruguayan team. The veteran striker would then announce his decision and said he would follow the side and their performances on the field.
Edinson Cavani of Boca Juniors celebrates after scoring the team’s second goal during the Copa CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2024 group D match between Boca Juniors and Nacional Potosi at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on May 29, 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)
“I just want to thank you for every lesson you made me experience in your process. I don’t want to extend. Today there are few words but deep feelings. Thanks to each of the people who were part of this path for so many years.”
“I was and will always be blessed to have worn this shirt to represent what I love most in El Murido, my country. They were undoubtedly many precious years, I would have a thousand things to say, tell and remember, but today I want to dedicate myself to this new stage of my career and give everything where I have to be.”
“Today I decide to take a step aside, but I will always follow them with a beating heart, like when it was my turn to go out on the field. With this beautiful t-shirt.”
“I send a big hug to all my people. Up the Celeste!” said Cavani.
Cavani made his debut for the Uruguayan national team on February 6, 2008, in a friendly match against Colombia. He went on to become a prominent figure in the squad.
The former PSG, Man Utd and Napoli striker currently ranks as the second-highest goal scorer in Uruguay’s history, with 58 goals. Cavani also holds the distinction of being the third most-capped player, having made 136 appearances.
