Brasilia : Former AC Milan, Real Madrid, Brazil midfielder Kaka has announced his retirement from football.The 35-year-old footballer posted a prayer on Twitter on Friday to announce his decision to hang up his boots, writing that he is “ready for the next journey”.”Father, It was much more than I could ever imagined. Thank you! I’m now ready for the next journey. In Jesus name. Amen,” he tweeted.

“I would like to take part in a club in a role more like… a manager, a sporting director – someone between the field and the club”, he added.Kaka made his professional club debut at the age of 18 at Sao Paulo FC in Brazil in 2001