Former Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais player, Rafael has hung up his boots at the age of 34, the Brazilian announced on social networks.
It’s official. Rafael definitely puts his crampons away. At the age of 34, the former Brazilian international ended his career as a professional footballer. The right back of Botafogo made his decision after his team’s victory against São Paulo (2-1) on Sunday, where he played the last minutes after eight months in the infirmary due to injury.
«His story in Botafogo is one of love, surpassing himself and dedication. He returned to Glorioso in one of the most difficult moments in history. He was injured, but never stopped fighting and dreaming. Today he bids farewell to the field, leaving an everlasting legacy: the conquest of America», Commented his Brazilian club in a press release.
Trained at Fluminense in Brazil, Rafael played at Manchester United (2008-2015), Olympique Lyonnais (2015-2020), Istanbul Başakşehir (2020-2021) before returning to the country for a final adventure at Botafogo.
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