I think the CL debacle (both his huge mistake and the economic effects) and his own family shit and mental well-being, it was time to hanf it up. With christensen back, he was never playing again and it probably just wasn't worth it to keep going--and this also might free up money for signings in january to help his friend xavi out.

Wouldn't be surprised if he gets put on the board or something almost immediately.

considering the video announcement, he definitely had been thinking about pulling this trigger at some point.
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you think we playing chess, but i'm playing mad-making. Basaglia