Clarence Seedorf has confirmed he is leaving AC Milan as he seeks a new challenge.

Seedorf, 36, has spent the last decade with Milan after signing from city rivals Inter, but he is out of contract this summer and will not sign an extension.

"I leave a family," Seedorf told a press conference. "I will think about my future tomorrow. I would like to thank (club) president Silvio Berlusconi, (vice-president Adriano) Galliani and those that work at Milanello.

"I have spent half of my career at Milan and I only took the decision to leave the club recently. I am very saddened because this is like a family but I will continue my career in another team."

He added: "We could have reached an agreement over a renewal, but I chose to leave for the good of my future. I've been thinking about going for a while. It's important to think about life after football, but now I just want a new experience. The club have known this for two years."

Seedorf has been linked with Brazilian side Botafogo as well as clubs in England, America, the United Arab Emirates and China, but he insists he has not yet decided where he will play next.

"I have received a lot of offers even if I am 36 and I have to seriously evaluate many things," he said. "Money has never been an issue and I will speak to my family before making a decision."

niddamugu: He has tried..... I'd recommend Asia where can make "pension" money........

afam4eva: I like players like Seedorf that give a better part of their career to a team instead of prostituting around the globe looking for the center of gravity. Seedoref, just like Maldini will everly be remembered for what they've brought to Milan for over a period of time.

maigida231: A player dat is 36yrs bt still runs lyk a machine with a fantastic abilities dat he has,ryt nw he d only player with alot of trophies both cl etc,we will always have u in our mind n heart as one of our best player ever,forza Milan

KINGwax: everythin na forza forza, forza barca, forza milan, forza inter, forza england. Why u no shut up before u start forza GEJ...I bet u dnt even knw what it means..forza dumbazz!

milehigh06:
oh boy,u vex o

KINGwax: everythin na forza forza, forza barca, forza milan, forza inter, forza england. Why u no shut up before u start forza GEJ...I bet u dnt even knw what it means..forza dumbazz!

maigida231: For those dat don't know d meaning of forza in Italy,it means strength or force,guess by nw u know wat it means,nxt time don't make fool out of urself,@kingwax is a privilege u know nw,nxt time if a donkey lyk u don't knw wat it means ask than mak fool out of ya self.once more forza Milan.

KINGwax: everythin na forza forza, forza barca, forza milan, forza inter, forza england. Why u no shut up before u start forza GEJ...I bet u dnt even knw what it means..forza dumbazz!

dadicvila: you must be an idiot,if u dont know the meaning of "Forza" u beta ask....Forza Seedorf!!!kant 4get the goal against Man U at the San Siro and also the one against Bayern at Allianz arena(dat distance shot),Godbless you and make your days long...FORZA MILAN!!!

dadicvila: you must be an idiot,if u dont know the meaning of "Forza" u beta ask....Forza Seedorf!!!kant 4get the goal against Man U at the San Siro and also the one against Bayern at Allianz arena(dat distance shot),Godbless you and make your days long...FORZA MILAN!!!

stepo707:

Thats what sharp guys are doing now.

KINGwax: when we start cutting out slacks for fools, then make your opinion knwn.

KINGwax: hey kid, allow me to elucidate better by hanging at the helm of ds little erudition..
Forza, literary means 'strength and force' but when u use it in statements which usually comes wit an exclamation, it means 'go'. So think of it, in for your deluded mind, u were actually sayin, 'strength and force milan' right? When actually it means, 'go(wit a force and strength of a horse-), milan!
I hope u learned somethin today, kiddo? When next u check up a new word, pls undstnd dt it's meaning when writing is sometimes very different in speeches!

KINGwax: everythin na forza forza, forza barca, forza milan, forza inter, forza england. Why u no shut up before u start forza GEJ...I bet u dnt even knw what it means..forza dumbazz!

Abayomin70: the best black player and midmidfida walking on planet earth this guy will always b remeba in acmilan