Long-serving AC Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati managed to keep his emotions contained after playing his last game following his retirement from football.
The season ended on a disappointing note for Milan as the Serie A outfit were defeated 3-1 at home by Roma on Saturday, condemning the San Siro side to a seventh-place finish in the league.
"I thought I would get more emotional, but I kept it all in. I will keep thanking the fans, the club, president [Silvio] Berlusconi and [Milan CEO] Adriano Galliani for the rest of my life for all the wonderful moments I have enjoyed," Abbiati said after the Roma clash.
"With a host of great stars, we won everything. It's a shame to say goodbye after a defeat like this. I wanted to thank the fans who waited to say goodbye to me."
"The save that will mean the most to me was the one in the derby in the Champions League in 2003 which we went on to win," he said.
"Donnarumma doesn’' need me, he is a great lad, he has a sensible head on his shoulders. He has great abilities and he will keep performing well for many years," he said.
