Vincenzo Montella "The Little Airplane" has confirmed his retirement from professional football at the age of 35.
Montella was signed on a 6 month loan from Roma by Chris Coleman and became a fan favourite in the 2006/2007 season.
The former Italy striker has hung up his boots on the day Roma began pre-season training.
"When taking this decision I considered that you have to have the strength to retire when it still saddens some people," Montella said.
"It is a strange feeling but it's a decision that I took having thought about it long and hard.
During his 16-year career, Montella played for Empoli, Genoa, Sampdoria, Roma and Fulham before returning to the Giallorossi last summer.
The striker played for Italy 20 times and scored three goals.
He played for the Azzurri at Euro 2000 when they lost in the final to France and also represented the Italians at the 2002 World Cup. Montella will remain at the club and coach one of Roma's youth teams.