However, on 17 March 2008, he announced his decision to stop playing football, as the 28-year-old had heart problems and the doctors told him he would risk his life if he continued playing.
Дана 17. марта 2008. је објавио своју одлуку да завршава своју фудбалску каријеру, а разлог су били здравствени проблеми и доктори су му рекли да ће ризиковати живот ако буде наставио да игра.