Former Manchester United and Fulham striker Louis Saha has announced his retirement from football.

Saha has just seen his short-team deal at Lazio come to an end, and the former France international has taken to Twitter to reveal that he is retiring from the game.

The 35-year-old said: "Want to thks all managers, all staffs, all teammates, all opponents, all fans, for all support and love towards me during my football career.

"I'm a proud man but without you all I won't be myself now. Thx for the challenges thx for the help thx for the memories thx for the passion.

"I will stop to be call a professionnel footballer and wish many young talent to enjoy as much as me my football. Love you and thx again."

Saha, who also enjoyed spells with Newcastle United, Everton and Sunderland, netted 146 goals during his time in England.