The 35-year-old midfielder says he is planning to call it a day on his playing career this summer and reveals his plans to begin coaching full-time

Former AC Milan and Italy legend Gennaro Gattuso says he will retire from the game in the summer in order to focus on his coaching ambitions.The 35-year-old is currently at Swiss outfit FC Sion, but the veteran has said he will call time on an illustrious 18-year playing career in June.In February this year, the World Cup winner was appointed player/coach for the Swiss club following a series of poor results and, speaking to Tuttusport, Gattuso revealed the decision to quit is linked with an ambition to embark on a coaching career."I think I will have another match but it will be my swan song. In June I will finally hang up my boots and dedicate myself to my new career," he said.And having played under some of the game's most decorated figures, Gattuso believes he is well-equipped to make a successful transition from life on the pitch to life in the dugout."Let's just say that I feel I have the ambition and determination to succeed as a coach. I have been compared with Antonio Conte and it is an honour to be compared with him. I would love to enjoy the same success he has had as a coach," he added."There are many similarities between us and we both had, among other things, [Marcello] Lippi and [Carlo] Ancelotti as coaches. They were my teachers."Meanwhile, Gattuso turned his attentions to former club Milan as they prepare to face Barcelona in the last-16 stage of the Champions League on Tuesday.Gattuso said: "I will sit in front of the TV and savour the big game alongside some of my former classmates. Prediction? I would take a 3-1 defeat."FC Sion, who currently sit fourth in the Swiss Super League, travel to the capital on Sunday for a clash with Young Boys.