Inter icon: Javier Zanetti is retiring (Picture: Getty Images)

Inter Milan legend Javier Zanetti has confirmed he will bring the curtain down on his extraordinary career at the end of the season – and is thankful he’ll never have to face Ryan Giggs ever again.

The 40-year-old suffered a serious Achilles injury last season and has decided to hang up his boots after making over 850 appearances for the Italian giants, winning five Serie A titles and the Champions League, as well as numerous other trophies.

However, when asked to name his three most difficult opponents, the Argentinean right-back said:

3. Zinedine Zidane


Former Juventus hero Zinedine Zidane (Picture: EPA)

2. Kaka

Direct rival at AC Milan, Kaka (Picture: AP)

1. Ryan Giggs

Champions League foe, Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs (Picture: AP)