Former AC Milan and Real Madrid striker Antonio Cassano insists he hasn't retired.

Cassano signed for Hellas Verona earlier this season before pulling out of the deal. However, he insists he's ready to resume his playing career.

"When I'll be back? I do not know, but I definitely want to continue," he told Sky Italia. "In a month I lost 5 kilos, I'm fine and I want to keep playing, not for the money, I've never done it in my entire career, I want to return for personal pride, because I want to beat my challenge, I want to show everyone that I can still make the difference.

"I also play 3-4 times a week tennis and I train every afternoon, I want to keep fit because if I had to start pre-season training I want to start big and go to a thousand."