Owen Hargreaves has admitted that he could retire from the game if he does not get an offer to play at a decent level.

The 31-year old injury-prone midfielder was released after one season at Manchester City following his move from Manchester United last summer and has hinted that his playing days could be up if he doesn't get the right deal.

"I don't want to chase something," he said.

"If I get the right fit I will go for it. But I am not forced to do anything and if I can't get back to the level I used to, I don't want to play.

"I am a football player," he added. "That is how I am identified as an individual.

"I was pretty humbled in the sense that was taken away from me. Now it is about taking the next step and deciding what I want to do.

"But the really satisfying thing is that I have put myself in a position where I can actually think about it.

"Maybe I will never be in a Champions League final or semi-final again but to get to where I am now is a huge achievement."

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