Former Barcelona goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto has announced his retirement.

Despite having left Barcelona in 2014 and not playing for another club since, the goalkeeper has announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday, with a burgeoning music career taking its place.

"Today my retirement from football is made official," he confirmed.

"I never did it before just in case I ever came back.

"I had offers, but I wanted to dedicate myself to music, I wish to thank all the clubs I played for."