Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar says he doesn't fear retirement.
The 40-year-old has already announced this will be his last season and no matter what Manchester United's appreciative fans say, he will not be changing his mind.
"I don't hate the thought of retirement," he said. "I am looking forward to it. I am at my peak and it will be nice to finish at my peak.
"Maybe it is a weight off my shoulders. It is nice to get recognition from the fans and I will miss football and the buzz. It has been 20 years.
"But I have other good things, including a lovely wife and great kids."
