Former Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby has announced his retirement at 32.

Diaby made the announcement live on French television channel RMC's "Footissime" show after several years suffering with injuries, having most recently played for Marseille in 2017.

He said: "I am bringing an end to my professional career. It is the right time.

"For a number of years it has been difficult for me to return, with a lot of physical problems.

"It is a difficult decision but I have thought a lot about my decision and I am at ease with it. After Marseille, I gave myself a year to come back but it was harder than I thought, and I have decided to stop."