Fabio Quagliarella announced his retirement on the weekend.

The veteran was released by Sampdoria at the end of last season.

At 40, Quagliarella admits he's in no shape for a comeback after missing preseason.

He admitted in an interview on the weekend: "What if I stopped? Yes of course (laughs), I'm forced. I am a free agent, but I am in unacceptable physical condition to be able to take the field.

"I will have plenty of time to understand the path to take."