Former Flamengo star makes cryptic ‘final chapter’ career claim | OneFootball

Vagner Love currently plays for Retrô-PE

At 41, Vagner Love has hinted that his time on the pitch may be coming to an end. Currently at Retrô-PE, the striker posted the expression ‘last chapter’ on social media, without detailing what he meant. After a notable spell with Flamengo, the player drew attention again by raising doubts about a possible retirement.

The expectation is that his final match will take place on Saturday (28), against Ceará, at Arena de Pernambuco, in the Copa do Nordeste. After that, Vagner Love is expected to begin a new chapter off the pitch, taking on a role in Retrô-PE’s coaching staff. The information comes from ‘GE’.

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HOW LONG DID VAGNER LOVE PLAY FOR FLAMENGO?

Vagner Love began his career in Palmeiras’ youth academy and quickly stood out on the national stage. He then built a solid career abroad, with a notable spell at CSKA (RUS), before returning to Brazil. In that context, the striker joined Flamengo in 2010 surrounded by high expectations.

HOW WAS HIS SPELL AT FLAMENGO?

At Flamengo, Vagner Love formed, alongside Adriano Imperador, the duo ‘Empire of Love’. In addition, he posted impressive numbers: across his two spells, he played 80 matches, scored 47 goals, and provided four assists. On the other hand, despite his strong individual performances, he did not win any titles wearing the red-and-black shirt, a factor that marked his time at the club.

AND AFTER THAT?

After leaving Flamengo, Vagner Love returned to CSKA and later played for Shandong Luneng (CHN), Monaco (FRA), Alanyaspor (TUR), Besiktas (TUR), Kairat (KAZ), and Midtjylland (DEN). He then returned to Brazil, where he played for Corinthians, winning the Brazilian title in 2015 and playing a decisive role in the 2019 Paulista title. Finally, he played for Sport (BRA), Atlético-GO (BRA), and Avaí (BRA), before arriving at Retrô-PE, where he is now moving toward the end of his football career.

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