Inzaghi signs new deal but Pirlo leaving Milan

Veteran forward Filippo Inzaghi yesterday signed a new one-year contract with Milan tying him to the club until the end of next season.

But midfield playmaker Andrea Pirlo revealed that he would be leaving Milan after 10 years.

“I’m here to say goodbye,” Pirlo told reporters. “After 10 unforgettable years I want to thank the club and the fans for their affection.”

He said the decision to part company was mutual but that he had yet to decide on his next destination.

“I haven’t yet spoken to Juve and we (with Milan) didn’t speak of any offers,” he added.” It was already in my mind to leave.”

Pirlo, who turns 32 today, joined the club in 2001 after three years at cross-town rivals Inter.

He won two Champions League crowns and two Serie A titles with Milan and the World Cup with Italy in 2006.

Inzaghi missed most of this season due to a cruciate knee ligament injury.

Th 37-year-old also joined in 2001 from Juventus having also played for Parma, Atalanta, Verona and Leffe since beginning his career at Piacenza.

He was also part of Italy’s World Cup winning squad and has won the same trophies as Pirlo at Milan.