Former Brazil wing-back Ze Roberto set to retire

Former Bayern Munich and Real Madrid wing-back Ze Roberto intends to retire at the end of the Brazilian league season.

Ze Roberto in action for Bayern Munich back in 2008 Source: AAP

The 41-year-old, who represented Brazil at two FIFA World Cups, has captained Palmeiras since December 2014 and hopes to guide them to the Copa Libertadores title before hanging up his boots.

He told palmeiras.com.br: "It will certainly be my last year because I want to have more time with my family. I decided to play on for another year because the Libertadores was a big challenge for me."

Ze Roberto won the Primera Division title with Madrid in 1997 and was a Bundesliga champion with Bayern four times during his six-season stay in Munich.