Pavel Nedved will play his last game for Juventus tomorrow after confirming this afternoon that he will leave the club this summer.

The Czech international joined the Turin side back in 2001 and has been one of the star performers in the midfield for the bianconeri. However, at the age of 36 he has decided to call time on his career with Juve, announcing that he will play his final game against Lazio tomorrow.

In a statement published by the official Juventus website, Nedved thanked all those at the club for their support, and said he will start thinking about his future on Monday.

“After eight seasons with Juventus it is time to thank all the fans, my team-mates and the club, for all the support that I have received. In Turin I have won four titles and the Ballon d’Or,” he said.

“From Monday I will think about my future. I would like to thank in particular my wife Ivana and my sons, who have been very close to me and have accompanied me throughout my career as I have scored so many goals. I will continue to have lots of affection for Juventus and I am grateful to the Agnelli family for giving me the chance to play in this side. I want to say that the decision has not been made for economic reasons.”

Juventus have also released a statement on the club website, wishing the Czech all the best for the future and thanking him for his time in Turin.

“Juventus has taken note of the decision by Pavel Nedved to finish his spell here at the end of his current contract. Tomorrow, in the last home game, the club, his team-mates and all of the fans will give a proper goodbye to a player who has written many memorable pages of history with this squad, contributing to some important goals,” read the statement.

“During his eight years with Juventus, Nedved has always given his all, showing an attachment and commitment that all fans will remember, both today and tomorrow. The club hopes Pavel Nedved is a winner in the future, hopes he will continue in his professional career, and that his charisma and experience will give him, and Juventus fans, satisfaction.”