Hijo Demichelis: Retiring from Football to Take Up Coaching Role

Former Bayern Munich and Manchester City defender to enter management

Demichelis enjoyed a successful playing career, winning numerous trophies

Hijo Demichelis, the former Bayern Munich and Manchester City defender, has announced his retirement from football to take up a coaching role. The 38-year-old made the announcement on his social media channels on Tuesday.

Demichelis enjoyed a successful playing career, winning the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich in 2010 and the Premier League title with Manchester City in 2014. He also represented Argentina at the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups.

Demichelis has not yet announced which club he will be coaching, but he is expected to take up a role with a youth team or reserve team in the near future.

Demichelis's playing career

Demichelis began his playing career with River Plate in Argentina, before moving to Bayern Munich in 2003. He spent seven years with the German club, winning the Bundesliga title in 2010.

In 2010, Demichelis joined Manchester City, where he won the Premier League title in 2014. He left Manchester City in 2016 and joined Espanyol, where he spent one season before retiring.

Demichelis's international career

Demichelis made his international debut for Argentina in 2005. He represented his country at the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups.

Demichelis was part of the Argentina team that reached the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where they lost to Germany.

Demichelis's coaching career

Demichelis has not yet announced which club he will be coaching, but he is expected to take up a role with a youth team or reserve team in the near future.

Demichelis has a wealth of experience in the game, and he will be hoping to make a successful transition to coaching.