Ex-Palmeiras midfielder Robinho Signorini retires

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Former Palmeiras, Cruzeiro and Santos midfielder Robinho Signorini has announced his retirement after a professional career spanning two decades.

The 38-year-old's contract with Brazilian Serie C side Brusque ended this month, and he declined offers to continue playing to accept an assistant coaching role with Nautico, which will compete in Serie B next year.

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