Former Dutch international Stam retires

Former Dutch international Stam retires

Monday, 29 October 2007 13:45

Former Dutch international defender Jaap Stam has ended his playing career because of injury and lack of focus.

The 35-year-old Ajax Amsterdam player told a news conference today that he had thought about retiring before the start of the season but had been persuaded to continue.

Stam said: ‘Before this season I spoke with Ajax and told them that I missed the drive to continue.