Carles Puyol announces his retirement

HELO

Declared the heart of the Barcelona defense , Carles Puyol (35 years), his intention to leave the Catalans at the end of the current season .

The commander of Barcelona and the heart of his defense had called journalists to a press conference on Tuesday, without revealing why , as she refers to the possibility of speculation to announce his retirement from football at the end of the current season .

It is known that Puyol , who turns 36 next month , was not involved with Barcelona in La Liga this season in only five games , most recently in front of the first Almeria on Sunday, during which he scored a goal .

The news reports have pointed to the possibility of last month 's departure Puyol for Barcelona at the end of the current season , especially since Barca coach Gerardo " Tata " Martino no longer support it even after returning from his injury .