European champion resumes career. Nani officially joins Aktobe

Kazakhstani club Aktobe has officially announced the signing of renowned Portuguese midfielder Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha, better known as Nani.

In December 2024, the experienced midfielder declared his retirement from professional football and hadn't played at the official level since. However, he has now decided to return to the pitch, putting pen to paper on a contract with Aktobe.

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Let us recall, the Portuguese star rose to global fame during his spell at Manchester United, where he clinched the Premier League title four times and triumphed in the Champions League. Over the course of his career, the dynamic midfielder also featured for a host of European and international clubs, including Sporting, Fenerbahçe, Valencia, Lazio, Orlando City, Venezia, Melbourne Victory, Adana Demirspor, and Estrela. On the international stage, Nani etched his name into the history books by becoming a European champion with Portugal in 2016.