Celtic and former Scotland captain Scott Brown issued an emotional assertion after leaving Aberdeen, saying he would take a while to replicate on his future.
The 36-year-old left Petodori simply 9 months after his two-year contract “to concentrate on his improvement as a coach”.
Brown’s exit got here simply weeks after Stephen Glass – who lured him from Celtic – was sacked as supervisor and changed by Jim Goodwin.
A sensational return to Parkhead might be an choice for one of the crucial capped gamers in Scottish soccer historical past, after Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou stated the door would at all times be open for him to return to the membership.
Brown has now revealed that he’ll take a while to think about his subsequent transfer as a result of he desires to take pleasure in a while along with his household – and on the golf course.
“Final season, I used to be given the chance by Stephen (Glass) and the Aberdeen Soccer Membership board to take the following step in my soccer profession – persevering with to play the sport I really like whereas gaining teaching expertise,” he wrote in a press release on Instagram.
“Sadly, the season has not been going in addition to we had hoped, and with the administration change on the membership, the chance to play and practice is not accessible.
“After talking with Jim and Aberdeen, we determined it was finest for us to separate.
“To start with, I wish to thank Stephen and the Board of Administrators for giving me the chance and the unbelievable help you’ve got given me in my brief time at your membership.
“To Alan, Henry and the remainder of the again room employees, I’ve loved working with you and depart you with my finest needs for the long run.
“For the gamers, I’ve seen the character, exhausting work and dedication that you simply put day in and day trip on the coaching pitch and I hope that it’ll deliver success to you and everybody on the membership sooner or later.
“For the followers, I do know I’ve solely been with you for a short while however thanks for welcoming me into your membership and into your metropolis.
“The help I’ve obtained from all of you, from the stands to assembly you throughout city has been unbelievable. Thanks! Aberdeen is a large membership and everybody from the board, employees and gamers are decided to deliver you success on and off the pitch.
“It has been a whirlwind few days and I am going to take a while to think about all my choices and loosen up with my household. I am certain I am going to get just a few rounds of golf too.
“Thanks till we meet once more.”