Overview

• Pepe Reina, 42, has announced his retirement from professional football, effective after Como 1907’s final Serie A match on Friday against Inter Milan.
• Reina’s decision to retire was made in January 2025 after consulting with his wife, marking the end of a 27-year career at the top level of European football.
• He played for some of Europe’s most prominent clubs, including Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Napoli, and others, with Liverpool accounting for his most appearances (394 matches).
• Reina’s accolades include the 2010 FIFA World Cup, two UEFA European Championships (2008, 2012) with Spain, and a Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich in 2015.
• Post-retirement, Reina plans to pursue a career in coaching, expressing a desire to remain involved in football in a new capacity.