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Nani Ends Retirement to Join FC Aktobe on One-Year Deal With Development Role

The 39-year-old’s contract folds coaching and youth-work responsibilities into his return, signaling Kazakhstan’s bid to lure veteran internationals.

Overview

  • FC Aktobe confirmed Nani has signed a one-season contract after reversing his December 2024 retirement.
  • The agreement includes an expanded role in the club’s development project, aligning with his recently completed UEFA A Elite Youth Licence.
  • Nani said he aims to help grow the club and Kazakh football and praised the vision of Aktobe’s leadership.
  • The move comes ahead of the 2026 Kazakhstan Premier League season starting in March, with Aktobe coming off a fifth-place finish in 2025.
  • Within 24 hours, ex-Chelsea winger Victor Moses joined FC Kaisar, reinforcing a wave of veteran signings into Kazakhstan’s top flight.