 On 18 April 2009, Maldini announced that he would retire at the end of the 2008–09 season.On 17 May 2009, in the Stadio Friuli, Maldini played his 900th official match for Milan in a league game against Udinese.Maldini's last match in San Siro was on 24 May, a 3–2 loss against Roma, and was given a standing ovation by the fans.