The former West Ham, Leeds and Manchester United central defender spent last season at QPR, who were relegated from the Barclays Premier League.
Ferdinand, 36, told BT Sport he had decided to bring an end to his career
The confirmation came after a season in which Ferdinand struggled to hold down a regular place in the QPR side
Ferdinand was absent for the closing stages of the campaign
His wife, Rebecca Ellison, died after a battle with cancer on May 1
Source : PA
Source: PA