ROME, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Serginho will follow Cafu to leave last season's European champions AC Milan at the end of the season, said the Brazilian on Friday.

    Serginho, 36, who joined the club in 1999, has decided to return home, as World Cup winner Cafu, 37, will also return to Brazil but is unsure if he will retire.

    "After a back problem hit me two years ago, I've not been able to return to my best form, which is why I believe the moment has come to say goodbye to the team," he said.

    The Italian first division soccer club is letting the pair go after deciding to bring in fresh blood following a poor campaign.

    Barcelona defender Gianluca Zambrotta has been suspected a target of Milan.

    Milan captain Paolo Maldini, 39, is expected to stay at the SanSiro for another season with a final decision due soon.

    Fifth-placed Milan will only reach next season's Champions League qualifiers if they win and Fiorentina slip up at Torino.