Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo has insisted that the Italian club should not retire Alessandro Del Piero's number 10 shirt.

Del Piero is expected to end a 19-year stay with the club in the summer, but Pirlo does not believe that the 37-year-old's famous shirt should be retired.

"Juventus wanted to retire the number 10 shirt now that Alessandro is leaving the club, but he asked them not to do so," Pirlo told Sky Sport Italia.

"I agree with his decision. It's unthinkable that someone will be up to Del Piero's legacy soon, but I am sure someone will, in the future."

Juventus secured the Serie A title this season.