He hangs up his football boots Giuseppe Rossi.
The 36-year-old Italian striker announced that retires from active duty through a post on his Social Media, ending a career that could have turned out very differently had he not suffered so many serious injuries.
His last team Spal, with which he made 5 Serie B appearances in the second half of last season. He started his career from its academies Parmawhile he then moved to England on her behalf Manchester United.
In 2007 he transferred to Villarreal for 10 million euros and with her he spent the best years of his career, having 192 appearances and 82 goals wearing her shirt. He also played in Fiorentina, Levante, Telta, Genoa, Newcastle and Salt Lake, while he was capped 30 times by the Italian national team!
“The day has come when I announce my retirement from the most beautiful game. It was an unforgettable trip! From running with a ball in my backyard, to playing at the top level, in the most beautiful stadiums in the world and with the best footballers. My dreams came true. My life is complete. I was fully committed, I poured blood, sweat and tears for football. I leave knowing that he did everything I could to achieve my goals. I love football so much, I couldn’t have given it up. I am proud of what I have achieved”he said among other things in his post.
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Source: Sport Fm
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