Antonio Cassano for the third time officially announced the end of his football career.

"Dear friends! - says Cassano. - The day came when I really say that everything is over. I am grateful to President Entella and all team members for giving me the opportunity to try to return to the big football.. But I felt that I no longer have a passion for the game and can not fully give all the best in training. I want to thank everyone with whom I was lucky to work together during my career - players, coaches, presidents, even those with whom I had some friction. But especially - the fans. Football gave me everything, but now it's time to start a new chapter in my life ".

36-year-old Cassano played for Bari, Roma, Real, Sampdoria, Milan, Inter, Parma and played 39 matches (10 goals) for the Italian national team.

His last official match, Antonio played for Sampdoria in May 2016, after which he announced his retirement.. However, in the summer of 2017, he signed a contract with Verona, but after two weeks of training, he again announced his retirement. This time he did not sign any contracts with the Serus C Club Virtus Entella, but was on the show, which lasted the same two weeks.

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