Former Roma, Milan full-back Florenzi retires aged 34 | OneFootball

Former Roma and Milan right-back Alessandro Florenzi has retired from professional football at the age of 34.

In a statement published on his Instagram account, the Italian thanked all those who made his footballing journey a possibility.

Alessandro Florenzi – A Career

Florenzi came up through the youth system of Roma, having joined the Giallorossi at the age of just 11. The Italian spent 20 years across the Roma youth set-up and first team, playing 280 times for the club in all competitions.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA – MAY 31: Alessandro of AC Milan looks on while warming up during the friendly between AC Milan and AS Roma at Optus Stadium on May 31, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

In 2019, he joined La Liga side Valencia on loan before spending the next two years on loan with PSG and Milan. The Rossoneri then made his stay in Lombardy a permanent one and the Italian played 77 games in all competitions across his four seasons with Milan.

The defender’s contract with the Rossoneri expired this summer and the 34-year-old has decided now is the best time to hang up his boots.