Overview

• He revealed the decision in an emotional videomessage on his social channels, ending with the line, “Grazie di tutto, amico mio.”
• The farewell was filmed on a field dedicated to Francesco Valdiserri and included thanks to teammates, coaches, staff, fans and his agent Alessandro Lucci.
• He became a free agent after his AC Milan contract expired on June 30, 2025.
• A Roma academy product, he also played for Crotone, Valencia, Paris Saint‑Germain and Milan, and he was part of Italy’s Euro 2021 title‑winning squad.
• His career highlights include winning Serie A with Milan, 77 appearances for the club despite recurring injuries, 279 games and 28 goals for Roma, a long‑range strike against Barcelona and a celebration embracing his grandmother after scoring versus Cagliari.