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Mattia Caldara Retires From Professional Football at 31 After Prolonged Injury Ordeal

A July specialist told him he had lost ankle cartilage and could require a prosthesis if he continued playing.

Overview

  • Caldara announced his decision in a personal letter published on gianlucadimarzio.com.
  • He said the medical verdict in July convinced him to stop, calling it the final blow after years of setbacks.
  • The defender detailed key setbacks at AC Milan, including a tendon injury in training and a later incident when Fabio Borini fell on his knee.
  • He described a heavy psychological toll and said he chose to end the suffering and regain control of his life.
  • Once a top prospect with Atalanta who moved to Juventus and then Milan, his last club was Modena in Serie B, where his contract expired in June.