Euro 2020 winner Ciro Immobile retires at 36
The Italian striker announced his retirement after struggling to maintain his best level despite his deep love for football.
Ciro Immobile, a key player on Italy's Euro 2020-winning squad, announced his retirement at the age of 36 in a video published on Friday. Immobile, who joined French Ligue 1 club Paris FC in January, expressed his gratitude to his former teammates and family for their support over the years. The prolific striker, who scored 350 goals in 656 appearances for various clubs including Lazio, Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla, and Besiktas, admitted that his body was no longer able to perform at its best.
Immobile, who won 57 caps for Italy, announced that he wanted to spend more time with his family, who had followed him everywhere for 17 years.
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