By Daily Sports on July 25, 2017
Antonio Cassano, one of Italy's most skilful, colourful and controversial players, announced his retirement on Monday for the second time in less than a week.
The 35-year-old, whose career was held back by a history of disciplinary and weight problems, joined newly-promoted Verona two weeks ago, then said last Tuesday that he would end his career, only to back-track a few hours later.
On Monday, he once again said he was quitting, announcing the decision on the Twitter feed of his wife Carolina Marcialis (@chriscarol99).
"Antonio Cassano will not play football any more," said the statement.
"I apologise to the city of Verona, to all the fans, to president Maurizio Setti, to sporting director Filippo Fusco, to the coach Fabio Pecchia, to my teammates and to the medical and technical staff."
"At the moment, I feel that my priority is to be close to my children and wife."
Cassano was previously at Sampdoria, where he agreed to terminate his contract last January after being frozen out of the squad.
•Photo shows Antonio Cassano.
Source Daily Sports
Posted July 25, 2017
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