Leonardo Pavoletti announces retirement from professional football aged 37

Leonardo Pavoletti has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 37.

The former Cagliari player reflected on the defining moments of his career in a letter published by Gianluca Di Marzio, saying goodbye to a footballing world that had brought him both major successes and significant challenges.

Pavoletti devoted much of the letter to Cagliari, where he spent almost 10 years. He also expressed warm feelings for Genoa, another club to have played an important role in his career.