Ciro Immobile announces retirement after decorated football career
Ciro Immobile, a key member of Italy’s Euro 2020-winning squad, has announced his retirement at the age of 36. In a video message, Immobile addressed his teammates at Paris FC, reflecting on his career and the reasons for his decision. He cited physical challenges and a desire to spend more time with his family as factors behind stepping away from professional football. Immobile retires as Lazio’s all-time leading scorer and with an impressive record across multiple clubs.
Match highlights
- Ciro Immobile scored 350 goals in 656 matches for various clubs during his career.
- He became Lazio’s all-time top scorer with 207 goals in 340 matches, playing there from 2016 to 2024.
- Immobile played for Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla, Besiktas, and Paris FC, joining the latter in January.
- He won 57 international caps and was part of Italy’s Euro 2020-winning team, with the tournament held in 2021.
- After a serious thigh injury in Italy, he joined Paris FC in February, scoring two league goals before retiring.
