Rome, Aug 27 (LaPresse) – Alessandro Florenzi has announced his retirement from football through a touching video posted on Instagram. The 1991-born full-back, who spent the last four seasons at AC Milan, chose to say goodbye to the game with a heartfelt letter addressed directly to the sport that shaped his life. The video, filmed on a small pitch in Rome where he began his journey, retraces his career – from playing behind shipping containers to performing on iconic stages like the Stadio Olimpico, San Siro, and Wembley.
In his letter, Florenzi describes football as his greatest challenge, teaching him resilience, willpower, and the strength to never give up. “You gave me unimaginable joys and pains that sometimes remind me how, besides being wonderful, you can also be tough,” he writes. He also urges young players to play with passion and always honor the badge on the front of the shirt rather than focus on the name on the back.
In the text of the post, Florenzi thanks all those who accompanied him along the way: fans, teammates, coaches, staff, and club officials—each playing a part in his personal and professional growth. He pays special tribute to the WSA family, who believed in him from the start, and to the many people working behind the scenes, whose often-unseen contributions were essential. “Thank you again, my friend: today we say goodbye, but you will always be part of me,” Florenzi concludes, closing a passionate and grateful chapter in his life.