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Michele Fornasier
Italian footballer (born 1993) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Michele Fornasier (born 22 August 1993) is an Italian footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie D club Nardò.
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Club career
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Early career
Born in Vittorio Veneto, Fornasier joined Fiorentina in 2007, but moved to England two years later, signing with Manchester United. Shortly after, Fiorentina filed a formal complaint to FIFA about the transfer.[citation needed] However, no action was taken by FIFA after Fiorentina failed to supply evidence for the case.[1]
Manchester United
When playing for United, Fornasier lifted the 2010–11 FA Youth Cup[2] and appeared with the Under-21 squad; he also appeared in the Dallas Cup twice (2012 and 2013[3]) He left the club in June 2013 after making no first-team appearances.[4]
Sampdoria
On 2 July 2013, Fornasier signed with U.C. Sampdoria.[5] He made his professional debut on 5 December, starting in a 4–1 home win over Verona.[6]
On 9 February 2014, Fornasier made his Serie A debut, starting in a 1–0 win over Cagliari.[7] Fornasier ended the season with 10 appearances.
Pescara
On 23 January 2015, Fornasier was signed by Pescara in a temporary deal with an option to purchase.[8] On 27 June, the Dolphins excised the option, with Lucas Torreira moved to Sampdoria effectively on 1 July 2016.[9][10]
Venezia (loan)
On 22 January 2019, Fornasier signed to Venezia on loan with an option to buy.[11]
Parma
Trapani (loan)
On 16 August 2019, Fornasier signed to Serie A club Parma and after he joined Serie B club Trapani on loan until 30 June 2020.[12]
Cremonese
On 3 October 2020, he moved to Serie B club Cremonese.[13] He only made one league appearance for Cremonese in the 2020–21 season as he was fighting injuries. His contract with Cremonese was terminated by mutual consent on 30 August 2021.[14]
Monopoli
On 21 September 2021, he signed a three-year contract with Serie C club Monopoli.[15]
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International career
Fornasier was a youth international for Italy.[16]
Career statistics
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- As of 23 August 2023[17]
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