‘A True Professional On And Off The Pitch’ – Soccer Fans React As Alessandro Florenzi Announces Retirement

Soccer supporters have shared their reactions after Alessandro Florenzi announced his retirement from professional soccer aged 34. 

Florenzi confirmed he was hanging up his boots via a statement on his Instagram account on August 27. The full-back’s career spanned 14 years whereby he lifted four honors at club level.

He was also part of the Italy roster who went on to win the 2020 UEFA European Championship. Florenzi featured in the final against England whereby the Azzurri won 3-2 on penalties.

🚨🇮🇹 Italian defender Alessandro Florenzi has retired from professional football at 34 after leaving AC Milan. pic.twitter.com/5qmjRta4qn

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 27, 2025

What Clubs Did Alessandro Florenzi Play For?

Most recently, Alessandro Florenzi represented Milan before calling time on his career this summer. After the MD1 loss to newly-promoted Cremonese, fans probably wished they could still call upon the 34-year-old.

The Rossoneri’s defeat was slammed by Fabio Capello which came as little surprise. However, Florenzi quit the San Siro after his contract expired in June.

Prior to that, Florenzi represented Milan on loan as well as having temporary stints at PSG, Valencia and Crotone. The versatile full-back spent the bulk of his career at Roma.

Florenzi joined the Giallorossi as an 11-year-old and spent two decades across the youth and first team set up. All in all, he represented the club 280 times and scored 28 goals.

Throughout his entire club career, Florenzi featured in 444 games and scored 44 times. His last outing came in Milan’s 2-0 home win against Monza on MD38 of the 2024-25 campaign.

Alessandro Florenzi Instagram Statement

“Thank you for everything, my friend . You taught me to love all the fans, from the first to the last, without exception,” Alessandro Florenzi posted. 

“Each one of you pushed me to improve, and each one of you helped me get back up after the setbacks that are part of this sport, as they are of life.

“I am truly grateful to you. I want to thank every teammate, coach, staff member, and director. Every single one of you without exception: day after day, your support and professionalism allowed me to grow as a man and as a footballer. 

“Thank you, Ale, for seeing something special in that little kid on the pitch 17 years ago.”

Florenzi added: “You and the WSA family have been, are, and always will be an essential part of my life, not only my footballing one. 

“Finally, I want to thank all those who have accompanied me on this long journey, especially the people who work quietly behind the scenes: each of you has left a mark on me.

“Without you, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. Thank you again, my friend: today we say goodbye, but you will always be a part of me.”

What Trophies Did Alessandro Florenzi Win?

At club level, Alessandro Florenzi was part of the Milan roster who won the Serie A title in 2021-22. Florenzi featured in 30 games across all competitions and scored twice.

He was also in the Rossoneri squad who won the Supercoppa Italiana against Inter in 2024-25. He didn’t feature in the final owing to an ACL injury.

Elsewhere, Florenzi also found success during his loan spell with PSG. During his time with the Parisians, the 34-year-old won the 2020-21 Coupe de France as well as the Trophee des Champions in 2020.

However, his greatest success came with the Italian national side when the Azzurri won the 2020 European Championship final against England at Wembley.

Florenzi came on with just two minutes of extra-time remaining for Emerson Palmieri. He wasn’t selected to take a penalty whereby Italy won 3-2.

Fan Reaction To Alessandro Florenzi’s Retirement

News of Alessandro Florenzi’s retirment generated a number of positive reactions from soccer supporters across the globe via X (formerly Twitter).

“A true professional on and off the pitch wishing Alessandro all the best in this next chapter,” posted one user on the social media platform.

Another said: “Wishing him best of luck in his next line of action.”

“Bro had a great career! Retiring this young is kinda sad still,” a third user added.

A fourth person commented: “Some true ballers are not appreciated enough because of hype Florenzi, absolute baller.”

Wishing him best of luck in his next line of action

— B🅰️teon (@InvestorBateon) August 27, 2025

Bro had a great career!

Retiring this young is kinda sad still

— ray tio (@nahnah64) August 27, 2025

some true ballers are not appreciated enough because of hype

Florenzi, absolute baller 👌🏻

— jeremy (@FCBjeremy1) August 27, 2025

Alessandro Florenzi is hanging up his boots. 👏⚽️

What a career — and that screamer vs Barcelona will live forever 🔥 pic.twitter.com/A04yfvyUuD

— Footybuzz (@footybuzzHQ) August 27, 2025

Alessandro Florenzi 🇮🇹

EURO 2020 champion 🏆 pic.twitter.com/4N5l5tuvBZ

— UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) August 27, 2025