Fabio Borini
7 October 2026
Former Liverpool, Chelsea and AC Milan forward Fabio Borini has announced his retirement from professional football at 35. His career spanned nearly two decades across England, Italy and Turkey, concluding after his contract with Salford City expired in June.
Borini confirmed his decision through a social media statement reflecting on his journey from Chelsea’s academy to major European clubs. He also represented Roma, Sunderland and Sampdoria, and earned one senior Italy cap during his playing career.