After the death of the footballer Andrea Capone, he wore the Salernitana shirt

“All the Cagliari Calcio learns with dismay and profound sadness the news of the passing of Andrea Caponewho died at just 43 years old”. Thus the Club on its website expresses regret for the passing of former rossoblu Andrea Capone, found dead this morning in a hotel. He had also worn the shirt of Salernitana.

“From Cagliari, he arrived at a very young age to wear the rossoblu shirt, first in the youth team and then fulfilling his dream of playing as a protagonist in the first team at the highest levels. Born on 8 January 1981, a crystal-clear talent, he immediately made himself talked about for his undoubted qualities: in the Primavera he formed with David Suazo a pair full of technique, speed and goals that will then also find themselves in the first team. The debut among professionals – remembers the club – he arrived at the age of 19 on the first day of the 2000-2001 season, in Serie B, during the Cagliari-Crotonand won 4-0, on 3 September 2000. It will be a season of 12 appearances and one goal, on 8 April 2001 in the 3-1 win over Cosenza“.

“He will wear the rossoblu until 2006, with loans to in between Sora e Treviso: in the 2003-2004 season, the one of the return to Serie A with Gianfranco Zola captain, he will contribute with 2 goals (against Pescara e Fiorentina) in 22 races. It will be the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 years that will consecrate him in Serie A: on 28 August 2005 he made his debut in the top series Sienaon September 21st the first goal a Empoli. In total he made 123 appearances for the rossoblu, 12 goals and 7 assists, before continuing his career in Vicenza, Grosseto and finally a Salerno. The bond with his land will remain impossible to scratch, for a boy who has always been known for professionalism, dedication and passion. Qualities that will remain in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to know him and meet him on and off the pitch. Cagliari Calcio is close to the family in this moment of great pain. Rest in peace, Andrea”, concludes the message.