Filippo Romagna


Filippo Romagna is an Italian professional footballer who plays as centre-back for Italian Serie A club Sassuolo, on loan from Cagliari.

Club career

Early career

Born in 1997, Romagna started his football career with the local team in his hometown, Fano. At the age of 10, Romagna moved to Rimini. In 2011, Internazionale tried to sign with Romagna but he eventually joined Juventus F.C. Youth Sector. During his stay within Juventus academy, he became also captain of the Under-19 team, which plays in Campionato Nazionale Primavera.

Juventus

Loan to Novara and Brescia

On 29 August 2016, he was loaned to Serie B club Novara until the end of 2016–17 season. On 22 October, he made his professional and league debut against at Stadio Silvio Piola, replacing Gianluca Sansone in the 79th minute of a 1–0 home win over Avellino. On 29 November. Romagna played in the fourth round of Coppa Italia in a 3–0 away defeat against ChievoVerona, he played the full match. Romangna ended his loan with only 5 appearances. In January he was recall to the first team.
In January 2017 he was sent on loan to Serie B club Brescia, in order to find more playing time. He made his debut with Brescia on 24 February 2017, in the league match won 4–1 against Cittadella. Romagna ended his 6-month loan to Brescia with 14 appearances, all as a starter.

Cagliari

On 28 July 2017, Cagliari confirmed the signing of Romagna on a five-year contract. On 17 September he made his debut for Cagliari in Serie A as a substitute, replacing Joao Pedro in the 91st minute of 2–0 away win over SPAL.

Loan to Sassuolo

On 2 September 2019, Romagna joined Sassuolo on loan until 30 June 2020.

International career

Romagna has represented his country at various age groups. On 19 October 2013, he was first called up and played for Italy U17 against Ukraine U17. With the Italy U19 he took part at the 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, playing five games in the tournament, Italy finishing the competition as a runners-up.
With the Italy U20 he took part at the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
He made his debut with the Italy U21 team on 1 September 2017, in a friendly match lost 3–0 against Spain.

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