Roberto De Zerbi

Roberto De Zerbi (born 6 June 1979) is a retired Italian footballer turned coach, currently in charge as manager of Foggia in the Lega Pro division.

Playing career

De Zerbi played as a left-footed attacking midfield with a good goal-scoring record.

Milan

De Zerbi started his professional career at A.C. Milan. He spent four seasons on loan to lower divisions clubs (Serie B to Serie C2). He spent 1999–2000 Serie C1 season in Como along with Alberto Comazzi and Luca Saudati of Milan. Half of the registration rights also sold to Salernitana in 2000–01 and 2001–02 season. In June 2002 Milan bought back De Zerbi from Salernitana and sold De Zerbi to U.S. Foggia.

Napoli, CFR Cluj and later years

He made his debut in the Serie A with Napoli, which the team signed him from Calcio Catania for €2.5 million. On 8 February 2010 Napoli announced the loan transfer of 30-year-old attacking midfielder to CFR Cluj, and on the 31 August 2010 he signed with the Liga 1 champions for 3 years.

After the end of his contract with CFR Cluj, De Zerbi signed for amateurs Trento on a six-month contract in January 2013, and retired for good at the end of the season.