Mauro Rizzo
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Mauro Rizzo is an Italian footballer who currently without a club.
, the Province of Lecce
, Rizzo started his career at U.S. Lecce
. He played his first and only match on the last match of 2001–02 Serie A season, a 0-3 lost to A.C. Milan
, replaced Alberto Savino
in the 88th minutes. In summer 2002, he was exchanged with Cesare Bovo
of A.S. Roma
in co-ownership
(i.e. 50%) deal and both tagged for €3M for 50% rights. He played a season at Roma's Primavera team. In July 2003, he was loaned back to Lecce and bought back in June 2004 for €40,000. Co-currently, Bovo who already a regular of Italy U21 team
returned to Roma for just €10,000.
Rizzo was sent to Bellaria
on loan in 2004-05 season, but returned to Lecce in January 2005. In January 2006, he left for Serie C2 side Andria BAT
. In summer 2006, Andria formed a co-ownership deal with Lecce and played 26 league matches. In June 2007, Roma gave up their remain rights to Andria. He played 1 more season for Andria at Serie C2 then joined Lega Pro Seconda Divisione (ex-Serie C2) Melfi
after Andria relegated (later Andria re-admitted).
Biography
Born in GalatinaGalatina
Galatina , known before the unification of Italy as San Pietro in Galatina, is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce in Apulia.Among the most important cities in Salento, it is situated some 21 km south of the city of Lecce....
, the Province of Lecce
Province of Lecce
The Province of Lecce is a province in the Apulia region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Lecce. Totally included in the Salento peninsula, it is the second most populous province in Apulia and the twenty-first most populous in Italy....
, Rizzo started his career at U.S. Lecce
U.S. Lecce
Unione Sportiva Lecce or simply U.S. Lecce is an Italian football club based in Lecce, Apulia who play in the Italian Serie A. After being crowned Serie B champions in 2009–10, the team successfully managed to avoid relegation in 2010-11....
. He played his first and only match on the last match of 2001–02 Serie A season, a 0-3 lost to A.C. Milan
A.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
, replaced Alberto Savino
Alberto Savino
Alberto Savino is an Italian footballer who currently plays for Nola.-Biography:Born in Pompei, the Province of Naples, Savino started his professional career at Serie C2 side Savoia which located in Torre Annunziata, the Province of Naples. In summer 1995, he was signed by Serie B side Brescia...
in the 88th minutes. In summer 2002, he was exchanged with Cesare Bovo
Cesare Bovo
Cesare Bovo is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Serie A club Genoa.-Lecce & youth career:Bovo grew up playing in the renowned AS Roma youth system, and was sold on a co-ownership bid to Serie B club Lecce in the 2002/2003 season, which Bovo was exchanged with Mauro Rizzo who both...
of A.S. Roma
A.S. Roma
Associazione Sportiva Roma, commonly referred to as simply Roma, is a professional Italian football club based in Rome. Founded by a merger in 1927, Roma have participated in the top-tier of Italian football for all of their existence but one season in the early 50s...
in co-ownership
Co-ownership (football)
Co-ownership is a system whereby two football clubs own the contract of a player jointly, although the player is only registered to play for one club...
(i.e. 50%) deal and both tagged for €3M for 50% rights. He played a season at Roma's Primavera team. In July 2003, he was loaned back to Lecce and bought back in June 2004 for €40,000. Co-currently, Bovo who already a regular of Italy U21 team
Italy national under-21 football team
The Italy national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Italy and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation.The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
returned to Roma for just €10,000.
Rizzo was sent to Bellaria
A.C. Bellaria Igea Marina
Associazione Calcio Bellaria Igea Marina is an Italian association football club, based in Bellaria – Igea Marina, Emilia-Romagna. Bellaria plays in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione....
on loan in 2004-05 season, but returned to Lecce in January 2005. In January 2006, he left for Serie C2 side Andria BAT
A.S. Andria BAT
Associazione Sportiva Andria BAT or simply A.S. Andria is an Italian football club, based in Andria, Apulia.The team currently plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione.The team's colors are blue and white.- Fidelis Andria :...
. In summer 2006, Andria formed a co-ownership deal with Lecce and played 26 league matches. In June 2007, Roma gave up their remain rights to Andria. He played 1 more season for Andria at Serie C2 then joined Lega Pro Seconda Divisione (ex-Serie C2) Melfi
A.S. Melfi
Associazione Sportiva Melfi is an Italian association football club, based in Melfi, Basilicata.The team's colors are yellow and green.The home ground of Melfi is the "Stadio Arturo Valerio" which has a capacity of 4,100 persons....
after Andria relegated (later Andria re-admitted).