Paolo Ginestra
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Paolo Ginestra is an Italian footballer who plays for Foggia.
He played over 200 games at lower divisions.
and Serie C2
clubs. He was signed by A.C. Milan
in late 1990s
(1999 or 2000). In 2000-01 season, he was loaned to Castel di Sangro along with Alberto Passoni from AC Milan.
He was one of the player that signed by Milan then sold to Internazionale
in player exchange, and gained "false profit" by inflated the nominal transfer fees in 2000s. He was exchanged with Matteo Bogani
in 2001 and made both parties "gained" €3.5million, but Ginestra's gain was in terms of registration rights of Bogani, vice versa. Ginestra then loaned out immediately.
In 2004-05 season, Ginestra remained at Vis Pesaro and met with his Inter "team-mate" Simone Giovanni Brunelli, Wellington
and Marco Bonura
which Bonura and Brunelli also had an inflated transfer fees sold by Milan.
In June 2005, he was signed by Livorno
at Serie A but in last day of transfer windows joined AlbinoLeffe
of Serie B on loan, in exchange with Paolo Acerbis
, where he compete the first choice with Achille Coser
. In mid-2006, he left for Ternana
at Serie C1
. In August 2007, he signed a new 2+1 contract with club. In February 2009, he last day of transfer windows, the left for Parma
at Serie B on loan, as Nicola Pavarini
's backup.
In 2009-10 season, he became the backup of Stefano Visi along with Pasquale Cunzi. On 1 December 2010 he joined Paganese
on free transfer, ahead Ugo Gabrieli as first choice.
He played over 200 games at lower divisions.
Career
Ginestra started his career at Serie C1Serie C1
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and Serie C2
Serie C2
Lega Pro Seconda Divisione is the name of the fourth highest football league in Italy, the lowest with a professional status. Usually it consists of 54 teams, but in the season 2010–11 the teams are only 49 divided geographically into three divisions of 17, 16 and 16 teams each...
clubs. He was signed by 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...
in late 1990s
1990s
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(1999 or 2000). In 2000-01 season, he was loaned to Castel di Sangro along with Alberto Passoni from AC Milan.
He was one of the player that signed by Milan then sold to Internazionale
F.C. Internazionale Milano
Football Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always...
in player exchange, and gained "false profit" by inflated the nominal transfer fees in 2000s. He was exchanged with Matteo Bogani
Matteo Bogani
Matteo Bogani is a former Italian footballer. He started his career at a forward but changed to play at midfield.-Biography:Born in Como, Lombardy, 45 km north of Milan, Bogani started his career at F.C. Internazionale Milano...
in 2001 and made both parties "gained" €3.5million, but Ginestra's gain was in terms of registration rights of Bogani, vice versa. Ginestra then loaned out immediately.
In 2004-05 season, Ginestra remained at Vis Pesaro and met with his Inter "team-mate" Simone Giovanni Brunelli, Wellington
Wellington Pinto Fraga
Wellington Pinto Fraga is a Brazilian football midfielder. He plays for Serra.-Football career:...
and Marco Bonura
Marco Bonura
Marco Bonura is an Italian footballer who is currently contracted to Cesena in Serie A.-Biography:Born in Milan, Bonura started his professional career at Monza, located in Monza, by-then part of the province of Milan. He then spent a season at A.C. Milan youth team. Since 1998, Bonura spent...
which Bonura and Brunelli also had an inflated transfer fees sold by Milan.
In June 2005, he was signed by Livorno
A.S. Livorno Calcio
Associazione Sportiva Livorno Calcio is an Italian football club based in Livorno, Tuscany. The club was formed in 1915 and currently plays in Italian Serie B. The team's colors are dark red or maroon...
at Serie A but in last day of transfer windows joined AlbinoLeffe
U.C. AlbinoLeffe
Unione Calcio AlbinoLeffe is an Italian association football club based in Leffe and also representing the town of Albino, in the Province of Bergamo, Lombardy. AlbinoLeffe plays its home games at the Atleti Azzurri d'Italia stadium, in the city of Bergamo, and its official colors are dark blue and...
of Serie B on loan, in exchange with Paolo Acerbis
Paolo Acerbis
Paolo Acerbis is an Italian football player, who is currently plays goalkeeper for Grosseto of Serie B.He also played for Livorno in Serie A, as well as AlbinoLeffe, Triestina, and Calcio Catania in Serie A....
, where he compete the first choice with Achille Coser
Achille Coser
Achille Coser is an Italian football goalkeeper who plays for Novara Calcio.-AlbinoLeffe:Coser was signed by U.C. AlbinoLeffe in summer 2002. He worked as Paolo Acerbis backup except 2005-06 season which Acerbis left the club on loan in exchange with Paolo Ginestra. In summer 2006 the club signed...
. In mid-2006, he left for Ternana
Ternana Calcio
Ternana Calcio is an Italian football club based in the city of Terni, Umbria.The team's colours are red and green.The club was founded in 1925 and refounded in 1993. In its history, Ternana have twice played in Serie A...
at Serie C1
Serie C1
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. In August 2007, he signed a new 2+1 contract with club. In February 2009, he last day of transfer windows, the left for Parma
Parma F.C.
Parma Football Club , commonly referred to as just Parma, is an Italian professional football club based in Parma, Emilia–Romagna that will compete in Serie A for the 2011–12 season, having finished in twelfth position last season. Founded as Verdi Foot Ball Club in July 1913, the club changed its...
at Serie B on loan, as Nicola Pavarini
Nicola Pavarini
Nicola Pavarini is an Italian footballer, who plays as a goalkeeper for Parma F.C. of Serie A.-Career:Pavarini started his career at Brescia...
's backup.
In 2009-10 season, he became the backup of Stefano Visi along with Pasquale Cunzi. On 1 December 2010 he joined Paganese
Paganese Calcio 1926
Paganese Calcio 1926 is an Italian association football club from Pagani, Campania.It currently plays in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione.-History:The club was founded in 1926....
on free transfer, ahead Ugo Gabrieli as first choice.
External links
- http://aic.football.it/scheda/4297/ginestra-paolo.htm