What kind of football player is Giuseppe Rossi?

Giuseppe Rossi (Italian pronunciation: [dʒuˈzɛppe ˈrossi]; born 1 February 1987) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward. Born in the United States, he represented Italy at international level.

How old was Giuseppe Rossi when he joined Manchester United?

When offered a spot on the youth team of Parma, Rossi (then 12) and his father moved to Italy until Manchester United bought his contract when he was 17. His first-team debut came on 20 November 2004, at home to Crystal Palace in the fifth round of the League Cup, as an 84th-minute substitute for David Bellion.

When did Giuseppe Rossi reinjure his right knee?

Rossi reinjured his anterior cruciate ligament of right knee in training on 13 April 2012, and was out for a further 10 months. On 4 January 2013, Fiorentina came to an agreement with Villarreal for the transfer of Rossi for a fee of approximately €11.8 million.

When did Giuseppe Rossi make his Newcastle debut?

He made his home debut on 24 September 2006. Rossi scored his only Newcastle goal in his first start on 25 October 2006, against Portsmouth in a League Cup third round tie at St James’ Park. For the second half of the season, he was again loaned out, this time to his former club Parma, scoring nine goals in 19 league appearances.

When did Giuseppe Rossi go on loan to Levante?

On 22 January 2016, Rossi returned to La Liga by signing a loan deal until end of the season with Levante, in order to gain playing time, and a place in the Italian national side at Euro 2016. He made his club debut on 31 January, scoring in a 3–1 away defeat to Sevilla.

When did Giuseppe Rossi sign with Celta de Vigo?

On 29 August 2016, Rossi signed a one-year contract with Celta de Vigo, with an option for another year. He scored his first goal for the club on his debut, which came in a 1–1 away draw against Standard Liège in Celta’s opening group match of the Europa League.

How many goals has Giuseppe Rossi scored for Italy?

At international level, Rossi represented Italy at the 2008 Summer Olympics, and at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, collecting 30 appearances and scoring seven goals at senior level between 2008 and 2014. Along with Mario Balotelli and Daniele De Rossi, he is Italy’s all-time top scorer in the FIFA Confederations Cup, with 2 goals.

How much did Fiorentina pay for Giuseppe Rossi?

On 4 January 2013, Fiorentina came to an agreement with Villarreal for the transfer of Rossi for a fee of approximately €11.8 million. On 7 January, Fiorentina held a press conference unveiling Rossi, where it was revealed the player had signed a four-year contract containing a €35 million release clause.