Franco Semioli

Franco Semioli (born June 20, 1980 in Cirié, Piedmont) is an Italian footballer for U.C. Sampdoria of Serie A. He plays in the role of right wing.

Club career

Semioli, a Piedmontese who made his professional debut playing for Torino Calcio in 1998–99. He then signed by Internazionale in a co-ownership deal as part of Fabio Galante transfer, along with Riccardo Fissore. He spent seasons on loan to Salernitana, Ternana and Vicenza and loan back to Torino.

Chievo

In summer 2003 Internazionale bought the remain half from Torino, and then joint-owned with A.C. ChievoVerona.

He became one of the most representative players for Chievo, and was one of the main protagonists of the very impressive 2005–06 season.

Fiorentina

In July 2007 Semioli signed for ACF Fiorentina for a reported fee of €6.3m on a four-year contract.

He scored Fiorentina's first UEFA Cup goal against FC Groningen and scored crucial goals against Atalanta and Parma which allowed Fiorentina to surpass AC Milan for the final Champions League spot. In the 2008–09 season Semioli was widely believed to be on his way out because of the tactic change and the arrival of players such as Stevan Jovetic. However after season ending injuries to Adrian Mutu and Mario Santana, Semioli found his way back onto the first team, and was a...
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