On August 15, 2026, European football lost one of its brightest stars. Ciro Immobile, the legendary striker and former captain of Rome's Lazio, officially announced the end of his professional career. The 36-year-old Italian, who concluded his journey with the French club Paris, has decided to focus on his family and start a new chapter in the football industry.

Farewell to the Pitch and Future Plans

According to Sport RBC.UA, citing the official Instagram page of FC Paris, the forward has personally informed his teammates of his decision. The French club's management expressed sincere gratitude to the veteran for his years of professionalism and invaluable help in developing the team's young players. Despite leaving the pitch, Immobile does not intend to say a complete goodbye to sports. According to Italian media, he is considering two main paths for his future: working as a football executive or joining the coaching staff of one of the clubs.

Legendary Legacy at Lazio and Serie A Records

Immobile achieved his greatest successes in his packed career precisely with the Roman club Lazio, where he became a true icon and captain. The 2019/20 season went down in history as the most prolific in the forward's career: Immobile became the top scorer in Europe, netting 36 goals in Serie A. This figure allowed him to equal a historic record of the Italian championship. In total, he won the Italian league's golden boot four times and holds the honorable 8th place in the all-time Serie A top scorers list with 201 goals scored.

Euro 2020 Gold and a Path Through Europe

As part of the Italian national team, the striker won the most important title of his career — the gold medal at the European Championship in 2021. During his busy career, the Italian forward also managed to play for Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla, Bologna, Beşiktaş, and other famous European teams, leaving a bright mark in each of them.

Contradictory Data

While the main narrative confirms the end of his career, there are various interpretations of the wording in sports circles. While the source Sport RBC.UA cites an official statement from the club Paris that Immobile has "retired," some Italian analysts point out that the forward is merely "leaving professional football," theoretically leaving open the possibility of participating in friendly matches or exhibition games for charitable foundations. However, in terms of official contracts and tournaments, his status as a player is closed.