Armando Bianchi (born 20 November 1954) is an Italian former

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who played as an

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. He is a naturalized French citizen.

Career

In 1976, Bianchi signed for

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, one of France's most successful clubs, after playing for

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in the French second division. At the age of 29, while playing for French second division side

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, he suffered a career-shortening injury.

After football

From 1985 to 1993, Bianchi was player-manager in

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and

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. He ended his playing days in 1993, and went to work for an insurance company for 12 years. In 2005, Bianchi returned to Roanne Foot, this time as both coach and technical director.

Personal life

Bianchi arrived in France at the age of 5. He became a naturalized citizen at the age of 24.

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* 1954 births Living people Italian men's footballers French sportspeople of Italian descent Sportspeople from the Province of Como Men's association football midfielders FC Rouen players Paris Saint-Germain F.C. players Nîmes Olympique players Paris FC players Racing Club de France Football players Grenoble Foot 38 players Ligue 1 players Ligue 2 players Footballers from Lombardy {{Italy-footy-midfielder-1950s-stub