Michael Agazzi (; born 3 July 1984) is an Italian former

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who played as a

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. He is currently working as a youth coach at Real Calepina.

Club career

Early career

Agazzi was a youth product of

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. He start his professional career in

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Triestina

In 2004

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signed Agazzi from Atalanta on loan. In June 2005, Triestina signed Agazzi on a co-ownership deal, for €40,000 fee. In June 2006 Triestina signed Agazzi outright for an additional €250,000 fee. Since 2008–09 season, Agazzi has been the first choice goalkeeper, after the departure of

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Cagliari

On 9 July 2009 Cagliari signed the goalkeeper from

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club

in a joint ownership deal, for €575,000US Triestina Calcio SpA Report and Accounts on 30 June 2010 (in Italian) on a 4-year deal. He would continue to play for Triestina until June 2010. However, on 1 February 2010 he returned to Cagliari, 5 months earlier, on a temporary deal for €1.2 million loan fee. Triestina also acquired Agazzi outright for €500. Co-currently, Triestina signed Alex Calderoni as a replacement. On 21 June 2010, Cagliari signed the keeper outright from the relegated side for €50,000 fee. (later Triestina was re-admitted to Serie B) He became the first choice goalkeeper for Cagliari in 2010–11 season after the original one,

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, was frozen by the club as punishment.

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, former internationals, also hinted he is the backup of Agazzi instead of Marchetti at the start of season. In July 2011 he signed a new 3-year contract with the Serie A club.

Chievo

Cagliari and Agazzi did not form any agreement on new contract, thus in January 2014 Agazzi was transferred to

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, with Marco Silvestri moved to Cagliari on a temporary deal.

Milan

On 22 May 2014,

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announced the summer signing of Agazzi from

, with the transfer taking effect from 1 July. News of Agazzi's arrival came just a day after the renewal of

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's contract at the Milanese-based club. Agazzi would replace

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who was not offered a contract extension by Milan.

Middlesbrough

On 29 August 2015,

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announced the signing on loan of Agazzi from

Cesena

On 18 July 2016, Agazzi left Milan and joined

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on a permanent deal.

Alessandria & Ascoli

On 18 July 2017 Agazzi signed a one-year contract with Alessandria. He was assigned number 22 shirt. On 30 January 2018, he was exchanged with

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. Agazzi also wore number 22 shirt for his new club.

Cremonese

On 16 November 2018, he signed with Cremonese.

International career

Agazzi played for Italy U21 B team against Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 team in 2005. He was a substitute of fellow goalkeeper

Mario Cassano Mario Cassano (born 8 October 1983) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Club career Born in Vizzolo Predabissi, Lombardy, Cassano started his senior career at Serie D side Voghera, located at near-by provin ...

Coaching

In July 2022 it was confirmed, that Agazzi had been hired as a youth coach at

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side Real Calepina.Real Calepina Football Club - Facebook
facebook.com, 25 July 2022

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