Renzo Contratto is an Italian sports agent and former professional

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who played as a defender. In 2014, he was inducted into

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Career

In his youth, Contratto played for Barcanova, before starting his professional career in

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, and

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. In 1980, he was bought by Fiorentina, where he debuted in Serie A on 14 September. After 285 appearances in 8 years, he moved to Atalanta, where he debuted in a European competition, playing the 1989–90 and the

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. At international level, he played six times for

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. After retirement, he became a sports agent.

Honours

Individual

: 2012

References

External links

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