Fabio Borini supported after life update as ex-Liverpool star makes personal announcement

The 35-year-old Italian forward, who spent three years at Liverpool after joining from Roma in 2012, has retired after a 17-year professional career.

Fabio Borini has announced his retirement from professional football at age 35, ending a 17-year career. The Italian forward spent three seasons at Liverpool (2012–2015), where he scored three times in 38 appearances, before moving to Sunderland and later playing for AC Milan, Hellas Verona, Fatih Karagumruk, Sampdoria, and Salford City. He made the announcement via an emotional Instagram statement after failing to secure a new club following his release by Salford at the end of last season.