Biography
Who is Dani Osvaldo?
Early life and career beginnings
Dani Osvaldo started his professional sports path in his native Argentina. He made his debut with the club Huracán in 2005. After less than one year in his home country, he moved to Europe to pursue opportunities in Italian football. His initial move involved a co-ownership agreement between Atalanta and Lecce.
This transition allowed him to gain experience in the Serie B division, where he participated in over 30 matches and scored eight goals for Lecce. He was eventually sold to Fiorentina for a fee of €4.6 million as he continued to develop his skills in the Italian league.
Italian and Spanish club career
During his time at Fiorentina, Dani Osvaldo scored a well-known stoppage-time winner against Juventus in 2008, although he received a red card for his goal celebration. He also scored a spectacular overhead kick against Torino later that year. After leaving Fiorentina, he played for Bologna before moving to Spain.
He joined Espanyol on an initial loan deal in 2010. After the Spanish club signed him permanently, he returned to Italy to sign with Roma in 2011 for a fee of €15 million. During his time at Roma, he scored 16 goals in a single domestic season, which was the highest for his team.
International play and incidents
The striker qualified to represent Italy internationally due to his family ancestry. He played for the Italian under-21 squad before making his senior team debut in 2011. While his performance on the pitch often drew attention, he faced disciplinary challenges throughout his time in the sport.
Dani Osvaldo faced a suspension following a disagreement with teammate Erik Lamela after not receiving a pass while playing for Roma. Similarly, while playing for Southampton, he received a fine of £40,000 and a three-match ban after a physical confrontation during a match against Newcastle United. He also had a training ground incident involving teammate José Fonte that led to a suspension.
Later career and retirement
Dani Osvaldo signed a four-year contract with the English club Southampton in 2013 for a fee worth over €15 million. He eventually returned to Italy for loan stints at various clubs, including Juventus and Internazionale. While at Juventus, he accepted a pay cut to join the club and scored in the Europa League.
At Internazionale, he scored twice against Sassuolo but was later suspended for missing training without a reason. He also returned to his home country to play for Boca Juniors in 2015, describing the move as a lifelong ambition. His time with the Argentine club ended after he was sacked in May 2016. The English club officially ended his contract in July 2015.
Birthday and age
Dani Osvaldo was born on January 12, 1986, which makes Dani 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Dani shares the date with 65 other famous people.
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