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Andrea CossuItalian footballer, attacking midfielder.
Date of Birth: 03.05.1980
Country:  Italy |
Content:
- Andrea Cossu: Italian Footballer and Attacking Midfielder
- Loans and Temporary stints
- - In January 2002, he was loaned to Torres for half a season.
- Cagliari Acquisition and Shared Ownership
- Suspicions and Return to Cagliari
- - He rejoined Cagliari for half a season before returning to Verona.
- - On May 11, 2008, he scored his first Serie A goal against Udinese.
- Record-Breaking Season and International Recognition
- Fanaticism and Club Loyalty
- - He has a tattoo representing the supporter group as a tribute.
Andrea Cossu: Italian Footballer and Attacking Midfielder
Early Career and Youth Teams- Andrea Cossu began his football journey with the youth team of his hometown club, Johannes.
- At the age of 16, he joined Serie C2 side Olbia, making his professional debut.
- Subsequently, he moved to Hellas Verona, playing for their youth academy.
Loans and Temporary stints
- In January 1999, Cossu went on loan to Lumezzane, featuring in 11 matches.
- He alternated between Verona's youth team and loan spells at Lumezzane for the next two years.
- In January 2002, he was loaned to Torres for half a season.
Verona Breakthrough and Return- Cossu returned to Verona in 2002 and became a regular in the starting lineup.
- During the 2004/05 season, he emerged as the team's playmaker, contributing numerous assists and scoring 6 goals.
Cagliari Acquisition and Shared Ownership
- His impressive performances caught the attention of Cagliari, who acquired him on a co-ownership deal in 2005.
- Cossu made regular appearances for Cagliari, primarily coming off the bench.
- He returned to Verona on the final day of the transfer window in 2006.
Suspicions and Return to Cagliari
- Cossu's second stint at Verona proved unsuccessful, with only 20 appearances and suspicions of his commitment.
- He rejoined Cagliari for half a season before returning to Verona.
- In January 2008, he once again made his way back to Cagliari.Cagliari Stardom and Attacking Midfield Role
- Under manager Davide Ballardini, Cossu was transformed into an attacking midfielder and quickly became a vital cog in the Cagliari team.
- On May 11, 2008, he scored his first Serie A goal against Udinese.
- Cagliari purchased the remaining portion of his contract in the summer of 2008 for €500,000.
- During the 2009/10 season, Cossu led Cagliari, playing a pivotal role in their midfield under new manager Massimiliano Allegri.
Record-Breaking Season and International Recognition
- In the second round of the 2010/11 season, Cossu inspired Cagliari to a 5-1 victory over Roma, contributing three assists.
- On March 3, 2010, he made his debut for the Italian national team in a friendly match against Cameroon.
- Cossu was shortlisted for the 2010 FIFA World Cup squad but was ultimately cut in the final selection.
- He was recalled due to Andrea Pirlo's injury concerns but was later dropped a second time.
Fanaticism and Club Loyalty
- Cossu is a lifelong Cagliari fan and was a member of the supporter group "Sconvolts Cagliari 1987."
- Despite playing for Verona, he would often attend Cagliari matches on the fanatical terrace with members of "Sconvolts Cagliari 1987."
