Claudio Cassano (born 22 July 2003) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as forward for MLS Next Pro club Chicago Fire II.
Claudio Cassano was born in Barletta, Apulia,[2][3] starting to play football in Barletta, then playing for Bisceglie as an under-15, before moving to AS Roma in 2018.
[2][4][5][6] Proving to be a prolific goalscorer with the Primavera in 2022–23,[5][7][8] he began to train with Mourinho's first team, making his first bench appearance with the professionals on the 13 October 2022, during the 1–1 away Europa League draw to Betis.
[2][9] He was also part of Roma's under-19 squad that won the Coppa Italia Primavera.
[10][11] On 3 August 2023, Serie B club Cittadella announced the signing of Cassano from Roma on a permanent transfer.