Claudio Cassano

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.