Mirko Pieri

Mirko Pieri (born 24 July 1978) is an Italian football manager and former player, who played as a defender or midfielder.

Pieri joined Sampdoria in July 2006 along with Fabio Quagliarella, as part of the deal to sign Salvatore Foti.

in 2010, but Boro boss Gordon Strachan stated on the club's official website that Pieri will not be offered a deal.

[citation needed] Primarily a left-sided attacking full-back or wing-back, Pieri was also capable of playing in a more advanced midfield role as a winger, on either flank, due to his dynamism, work-rate, energy, and tactical versatility, and was effective both offensively and defensively.

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