[1] After growing up in the Milan youth squad, alongside Alberigo Evani, he joined the Milan senior side in 1980, and played for the club during a difficult period in the club's history, only winning two Serie B titles in 1981 and 1983, and a Mitropa Cup in 1982.
[4] On 20 January 1985, in a league match against Udinese Calcio, Battistini suffered an injury and had to be substituted at half-time.
His replacement was the legendary Italian defender Paolo Maldini, who made his Milan debut during the same match.
Following his retirement as a player after a single season with Spezia in 1997, Battistini pursued a coaching career.
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