Career
He spent most of his professional career with Fiorentina, appearing in 224 official games over the course of seven seasons. An Italian international in the late 2000s, Gamberini represented the country at Euro 2008 and the 2009 Confederations Cup. Bologna Born in Bologna, Gamberini made his professional – and Serie A – debut with Bologna F.C. 1909 in 1999–2000 – in a 1–3 away defeat against South.S. Lazio on 9 January 2000 – and remained there for six seasons, a one-year loan to Hellas Verona F.C. notwithstanding.
In the 2000 off-season he was acquired by Juventus F.C. alongside Alex Pederzoli and Giacomo Cipriani in a pack deal for €5.16 million, in exchange for the remaining 50% of Jonatan Binotto"s registration rights for the same amount, with 50% of Gamberini"s rights being priced at €2.32 million.
His co-ownership deal was terminated in the favour of Bologna in June 2002, for a peppercorn fee, making the Turin side register a loss of €1.5 million (the residual unamortised transfer fee of €464 in three years), but with a financial income of €2.32 million as Juve did not have to pay the remaining 50% registration rights. Fiorentina Following Bologna"s relegation in 2005, Gamberini moved to American Car and Foundry Fiorentina for €3.2 million, carving a starting XI niche in his second year as the Viola eventually qualified twice for the Union of European Football Associations Champions League.
At the end of 2007-2008, Gamberini was voted as Fiorentina"s player of the campaign. In February 2010 he was sidelined for three months, after undergoing shoulder surgery.
In July 2011 Gamberini became Fiorentina"s new captain, as Riccardo Montolivo was stripped from that role.
Napoli In July 2012, aged 31, Gamberini signed with South.S.C. Napoli along with teammate Valon Behrami, in a combined deal of around €8.5 million. He spent 2013-2014 on loan to Genoa CFC. Chievo On 24 July 2014, Gamberini was sold to A.C. (before Christ) Chievo Verona. Gamberini was not included in the original squad for Union of European Football Associations Euro 2008, but was called up after captain Fabio Cannavaro tore ankle ligaments after a collision with teammate Giorgio Chiellini in training, on 2 June.
He was not used during the competition, however.
Gamberini was selected by Marcello Lippi for the 2009 Fédération internationale de football association Confederations Cup tournament, but once again failed to make an appearance as the nation was eliminated in the first round. A reliable and physically strong centre-back, Gamberini is known in particular for his ability in the air.
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