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Biography
Daniele Gastaldello (born 25 June 1983) is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Serie A club Bologna.
Club career
Gastaldello was bought by Juventus in 2002 from Serie C2 side Calcio Padova; in that season he played in the Primavera squad. In 2003 season he was involved in a transfer with Nicola Legrottaglie. He was sold to Chievo along with Matteo Paro and Giuseppe Sculli. He was loaned to Crotone in January 2004. In 2005, he was bought back, but Juventus sold him in a co-ownership deal to Siena for €450k. Matteo Paro also joined Siena. In 2007, Juventus bought Siena's half for €650k and sold Gastaldello to Sampdoria for €1.25M.
On 5 March 2010, Gastaldello extended his contract with Sampdoria until 2014. Partnered with Stefano Lucchini, they finished 4th during the 2009–10 season. In the 2010–11 season, he often partnered with Massimo Volta in the 2010–11 UEFA Europa League and Lucchini in the domestic.
In March 2011, he signed a new five-year contract effective from 1 July 2011.
International career
Gastaldello received his first call-up for Italy on 28 August 2010. On 29 March 2011, he made his debut in the friendly match against Ukraine in Kiev.
Honours
- Crotone
- Serie C1/B Promotion Playoffs Winner: 2004