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Biography
Michele Rigione (born 7 March 1991) is an Italian footballer who currently plays for Serie B side Cesena.
Biography
Chievo and Inter
Born in Naples, Campania, Rigione had played for Veneto club Chievo since 2001. In August 2007 he joined Inter's under-17 team on loan for €205,000 with option to co-own the player, and made his debut for Inter's reserves – Primavera in February 2008. He also played 4 times for the first team in club friendlies in 2008–09 and 2009–10 season. In June 2008 he was signed in a co-ownership deal for €350,000.
On 21 July 2010, he was loaned to Lega Pro Prima Divisione club Foggia, as a replacement of departed defenders likes Lorenzo Burzigotti. He became a starting centre-back since round 5 (except round 6), partnered with Simone Romagnoli, Andrea Iozzia or Andrea Torta. He also played 5 matches at 2010–11 Coppa Italia Lega Pro, except the first match as unused bench.
On 22 June 2011 Inter bought the remain rights of Rigione for €500,000 (made Inter registered an additional €150,000 financial cost) and on the same day Chievo also acquired Rincón and youth player Davide Tonani for a nominal fee. Additionally Marco Andreolli returned to Chievo also for €500,000, making the deals were pure player swap.
Rigione went on loan to two more clubs (Cremonese in Lega Pro 1st Division along with Bocalon and Grosseto in Serie B along with Donati) until he was released by Inter on 30 June 2013 as a free agent.
Catanzaro
In July 2013 he was signed by Catanzaro in a 3-year contract.
On 23 April 2015, Rigione terminated his contract at Catanzaro by mutual consent leaving him as a free agent.
Teramo & Lanciano
In July 2015 he joined Teramo. However, the club was expelled from 2015–16 Serie B due to a match fixing scandal. On 31 August he joined another Serie B club Lanciano.
Cesena
On 21 July 2016 Rigione was signed by A.C. Cesena on a free transfer, signing a 2-year deal.
International career
Rigione played twice for Italy U19 team, both were friendlies. He also capped twice at 2008 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualification. He received his first call-up from Italy U20, a feeder team of U21, for 2010–11 Four Nations Tournament in November.
Honours
- National "Allievi" League: 2008 (Inter under-17)
