He ain’t heavy! Cannavaro brothers reunite to conquer Asia after Paolo retires to join Fabio at Guangzhou Evergrande
Defender plays last Serie A game this weekend before taking up the challenge of retaining the Chinese Super League and winning Champions League
The younger Cannavaro will call time on a 20-year playing career after Sassuolo’s match against Roma on Saturday before joining brother Fabio in southern China.
Cannavaro announced on Thursday that Sassuolo’s Serie A match at Roma will be his last.
“A new year, a new life … it will be an odd feeling. I won’t miss the field because it’s a decision I’ve made, but I will miss being around my teammates,” he said.
While he never gained a cap for the full national side, Cannavaro represented his country up to under-21 level and spent most of his career in the Italian top flight.
His career began at his hometown club Napoli as a teenager before playing alongside Fabio at Parma.