Former Italian defender Moris Carrozzieri reveals he had signed a five-year contract with Milan in 2009, however his switch collapsed after he examined optimistic for cocaine.
Former Sampdoria and Palermo defender Carrozzieri reveals he had agreed to affix in the summertime of 2009, however his switch collapsed as a result of a failed drug take a look at.
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Carrozzieri began his profession at Castel Di Sangro and Bari’s youth sectors and moved to Serie A in 2003 from Teramo.
Fabio Paratici, now a Tottenham director, was the one who noticed Carrozzieri’s expertise in Serie C and introduced him to Samp in 2003.
“The President of Teramo promised me that on the finish of the [2002-03] season, he would promote me to a Serie A membership,” Carrozzieri instructed
“I believed he was loopy, however it was all true. It was a giant soar; I had 4 gamers forward of me, however Novellino believed in m,e and I stayed.”
After his first season at Sampdoria, he joined Milan on mortgage, only for a pre-season pleasant.
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“It ended with compliments from Ancelotti, after which I renewed my contract with Gea, the company I had signed with. That marked the tip of the connection with Novellino,” stated the defender.
“He couldn’t stand individuals from Gea. I don’t know why. I solely performed six video games that season. At some point, he fined me €5,000. He claimed I had gone to a nightclub, which wasn’t true. Bazzani confirmed my story, however Novellino stored insisting. At that time, I misplaced it and I punched him within the face. From that second, I didn’t play anymore.”
In April 2009, Carrozzieri examined optimistic for cocaine.
“It got here at one of the best second of my profession, and I used to be an fool,” he admitted.
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“I shouldn’t have even performed in that rattling recreation towards Torino. Another person acquired injured in the course of the closing coaching session, so I needed to play. I had already signed with Milan, a five-year contract.
Italian defender didn’t be a part of Milan after failing cocaine take a look at
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Exterior view of the stadium previous to the Serie A match between AC Milan and Bologna FC 1909 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
“I used to be going to affix them on the finish of the season. Just a few nights earlier, I had taken medication, however it was the primary time. A silly, loopy evening. I used to be 28, the take care of Milan was executed, and I believed: ‘Let’s have fun.’ I’m ashamed.”
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The ex-defender was enjoying for Palermo and obtained a two-year ban.
He admitted that disappointing his household was his largest remorse again then.
Carrozzieri’s profession in Serie A
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 11: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of AC Milan clashes with Moris Carrozzieri of US Lecce in the course of the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 11, 2012 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photographs)
“Particularly my father, who died three years in the past,” he added.
“I miss him every single day. He was the guiding gentle of my life. At 14, I remained out of motion for a 12 months due to an damage. He paid 20 million Lira for rehabilitation in Bergamo, removed from dwelling. ‘First you be taught to stroll once more, you then come again,’ he stated.
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“On the day of my Serie A debut, he misplaced his pockets on the prepare, however he didn’t care. Seeing him so disenchanted and fearful was an actual blow.”
Carrozzieri additionally performed for Atalanta and Lecce in Serie A and received the Campionato Primavera with Bari in 1999-2000.