Claudio Cassano (born 22 July 2003) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as forward for Swiss Super League club Lugano, on loan from MLS Next Pro club Chicago Fire II.
Club career Roma Claudio Cassano was born in Barletta, Apulia, starting to play football in Barletta, then playing for Bisceglie as an under-15, before moving to the youth academy of Roma in 2018.
Proving to be a prolific goalscorer with the Primavera in 2022–23, he began to train with José Mourinho's first team, making his first bench appearance with the professionals on the 13 October 2022, during the 1–1 away Europa League draw to Spanish La Liga club Betis. He was also part of Roma's under-19 squad that won the Coppa Italia Primavera.
Cittadella On 3 August 2023, Serie B club Cittadella announced the signing of Cassano from Roma on a permanent transfer.
Chicago Fire On 10 February 2025, Cassano left Cittadella, and sign for Major League Soccer (MLS) club Chicago Fire, getting immediately assigned to the MLS Next Pro team Chicago Fire FC II.
Loan to Lugano On 8 September 2025, Cassano returned to Europe, joining Swiss Super League club Lugano on a loan deal until 30 June 2026.
Honours Club Roma U19
Campionato Primavera runner-up: Coppa Italia Primavera: 2022–23
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