former Footballer Carlo Ricchetti Dies, prompting Outpouring of โGrief from Italian Clubs & Officials
Carlo Ricchetti, a celebrated figure in โคItalian football known for his โคimpactful career with Salernitana and other clubs, has died, triggeringโข a โขwave of condolences from teams and โlocal officials. He was a key player in Salernitana’s promotions to Serie B in 1994 and Serie A in 1998, scoring 25 โgoals in 157 appearances for the Campania club.
Ricchetti’s career spanned several teams,notably including a Serie B championship win with Foggia in 1989. Beyond his playing โdays, he transitioned into coaching, โserving as assistant to Giovanni Bucaro โat Asโฃ bisceglie Calcio 1913 during the 2020-2021 Serie C season. He was rememberedโฃ as a “decent person” and “great footballโ man” by bisceglie Calcio, who willโ honour his memory during theirโ upcoming Cup match against Canosa by wearing mourning bands.
Us Salernitana 1919 mourned Ricchetti as a “gentle, good and reserved man” off the pitch and aโ “greatโ champion” on it, stating his figure “will remain indelible inโ the historyโ of Granata.” The โclub expressed its sorrow to his wife Antonella, his children, and his wider family. Salerno’s mayor, Vincenzo Napoli, hailed Ricchetti as the “King of the cut,” acknowledging his “brilliant seasons” and the affectionโ he earned โคfrom fans.