Simone Sales
Italian footballer
Simone Sales (born 31 January 1988) is an Italian footballer who plays for Team Altamura.
Biography
Born in Sanarica, the Province of Lecce, Apulia, Sales started his career at Lombard club Atalanta. Sales was the member of the under-18 team in 2005–06 season. Sales was promoted to under-19 team in 2006–07 season.
In July 2007 Sales joined Cuoio Pelli – Cappiano Romaiano in co-ownership deal. Sales earned a call-up to Italy under-20 Serie C team in September 2008; he represent Group B of Lega Pro 2nd Division in Lega Pro Quadrangular Tournament in January 2009.
In June 2009 Atalanta bought him back, and re-sold Sales to another Lombard club Cremonese in another co-ownership deal for €7,500. In June 2011 Atalanta gave up the remain 50% registration rights for free. Cremonese extended the contract of Sales and Mauro Minelli on 3 July 2013.
On 2 September 2013 Sales went back to hometown club Lecce in a temporary deal, with Carmine Palumbo moved to opposite direction.
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