Giovanni Bia agent of Daniele Dessena, wrote a letter on his social media dedicated to his client, who announced his retirement from playing football at the age of 37, at the end of Olbia-Spal: “Dear Dani, it’s not easy to accept this moment but it’s easy to find the right words now 20 years have passed since I became your “agent”, we’ve been through a lot together, from injuries, to championship victories, to your great overhead kick goals. Today an important chapter closes, you managed to leave your mark everywhere was, always transmitting values and humility, as a true captain, as a great person and great man as you are. You have always sweated every shirt you wore with passion and determination, trying to give your best, for the city, for the fans and for. the society.
You managed to wear the blue shirt, you reached 480 career appearances with over 300 games in Serie A, topped off with 19 goals. I can only tell you that I am honored to have been by your side all these years, agent quote yes, because in the end, you are a great friend of mine who I have seen grow up and become a man. Thank you Dani, for the emotions you made me experience, for the trust, for the respect you have always had towards me, today a new path awaits you where I am sure you will leave your mark as you always have.”