Isuzu UTE A-League legend Alessandro Diamanti has become one of our newest Australians after revealing he has been granted citizenship.
The former Western United star, who is now in charge of Melbourne City’s senior academy side, posted a photo of his citizenship certificate on Instagram on Monday.
Diamanti arrived in Australia in 2019, becoming Western’s inaugural captain and immediately endearing himself to Australian football with his magical displays on the pitch and personality off it.
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The 17-time Italy international, who played professional football for 23 years across four countries and over 550 matches for club and country, won the Johnny Warren Medal, Alex Tobin Medal and was named the club’s Player of the Season in his first year down under.
Diamanti’s leadership and influence remained pivotal at Western as the club went on to win their first Isuzu UTE A-League Championship as the mercurial midfielder retired in 2023.
In total, he played 81 times for Western United, scoring 11 goals and registering 18 assists.
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Since hanging up his boots, he has also started his coaching journey in Australia, joining Melbourne City’s academy.
Diamanti becomes the latest international football star to settle his family down under and gain full citizenship after finishing their career in the A-Leagues.
Others include Milos Ninkovic, Isaias, Marcelo Carrusca, Besart Berisha, Nick Montgomery, Terry McGlynn, Henrique, Cassio, Andy Keogh, Jean Carlos Solorzano, Jonatan Germano, Iacopa La Rocca and Roy O’Donovan.
