Michele Fornasier (born 22 August 1993) is an Italian footballer who plays for Pescara as a central defender.
Club career
Early career
See also: 2009 English football tapping up controversy
Born in Vittorio Veneto, Fornasier joined Fiorentina in 2007, but moved to England two years later, signing with Manchester United. Shortly after, Fiorentina applied to FIFA a formal complaint about the transfer. However, no action was taken by FIFA after Fiorentina failed to supply evidences for the case.
Manchester United
When playing for United Fornasier lifted up the 2010–11 FA Youth Cup and appeared with the Under-21 squad; he also appeared in the Dallas Cup twice (2012 and 2013) He left the club in June 2013 after making no first-team appearances.
Sampdoria
On 2 July 2013 Fornasier signed with U.C. Sampdoria. He made his professional debut on 5 December, starting in a 4–1 home win over Verona.
On 9 February of the following year Fornasier made his Serie A debut, starting in a 1–0 win over Cagliari. Fornasier ended the season with 10 appearances.
Pescara
On 23 January 2015 Fornasier was signed by Pescara in a temporary deal with an option to purchase. On 27 June "The Dolphins" excised the option, with Lucas Torreira moved to Sampdoria effectively on 1 July 2016.