Campo - 'Thanks for the Memories'

By Mark Stevens
24/10/18

Michele Campagnaro says he's honoured to have been part of an 'incredible journey' during his three-year spell with the Exeter Chiefs.

The Italian international is to leave Sandy Park at the end of the month after the club and the 25-year-old agreed to an early release from his contract.

Signed in the summer of 2015 from Benetton Treviso, Campagnaro has been a popular figure on and off the field in Devon.

His eye-catching displays in Exeter colours have made him a firm fans' favourite and he will forever be remembered as part of the club's Premiership-winning side of 2017 when they beat Wasps in extra-time at Twickenham.

Injuries and international call-ups have meant that Campagnaro's Chiefs career has at times been stop-start, but when he has featured his talents have been there for all to see. He made 27 first appearances in total and scored nine tries in the process.

Commenting on the announcement, Campagnaro said: "My time in Exeter is coming to an end. It's been a privilege and an honour for me to be part of this team.

"It has been an incredible journey and I have loved every single moment of it. I will never forget the Chiefs family.

"I want to say thank-you to the club and the supporters as you have made my time here so enjoyable and full of good memories. A special thanks to my team-mates for always looking after me.

"I love you guys and I wish you all the best for the future. Now, it's a time for a new challenge, which I am looking forward to.

"Arrivederci e Grazie".