Atalanta striker in a state of shock after wife commits adultery

Atalanta striker Josip Ilicic is pondering retiring from the round leather game after his wife of eleven years cheated on him.

The 32-year-old travelled to Slovenia just to surprise his wife, only to discover her in bed with another man.

According to reports from Italy, Ilicic is now thinking of hanging his boots due to depression emanating from the scandal.

Ilicic met his wife Tina Polovina in 2009 and soon enough got married to her, they have two daughters Sofia and Victoria, rumours have it that the “little heart ” celebration the striker does after every goal is a dedication to his wife, Tina.

Speaking after their Serie A match, Atalanta manager Gasperini told Sky Sports Italy: “. With each passing day, it is more difficult for us to have Ilicic back. It would be very difficult for him to be with us.”

Ilicic has had a good season for Atalanta, scoring 15 goals in the just-ended campaign.

He helped Atalanta finish third in the league which earned them a place in next season’s Champions League.