Catania secures Matteo Ricci amid transfer market shifts

Catania is actively managing its transfer market to complete the squad for manager Emilio Longo. The club has secured the signing of midfielder Matteo Ricci, a former Sampdoria player with Serie A and B experience and a previous call-up to the Italian national team.

In a shift in strategy, the pursuit of midfielder Mattia Vitale from Vicenza has ended after Salernitana presented a superior economic offer. Catania has opted not to increase its bid, leading Vitale toward the Campanian club instead.

Other ongoing squad matters include negotiations to extend Emmanuele Cicerelli’s contract amid interest from Spezia and Pescara, and determining the future of goalkeeper Andrea Dini. The club also continues to evaluate its defensive options following the arrival of Marco Perrotta and the uncertain status of Di Gennaro.