Lecce reshapes staff and transfer strategy ahead of 2026‑27 season
Lecce will enter the 2026‑27 campaign without defense coach Fabrizio Del Rosso, who left the club after head coach Eusebio Di Francesco’s decision to join Torino. Del Rosso, previously a key figure in Lecce’s defensive solidity, had worked with Di Francesco since 2022 and also served in staff roles at Juventus Primavera, Hellas Verona and Lazio.
The club’s technical area will be led by Stefano Trinchera, praised by Virtus Francavilla president Antonio Magrì as a “silent leader” with a proven record of guiding teams from the lower divisions to Serie C. Trinchera is expected to steer Lecce’s sporting project during this transitional period.
In the transfer market, Lecce is evaluating several options. Striker Walid Cheddira, who impressed after joining last season, is under review for a possible stay or sale. Zambian winger Lameck Banda has attracted external interest and could be sold if a suitable offer arrives. Young defender Tiago Gabriel is highlighted as a prospect with interest from other European clubs. The club is also considering the future of captain Wladimiro Falcone, a symbolic figure in the team’s recent survival.
Overall, Lecce aims to balance squad reinforcement with financial prudence while solidifying its technical leadership for the upcoming season.