Italian lower‑league clubs add a wave of young talent

Sampdoria have opened talks to bring Milan’s 18‑year‑old striker Francesco Camarda to Genoa, with the club seeing the forward as a possible boost for the attack under new coach Bernardo Corradi.

In Sicily, Modica have signed two forwards: 14‑year‑old Giuseppe Cataldi from Palermo’s youth system on a two‑year deal, and Argentine striker Ignacio Pierce, the former Eccellenza A top scorer who will add experience to the Serie D side.

The Serie D club Nissa announced the arrival of 16‑year‑old Moldovan U‑19 left‑winger Danil Dimitrișin, a player trained in Bologna’s youth ranks and also holding a Romanian passport.

Gelbison, preparing for the next season, have secured two promising youngsters – midfielder Federico Di Claudio from Lazio’s academy and defender Alessandro Ciaramella, a product of the Roma youth system, both aiming to strengthen the squad.

FC Osimo 2011 confirmed the signing of striker Federico Rombini, a 1997‑born forward who previously scored 38 goals in three seasons with Vigor Castelfidardo, with the goal of helping the team achieve promotion.

Mantova’s recent market activity also highlights a focus on youth, with several young players such as Lorenzo Ignacchiti and Matteo Spinaccè joining the club as it builds its squad for the upcoming campaign.