Serie C clubs finalize transfers and launch pre‑season friendlies
Italian lower‑division clubs are busy shaping their squads for the 2026‑27 season. Lazio Primavera have identified two young Empoli prospects – forward Jacopo Landi (born 2009) and midfielder Cristian Bagordo (born 2008) – as potential signings. Ternana’s sporting director Carlo Mammarella spoke about the team’s pre‑season camp in Rome and upcoming friendly matches. Fasano announced the pending arrivals of defender Biagio Meccariello, forward Gonzalo Sanches and goalkeeper Lorenzo Madia, while confirming the continued stay of centre‑back Edoardo Blondett. Burnley will face Torino in a friendly at Turf Moor on 2 August, with TV coverage on Sky Sport and Torino TV. Giulia Bellinzona renewed her contract with Volley Team Bologna for the 2026‑27 season. Trento will host Modena in a pre‑season test before the Coppa Italia Serie C start. Messina re‑signed midfielder Oliver Kragl, adding experience to their squad. Venezia secured the loan of Swiss midfielder Simon Sohm from Fiorentina. Codogno Calcio confirmed the signing of forward Federico Ghidotti (born 2007). Taranto outlined a series of joint training matches during their pre‑season camp. Empoli and Spezia released their line‑ups for a fourth friendly. Ternana’s “road map” for Serie D was detailed, and Sampdoria’s pre‑season loss to Novara highlighted defensive issues. The Fantacalcio guide listed the likely penalty takers for Serie A clubs. Saluzzo’s new coach Antonino Asta described his vision of an aggressive, vertical style as the team prepares for Serie D competition.
Entities: A.C. Messina · Burnley FC · Cellatica · Emanuele Ferraro · Fasano · Fasano Calcio · Fiuggi · Gela · Gela Calcio · Igea Virtus · Juve Stabia · Juvecaserta
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Messina signed midfielder Oliver Kragl. (Messina club announcement)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Picerno’s director Vincenzo Greco says Group C is the toughest in the league. (Picerno director statement)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Oliver Kragl recorded three goals and four assists for Acr in 2024. (Player statistics)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Picerno aims to secure survival in Serie C. (Picerno club strategy)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fasano is working to retain defender Edoardo Blondett. (Fasano club statements)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fasano is targeting forward Gonzalo Sanches. (Fasano club statements)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fasano is close to signing goalkeeper Lorenzo Madia. (Fasano club statements)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fasano is negotiating the signing of defender Biagio Meccariello. (Fasano club statements)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Italy will play Algeria on 24 August at 21:00 in Brindisi's Franco Fanuzzi stadium. (tournament schedule)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Italy is the defending vice‑champion of the Mediterranean Games football tournament. (historical performance)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stage, with semifinals on 28 August and the final on 30 August. (competition format)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Italy's first match will be on 22 August at 21:00 in Lecce's Via del Mare stadium against Albania. (tournament schedule)