Italian Serie C clubs begin preseason training and friendlies

Several Italian lower‑division clubs have started their summer preparations. Crotone’s director Raffaele Vrenna outlined a preseason programme that includes a friendly against Cutro, a quadrangular tournament in Paterno and a possible match with a Serie C side, while stressing the club’s focus on economic sustainability after recent player sales. Catania is monitoring young winger Enrico Oviszach, with Salernitana also showing interest. Prato will train in Sestola from 15 July, adding several new signings to its squad. Cagliari continued a double‑session routine at the CRAI Sport Center, featuring strength work, technical drills and a first‑team integration for new midfielder Jacopo Fazzini. Sampdoria highlighted Fabio Depaoli’s fitness during a training drill in Temù. Samb announced the arrivals of goalkeeper Alberto Barraco and midfielder Elia Plicco, while parting with midfielder Vincenzo Alfieri. Salernitana began a camp in Cascia, planning four friendlies before moving to Calabria, and launched a new season ticket campaign. The Sorrento mayor inspected the restart of works on the Stadio Italia to meet Lega Pro standards. Across the league, clubs such as Bari, Padova, Rangers Qualiano, Monza, and others detailed their training camps, friendly schedules and roster moves as they gear up for the 2026/27 season.