# Italian football transfer market activity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260815-italian-football-transfer-market-activity
> Updated: 2026-08-15T15:31:44.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Italian football transfer market has seen movement involving several clubs and players. Salernitana has finalized the signing of defender Marco Capuano from Ternana and is pursuing midfielder Mattia Vitale from Vicenza, with expectations of his arrival in Campania shortly.

In a related development, Catania has secured the signing of midfielder Matteo Ricci, a former Sampdoria player. Catania’s pursuit of Mattia Vitale ended after Salernitana presented a “superior economic offer,” leading the player toward the Campanian club. Catania is also managing contract negotiations for Emmanuele Cicerelli and evaluating its defensive and goalkeeping options.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Catania secures Matteo Ricci amid transfer market shifts

Catania has signed experienced midfielder Matteo Ricci but missed out on Mattia Vitale to Salernitana as the club continues to finalize its squad for the upcoming season.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catania-secures-matteo-ricci-amid-transfer-market-shifts

### 2026-08-15: Salernitana targets Mattia Vitale and secures Marco Capuano

Salernitana is pursuing midfielder Mattia Vitale from Vicenza and has completed the signing of defender Marco Capuano.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salernitana-targets-mattia-vitale-and-secures-marco-capuano

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Cite as: Italian football transfer market activity. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260815-italian-football-transfer-market-activity