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3 clusters · 18 sources · 9 days · First seen 9 days ago · Last updated about 15 hours ago

Categories: SPORTS

Foggia Calcio rebuilding in Serie C

Entities: Foggia Calcio · Gennaro Casillo · U.S. Cremonese · Ternana · Lega Pro

Overview

In July 2026 Foggia Calcio appointed Gaetano Auteri as head coach and was readmitted to Serie C by the Italian Football Federation. President Gennaro Casillo launched a multi‑year rebuilding plan, created a regional business committee and secured the signings of forward Alessandro Galeandro and goalkeeper Gianluca Saro on contracts through mid‑2028.

The Serie C calendar for 2026‑27 was released on 30 July, confirming a season start on 23 August and a winter break in late December. Foggia used the occasion to announce further squad additions: midfielder Mamadou Coulibaly arrived from Südtirol and goalkeeper Gianluca Saro was confirmed from Cremonese, reinforcing the team ahead of its re‑entry to the division.

Casillo reiterated that the blend of familiar faces and new talent will help restore Foggia’s standing in Serie C while respecting the league’s salary‑cap limits.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] The FIGC Federal Council readmitted Foggia Calcio to Serie C, replacing Ternana. (Official decision by the Federal Council.)
[● 2 SOURCES] Ternana's affiliation was revoked due to bankruptcy, creating a vacancy in Serie C. (Club failure and council action.)
[● 2 SOURCES] President Gennaro Casillo said the readmission is the right reward after the last three months. (Quote from club president.)
[● 2 SOURCES] Casillo said the club will aim to sign players such as Todisco and Panico, but no concrete deals are in place yet. (Club president's remarks.)
[● 2 SOURCES] Casillo noted the club is behind on the transfer market, with other Serie C teams already in pre‑season training. (President's comment.)
[● 2 SOURCES] The club plans to build a multi‑year project to entertain its fans. (President's statement.)
[● 2 SOURCES] A salary cap will be introduced for the upcoming Serie C season, aiming for a more balanced competition. (Club president's projection.)
[● 2 SOURCES] Foggia will be the 60th team in Serie C for the upcoming season. (League composition information.)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Foggia Calcio was reinstated to Serie C after being ripescato. (67d03848-3c91-4589-b73c-5dddf8ddb11b)
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Gennaro Casillo said the club’s project focuses on stability, market activity and confidence. (67d03848-3c91-4589-b73c-5dddf8ddb11b)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Foggia Calcio is targeting the signing of forward Alessandro Galeandro, born 29 February 2000 and owned by Lecco. (1e9f13cd-b220-4740-93e0-4ffaf75a95b3)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Alessandro Galeandro’s career includes AlbinoLeffe, Alessandria, Gubbio, Lecco and Giana Erminio. (1e9f13cd-b220-4740-93e0-4ffaf75a95b3)

Timeline

about 15 hours ago

[SPORTS] 17 sources
Serie C 2026‑27 calendar unveiled and key club moves announced
Lega Pro releases the 2026‑27 Serie C calendar (23 Aug 2026‑25 Apr 2027) and Coppa Italia first‑round fixtures. Key derbies include Crotone‑Cosenza and Treviso‑Dolomiti Bellunesi. Foggia signs midfielder Mamadu
4 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Foggia Calcio readmitted to Serie C to replace Ternana
Foggia Calcio is officially readmitted to Serie C, replacing Ternana; president Gennaro Casillo calls it a deserved reward and outlines plans for rebuilding under new salary‑cap rules.
9 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Gaetano Auteri Appointed New Head Coach of Foggia Calcio
Gaetano Auteri signs a two‑year deal as Foggia Calcio’s new coach, calling it a “year zero” rebuild and aiming to restore the club’s Serie C status with strong fan backing.

Sources

abruzzonews.eu · actrento.com · calcioatalanta.it · calciofoggia.it · crotonenews.com · foggiasport24.com · forzatreviso.it · ilrossoblu.it · lega-calcio-serie-c.it · m.trivenetogoal.it · nordest24.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · solodilettanti.it · solosavoia.it · teleuniverso.it · tuttocalciocatania.com · tuttomercatoweb.com · tuttomercatoweb.it

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