# Gela, Catanzaro, Cosenza, Catania, Spezia, Ternana > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gela-calcio-ownership-saga > Updated: 2026-08-02T13:03:22.000Z. Sources: 43. Developments: 17. Gela’s ownership saga progressed from Maurizio Melfa’s withdrawal of a planned takeover (June 18) to a new agreement announced on June 29 that creates a legal entity, Asd Gela, with Melfa as president and Giuseppe La Spina as vice‑president, allowing registration for the upcoming Serie D season pending a €300,000 fee and remaining contractual issues. Catanzaro experienced rapid coaching changes. The club appointed Marco Turati on a two‑year deal (June 18), but he reversed the agreement days later to join Spezia, leaving the position vacant. The club then named former Pescara manager Giorgio Gorgone as head coach (June 30) while sporting director Ciro Polito continues to shape the transfer strategy for the new season. Catania’s recruitment drive intensified. After a failed attempt to secure Pietro De Giorgio, the club listed former managers Emilio Longo and Giorgio Gorgone as candidates (June 21). Director of football Fortunato Varrà announced targets such as striker Guido Gomez and midfielder Andrea Rizzo Pinna (July 1) and completed the signing of defender Gabriele Pagliai, with Marco Perrotta pending (August 2). The club is also trimming the payroll to meet roster limits. Other clubs (Cosenza, Crotone, Spezia, Ternana) remain as previously reported. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-02: Catania signs defender Gabriele Pagliai as club ramps up summer transfers Catania signs defender Gabriele Pagliai and eyes Marco Perrotta, while Santa Maria Cilento adds Luca Magliocca, Gianmarco Rizzo and striker Alfredo Saviello to strengthen their squads for the new season. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catania-signs-defender-gabriele-pagliai-as-club-ramps-up-summer-transfers ### 2026-07-20: Italian Serie C clubs Cosenza and Crotone reshape squads in transfer window Cosenza sold Rizzo Pinna, signed Proia and lost Florenzi; Crotone cut costs, moving Vinicius, eyeing Cocetta to Bari and extending Vrenna’s deal. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-serie-c-clubs-cosenza-and-crotone-reshape-squads-in-transfer-window ### 2026-07-17: Italian clubs Ternana and Cosenza announce preseason activities and new signing Ternana unveiled its preseason schedule and fan support, while Cosenza signed left‑back Enrico Giannini to a two‑year deal. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-clubs-ternana-and-cosenza-announce-preseason-activities-and-new-signing ### 2026-07-17: Catania youth coach Fabiano departs, defender Miceli joins Novara Catania youth coach Umberto Fabiano leaves after three years, while defender Mirko Miceli signs with Novara until 2028 to strengthen their defense. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catania-youth-coach-fabiano-departs-defender-miceli-joins-novara ### 2026-07-16: Simone Mazzocchi poised to join Spezia as transfer nears completion Striker Simone Mazzocchi is set to transfer from Cosenza to Spezia for €300‑350k, with both clubs’ directors Angelozzi and Lucioni driving the deal. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/simone-mazzocchi-poised-to-join-spezia-as-transfer-nears-completion ### 2026-07-14: Gela Calcio names Comandatore and Cammarata as new staff after Lo Bianco resigns Gela Calcio’s sporting director Aurelio Lo Bianco resigned over coach‑selection disputes; president Maurizio Melfa appointed Fabio Comandatore as coach and Marco Cammarata as sporting director, aiming for anAll 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gela-calcio-names-comandatore-and-cammarata-as-new-staff-after-lo-bianco-resigns ### 2026-07-13: Serie B sees Marco Baroni lead cadet coach rankings as Catanzaro pursue striker Antonio Di Nardo Marco Baroni tops Serie B cadet‑coach ranking; Catanzaro chase striker Antonio Di Nardo as clubs make multiple transfer moves. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serie-b-sees-marco-baroni-lead-cadet-coach-rankings-as-catanzaro-pursue-striker-antonio-di-nardo ### 2026-07-11: Spezia appoints Marco Turati as coach and completes several player signings Spezia names Marco Turati as coach after his Catanzaro contract fell through and announces signings of Abdoulie Ndow, Kevin Bright, a pending loan for Samuele Capolupo and the imminent arrival of Joselito. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spezia-calcio-hires-marco-turati-as-coach-after-catanzaro-contract-collapse ### 2026-07-09: Catania hires Emilio Longo to lead cultural overhaul and cautious squad rebuild Catania appoints Emilio Longo, who stresses a 'youth mentality' and a cautious market approach, plans a defensive shift to a back four, and oversees the pending transfer of Tiago Casasola to Brescia. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emilio-longo-outlines-catanias-techdriven-cautious-transfer-plan-as-new-coach ### 2026-07-08: Italian football clubs Ternana Women and Catanzaro announce player and coaching moves Ternana Women sign striker Rosanna Ventriglia on loan, while Catanzaro works through a coaching contract dispute and prepares to add defender Nicolò Postiglione. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-football-clubs-ternana-women-and-catanzaro-announce-player-and-coaching-moves ### 2026-07-04: Gela football club aims to raise €400,000 and name new sporting director Gela football club seeks €400,000 through sponsorship and subscriptions and will choose a new sporting director, with candidates Martello and Lo Bianco under consideration. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gela-football-club-aims-to-raise-400000-and-name-new-sporting-director ### 2026-07-01: Catania football club targets striker and midfielder in transfer window Catania cuts wages and seeks striker Guido Gomez and midfielder Andrea Rizzo Pinna as the Serie C transfer window opens. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catania-football-club-targets-striker-and-midfielder-in-transfer-window ### 2026-06-30: Catanzaro hires Giorgio Gorgone as coach after Marco Turati switches to Spezia Catanzaro coach Marco Turati abandoned a recently signed deal to join Spezia, prompting the club to pursue former Pescara manager Giorgio Gorgone as his replacement. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marco-turati-quits-catanzaro-to-join-spezia-leaving-club-to-consider-giorgio-gorgone ### 2026-06-29: Gela football club secures new ownership and registers Asd Gela ahead of Serie D season Gela FC reaches a deal with local investors, registers the new Asd Gela society and prepares for Serie D, aiming to secure finances and avoid penalties. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gela-football-club-secures-new-ownership-and-registers-asd-gela-ahead-of-serie-d-season ### 2026-06-21: Catanzaro and Catania name new coaches as Serie B clubs plan ahead Catanzaro appoints Marco Turati with director Ciro Polito planning the transfer window, while Catania scrapes after losing Pietro De Giorgio to Empoli and looks at Longo and Gorgone. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catanzaro-and-catania-name-new-coaches-as-serie-b-clubs-plan-ahead ### 2026-06-18: Catanzaro names Marco Turati as new head coach Catanzaro has appointed former Siracusa coach Marco Turati on a two‑year deal, bringing his backroom staff as he prepares for the upcoming Serie B season. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-clubs-gela-and-genoa-announce-ownership-and-transfer-moves ### 2026-06-18: Gela Calcio takeover stalls as owner Maurizio Melfa withdraws Maurizio Melfa withdrew from a planned purchase of Gela Calcio after the current owners reversed the deal, leaving the club’s future and Serie D registration uncertain. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gela-calcio-takeover-stalls-as-owner-maurizio-melfa-withdraws --- Cite as: Gela, Catanzaro, Cosenza, Catania, Spezia, Ternana. 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