# Italian lower-tier football pre-season activities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-lower-tier-football-pre-season-activities
> Updated: 2026-08-19T20:49:11.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Italian football clubs in the lower tiers have been conducting pre-season preparations through player signings and friendly matches.

In mid-August, Molfetta Calcio announced the signings of goalkeeper Giandomenico Iurino and defender Manuel Suriano for the 2026/2027 season. During the same period, Bisceglie Calcio won a 2-0 preseason friendly against Paternicum.

By late August, several clubs in the Eccellenza and Promozione tiers reported match results. Unione Bisceglie defeated Molfetta Calcio 3-2, while Mondragone City beat Castel Volturno 3-1, and Alta Hirpinia secured a 5-2 victory over Buccino Volcei/Real Chiaromonte.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Italian football clubs conclude pre-season friendly matches

Italian football clubs, including Triestina, Unione Calcio, and Nissa, conclude pre-season friendlies ahead of official league and Coppa Italia fixtures.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-football-clubs-secure-victories-in-pre-season-friendlies

### 2026-08-11: Italian football clubs Molfetta Calcio and Bisceglie Calcio announce updates

Molfetta Calcio has signed goalkeeper Giandomenico Iurino and defender Manuel Suriano, while Bisceglie Calcio won their first preseason friendly 2-0 against Paternicum.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-football-clubs-molfetta-calcio-and-bisceglie-calcio-announce-updates

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