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2 clusters · 54 sources · 23 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 9 days ago

Categories: SPORTS

Italian Serie D preseason transfers 2026

Entities: Ternana · Sava · Saluzzo · Fasano Calcio · Matteo Antoci

Overview

The preseason market in Italy’s lower divisions remains active as clubs finalize squads for the 2026‑27 campaign. Serie D sides continue to add experience and youth: Fasano confirmed the pending arrivals of defender Biagio Meccariello, forward Gonzalo Sanches and goalkeeper Lorenzo Madia while retaining centre‑back Edoardo Blondett; Saluzzo’s new coach Antonino Asta outlined an aggressive, vertical style as he integrates recent signings. Messina re‑signed midfielder Oliver Kragl, and other clubs such as Cellatica, Sava and Vigor Lamezia have announced additional contracts and loan deals. Pre‑season camps and friendly fixtures are underway across the region, with clubs like Gela, Catanzaro, and Milazzo detailing training schedules. Parallel activity in Serie C sees teams such as Ternana, Lazio Primavera and Trento arranging camps and friendlies, underscoring a broader preparation phase for Italy’s lower‑division football ahead of the upcoming season.

Claims

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

[● 3 SOURCES] The Italy Under‑18 national football team announced an 18‑player roster for the XX Mediterranean Games. (official squad announcement)
[● 2 SOURCES] The squad consists mainly of players born in 2009, with two players born in 2010 (Lorenzo Dattilo and Mattia Guaglianone). (squad composition details)
[● 2 SOURCES] Italy's first match will be on 22 August at 21:00 in Lecce's Via del Mare stadium against Albania. (tournament schedule)
[● 2 SOURCES] Italy will play Algeria on 24 August at 21:00 in Brindisi's Franco Fanuzzi stadium. (tournament schedule)
[● 2 SOURCES] Italy will play Kosovo on 26 August at 21:00 in Taranto's Erasmo Iacovone stadium. (tournament schedule)
[● 2 SOURCES] The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stage, with semifinals on 28 August and the final on 30 August. (competition format)
[● 2 SOURCES] Italy is the defending vice‑champion of the Mediterranean Games football tournament. (historical performance)
[● 2 SOURCES] Maurizio Viscidi is the coordinator of the Italy Under‑18 national football team. (team staff)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Fasano is negotiating the signing of defender Biagio Meccariello. (Fasano club statements)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Fasano is targeting forward Gonzalo Sanches. (Fasano club statements)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Fasano is close to signing goalkeeper Lorenzo Madia. (Fasano club statements)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Fasano is working to retain defender Edoardo Blondett. (Fasano club statements)

Timeline

9 days ago

[SPORTS] 54 sources
Serie C clubs finalize transfers and launch pre‑season friendlies
Italian lower‑division clubs announce key signings and pre‑season friendlies, with Lazio Primavera eyeing Jacopo Landi and Cristian Bagordo, Fasano adding Meccariello, Sanches and Madia, and Burnley set to play
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Nuova Igea Virtus adds Tumminelli, Acampa and Marigosu in transfer window
Nuova Igea Virtus (Serie D) signed wingers Mattia Tumminelli and Davide Acampa, plus midfielder Federico Marigosu, bolstering its squad ahead of the season.

Sources

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This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history