Lorenzo Venuti signs with Ascoli until 2027

Lorenzo Venuti, a defender and former Sampdoria player, began a trial period with Ascoli as a free agent to allow the club to evaluate his physical condition for a potential permanent signing.

By late September, Ascoli sporting director Matteo Patti reported that Venuti had been training with the group for one week following a serious injury. The club intended to use an upcoming break to finalize evaluations of his physical state in coordination with the manager and the club president.

On October 2, 2026, Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC officially signed Venuti to a contract running until June 30, 2027. Following his departure from Sampdoria, the 31-year-old right-back expressed his intention to use this period to move past a long-term knee injury and prove his physical competitiveness.

Venuti stated he chose Ascoli because of the club’s ‘clear project and ambition,’ noting that the recent break allowed him to work intensely on his technical skills and physical condition. His stated goal is to help the club maintain its current category by establishing a strong team identity. Upon joining the squad, he praised the group’s unity and the manager’s tactical methods, noting he would reunite with former teammates such as Brunori and Ricci.