# Pro Patria club organizational and roster updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pro-patria-club-organizational-and-roster-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-08T11:11:17.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Italian Serie D club Pro Patria has initiated several organizational and roster changes for the upcoming season. The club first announced the return of veteran director Walter Sabatini, who will serve in an advisory capacity to technical director Giovanni Giovanditti.

Following this leadership update, the club has focused on player acquisitions. Midfielder Giancarlo Bianchini has joined the roster, and center-back Antonio Arpino has officially signed with the team after a successful stint with Desenzano. The club is also reportedly in discussions regarding striker Gianmario Comi and midfielder Nicholas Siega.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Pro Patria signs defender Antonio Arpino

Pro Patria has signed defender Antonio Arpino and is preparing for its first preseason friendly against Imperia amid ongoing transfer activity and new club leadership.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pro-patria-signs-defender-antonio-arpino

### 2026-08-03: Walter Sabatini returns to Italian club Pro Patria

Pro Patria confirmed veteran director Walter Sabatini’s return, where he will advise technical director Giovanni Giovanditti. The club is also close to signing midfielder Nicholas Siega and defender Antonio Arp

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/walter-sabatini-returns-to-italian-club-pro-patria

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