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Trapani Calcio prepares for Serie D transition following court ruling
After Following the FIGC council denied Trapani Calcio council's denial of reinstatement to Serie C, the club confirmed it will compete in Serie D Trapani Calcio is preparing for the 2026/27 Serie D season. President Valerio Antonini announced has initiated a significant major roster overhaul involving 16 players, many of whom are young prospects. Due and due to a dispute regarding their home stadium, stadium disputes, the team will play home matches at the Velodromo in Palermo. Following the appointment of Pasquale Lo Giudice as sporting director and Salvatore Aronica as Under head coach, coach Salvatore Aronica, the club squad has transitioned into competitive preparation. Despite a delayed been training camp, in Valderice to prepare for its Coppa Italia Serie D debut against Ragusa. Although the squad training camp was delayed, Aronica reported that the team has participated in friendly matches, including reached a good level of physical condition following a 6-0 win against Città di San Vito Lo Capo. Capo and a 2-1 victory over Partinicaudace. The team is currently preparing for its Coppa Italia Serie D debut in Ragusa, with coaching staff noting the need had to finalize adjust athletic programming after the Coppa Italia match was rescheduled from August 30 to August 23. The roster by securing remains nearly complete, though the club is still seeking an under-age goalkeeper and an additional forward. forward to support current attacking options including Leveque, Napolitano, Jallow, Sarr, Sasanelli, and Randazzo. Legal efforts to overturn the club's status have been unsuccessful. The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) rejected precautionary appeals filed by Trapani Calcio, confirming its relegation to Serie D. The court ruled that the club failed to demonstrate ‘fumus boni iuris’ and did not meet mandatory deadlines regarding fiscal and social security compliance. In its ruling, the court prioritized the ‘regularity and certainty of sporting competitions’ over the club's individual economic interests.