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US Lecce squad reinforcement and contract updates

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2026-09-06 09:10 UTC → 2026-09-11 07:11 UTC · added removed

US Lecce has engaged in several continued its roster management activities to strengthen its squad. Initially, the club moved to acquire midfielder Marco Dalla Vecchia from Torino FC on a loan with an option to purchase, alongside the return of goalkeeper Marco Bleve from Carrarese and contract restructuring to provide veteran leadership bolster squad depth and tactical roster flexibility. Following these acquisitions, stability. Building on previous defensive focus, the club shifted focus toward defensive stability and contract management. Lecce has worked to renew the contract of defender Tiago Gabriel, Gabriel. The proposed extension aims to align his wages with his performance growth, extending his stay until at least 2029 and increasing his gross annual salary to from approximately 410,000 euros to 500,000 euros to support the club’s objective of avoiding relegation. Recent transfer activities have seen Further strengthening the defensive unit, the club successfully navigate difficult negotiations to acquire Ali Dembelé and Ivan Ilic from Torino. Sporting Director Stefano Trinchera noted that securing these players required “patience and persistence” due to Torino’s reluctance to release them. In addition to these transfers, former youth player Rares Burnete has made a notable impact in Serie B, scoring a crucial goal against Catanzaro. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Marco Bleve has officially completed his return to secured the club, expressing emotional satisfaction at returning to his home region and stating his aim to provide “reliable depth and experience” to permanent signing of Spanish defender Alejandro Palomares Tarí. A product of the squad. Villarreal youth system with UEFA Youth League experience, Palomares has signed a contract running until 2029.

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  1. 2026-09-11 07:11 UTC US Lecce squad reinforcement and contract updates
  2. 2026-09-06 09:10 UTC US Lecce squad reinforcement and contract updates
  3. 2026-09-06 08:22 UTC US Lecce squad reinforcement and contract updates

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