Sassuolo has made a significant move in the Serie B transfer market by expressing interest in signing Fabrizio Caligara from Ascoli Calcio. The tweet by Gianluca Di Marzio highlights Sassuolo’s strategic acquisition plans.
- Sassuolo is interested in signing Fabrizio Caligara from Ascoli Calcio.
- Caligara is a versatile midfielder with substantial experience in Serie B.
- His current contract with Ascoli Calcio runs until June 30, 2025.
- Caligara’s market value is estimated at €1.50m.
Sassuolo’s Interest in Fabrizio Caligara
Sassuolo’s pursuit of Fabrizio Caligara marks a strategic move to strengthen their midfield options. According to a tweet from Gianluca Di Marzio, the club is keen on acquiring the versatile midfielder from Ascoli Calcio.
#Calciomercato, #SerieB | @SassuoloUS, inserimento per #Caligara
https://t.co/jyF9AfTBFu
pic.twitter.com— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio)
September 28, 2023
Fabrizio Caligara, born on April 12, 2000, in Borgomanero, Italy, is capable of playing in central, right, and left midfield positions. Standing at 1.80 meters tall, Caligara has made 122 appearances in Serie B, scoring 6 goals and providing 8 assists. He also has 11 Serie A appearances and has played in the UEFA Youth League, scoring 2 goals in 8 appearances. His current contract with Ascoli Calcio runs until June 30, 2025, and his market value is estimated at €1.50m.
Sassuolo’s Transfer Activity for 2024/2025 Season
Arrivals
Sassuolo has been proactive in the transfer market, promoting several youth players and recalling many from loans. Key arrivals include:
- Flavio Russo (Centre-Forward, 19)
- Justin Kumi (Central Midfield, 19)
- Kevin Bruno (Attacking Midfield, 19)
- Kevin Leone (Central Midfield, 19)
- Borna Knezovic (Attacking Midfield, 18)
- Davide Frattesi (Central Midfield, 24)
- Maxime López (Defensive Midfield, 26)
- Stefano Turati (Goalkeeper, 22)
- Ryan Flamingo (Centre-Back, 21)
- Agustín Álvarez (Centre-Forward, 23)
- Georgios Kyriakopoulos (Left Midfield, 28)
- Edoardo Pieragnolo (Left-Back, 21)
- Janis Antiste (Centre-Forward, 21)
- Luca Moro (Centre-Forward, 23)
- Luca D’Andrea (Right Winger, 19)
- Riccardo Ciervo (Left Winger, 22)
- Andrea Ghion (Defensive Midfield, 24)
- Yeferson Paz (Right Midfield, 22)
- Filippo Romagna (Centre-Back, 27)
- Kevin Miranda (Centre-Back, 21)
- Giacomo Satalino (Goalkeeper, 25)
- Giacomo Manzari (Right Winger, 23)
- Alessandro Russo (Goalkeeper, 23)
- Jacopo Pellegrini (Centre-Forward, 23)
- Alessandro Mercati (Central Midfield, 22)
- Gioele Zacchi (Goalkeeper, 20)
- Stefano Piccinini (Centre-Back, 21)
- Federico Artioli (Central Midfield, 23)
- Matteo Saccani (Right Midfield, 23)
- Andrei Mărginean (Central Midfield, 22)
- Federico Casolari (Defensive Midfield, 21)
- Christian Aucelli (Central Midfield, 22)
- Luigi Samele (Centre-Forward, 22)
- Bryan Bonucci (Goalkeeper, 20)
- Angelo Foresta (Central Midfield, 20)
- Cristian Jashari (Goalkeeper, 17)
Departures
Significant departures from Sassuolo include:
- Davide Frattesi (Central Midfield, 24): Transferred to Inter for €29.00m
- Matheus Henrique (Central Midfield, 26): Transferred to Cruzeiro for €8.50m
- Georgios Kyriakopoulos (Left Midfield, 28): Transferred to Monza for €3.00m
- Ryan Flamingo (Centre-Back, 21): Transferred to FC Utrecht for €2.75m
- Giacomo Manzari (Right Winger, 23): Transferred to Bari (fee undisclosed)
- Federico Artioli (Central Midfield, 23): Transferred to Mantova (fee undisclosed)
- Matteo Saccani (Right Midfield, 23): Transferred to Latina Calcio (fee undisclosed)
- Federico Casolari (Defensive Midfield, 21): Transferred to Cittadella (fee undisclosed)
- Riccardo Ciervo (Left Winger, 22): Loaned to Cosenza
- Gioele Zacchi (Goalkeeper, 21): Loaned to Latina Calcio
- Gian Marco Ferrari (Centre-Back, 32): Released
- Grégoire Defrel (Centre-Forward, 33): Released
- Andrei Mărginean (Central Midfield, 22): Released
- Gianluca Pegolo (Goalkeeper, 43): Released
- Angelo Foresta (Central Midfield, 20): Released
- Marcus Pedersen (Right-Back, 23): Returned to Feyenoord after loan
- Mattia Viti (Centre-Back, 22): Returned to OGC Nice after loan
- Marash Kumbulla (Centre-Back, 24): Returned to AS Roma after loan
- Alessio Cragno (Goalkeeper, 30): Returned to Monza after loan
- Samu Castillejo (Right Winger, 29): Returned to Valencia after loan
Sassuolo’s strategic moves in the transfer market indicate their intent to strengthen the squad by acquiring promising young talents and experienced players, while also offloading those surplus to requirements. The potential addition of Fabrizio Caligara would further bolster their midfield options.
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