BUSTO ARSIZIO – While waiting for the upgrade requested by “San” Turotti, the rumors continue at Pro Patria, not only on the corporate front: the latest would concern – without prejudice to the technical sponsor Mizuno – a new brand seriously intent on branding the glorious white and blue shirt with its own logo. But – without anticipating events – let’s proceed in order, not without confirming one of our anticipations: the AC Milan Under 23who will be admitted instead of Ancona (not in compliance with registration), will play theand first championship matches (from group C) at the “ Speroni ” in Busto Arsizio (the postman always knocks twice), awaiting the end of the modernization works on the “Felice Chinetti” stadium in Solbiate Arno.
Turotti upgrade
Net of the sacrosanct need to sustainability of the Pro Patria projectHowever, the trend of the last few seasons is clear to everyone. Which is why San Turotti, whose career as sporting director has never experienced relegation, asked the owners guarantees to raise the bar of ambitions. As soon as he has them, the 2024/2025 transfer market will start. Otherwise… we don’t even want to think about it.
Colombo encore
The first step, as already brought forward to Maywill obviously be the technical confirmation of Riccardo Colombo, returning in these hours from a trip to Central and South America. Working with Bergoro’s little tiger, who deserved a second chance after his salvation, there will be a top-level technical staff, made up of Beppe Le Noci, Massimo Sala and the very welcome new entry Giovanni Fiettapassed once you hang them shoes hang up from the field to the bench
Pick up in Sondalo: Pisa and Palermo nearby
Once the technical staff has been announced, Pro Patria will also make it official the dates of the start of preparation and of Sondalo’s withdrawalduring which the tiger cubs will face off with Pisa, stationed in nearby Bormio (left by Fabregas’ Larians, in favor of Spain). Among the further possible tests of Colombo’s blue and whites – in addition to the traditional friendly match with a local representative from Alta Valtellina – the friendly match with Palermo, in retreat in Livigno. Difficult, but on paper not impossible, also the one against Monza, guest at Temu-Ponte di Legno, where Javorcic’s Pro – a few years ago – faced the former’s Sampdoria Stefano Romano.
Curiosity: after the Pro, the Genoa women
And to stay on the subject of withdrawal, we would like to point out another small curiosity, linked to theHotel of the Alps where the tiger cubs will stay. In fact, there will be a symbolic handover between Pro Patria, which obviously had the exclusivity of the dates (from mid-July to the end of the month), and the ambitious Genoa Womendetermined to aim for promotion to the top women’s league, also given the favorable tradition (excusations permitted) of those who have chosen and continue to choose Sondalo for years to plan the jump in category (it had happened to Prina’s Entella, from C to B, and to Javorcic’s Pro Patria, from D to C)
Players and club
Before leaving for training camp, as per consolidated Turottian tradition, the 2024/25 edition of the white and blue squad will be largely completed. In the next thirty days Turotti – who already has the shopping list in mind – will dive headlong into the market to set up the Pro Patria of tomorrow as soon as possible, between confirmations, inevitable farewells and above all new purchases. A Pro Patria that could also benefit, off the pitch, from new professional figuresconfirming Via Ca Bianca’s intentions to really raise this blessed bar.
PRO PATRIA 2024/25
Under contract
Goalkeepers: Luca Bongini (born 2006, contract until 2026).
Defenders: Ervin Bashi (2005 until 2026).
External: Angel Ndrecka (2001 until 2025), Marco Sum (2002 until 2025), Christophe Renault (2002 to 2025), Ramon Caluschi (2004, returning from the Mestre loan, until 2025).
Midfielders: Andrew Mallamo (2002 until 2026), Davide Irons (2002 until 2026), Leonardo Piran (2003 until 2026).
Attackers: Jonathan Pitou (2004 until 2025), Davide Castles (1999 until 2025), Giorgio Citterio (2003 until 2026), Leonardo Ferrario (2006 until 2026), Emanuele Zanaboni (2005, returning from the Bari loan, until 2026).
Expiring
Giulio Mangano (goalkeeper born in 1999); Manuel Lombardoni (defender 1998), Lorenzo Flavors (Defender 1996); Francesco Marano (midfielder 1990), Luca Bertoni (midfielder 1992), Gianluca Nico (midfielder 1988), Filippo Ghioldi (midfielder 2002); Leonardo Stanzani (striker 2000).
Options to exercise
Stephen Vague (defender 2001, contract until 2024 with option 2025), Sean Parker (striker 1997 until 2024 with option 2025).
End of loan
William Rovida (goalkeeper on loan from Inter in 2003), Andrea Moretti (defender 2002 on loan from Inter), Alesandro Minelli (defender 1999 on loan from Juve), Guillame Renault (winger 2002 on loan from Atalanta), Dennis Curate it (forward 2004 on loan from Inter).
