It’s a dream, and maybe it will remain one too. But Rimini, like many Serie C clubs, also gave us a thought for Colin Saco, the Mali player, born in 2002, who wore the Ancona shirt last season. But in the Marche region the midfielder who in a few weeks will be involved in the Paris Olympics with his country’s Under 23 team is owned by Napoli. And president De Laurentis’ club seems to have other plans for him. Serie B. A dream, as we were saying, for the Rimini management to have it in Rimini. In a midfield, the red and white one, which certainly needs some tweaking, thinking about last season. And Colin Saco certainly put himself on display in his 31 games wearing the Ancona shirt in the championship that has just ended. Thirty-one appearances, seven goals and two assists. Not bad for a central midfielder who makes physical ‘power’ his best asset. But not the only one, so much so that many in B have noticed him. Rimini reflects, and the need for unders (better if already with some experience in the category) is an absolute priority. Just as it is a priority to try to retain players who are still under contract, but who have a good number of suitors. This is the case of Davide Lamesta. The Piedmontese winger is currently enjoying his summer holidays, but always with his cell phone within earshot. And that cell phone rings. Serie B has noticed Colin Saco, but certainly also Lamesta. But not only. There are also several top C clubs, or those that want to become top, courting him. Last, in order of time, is Spal. Who just ‘got’ a three-point penalty. President Tacopina must demonstrate his intentions to the public and being able to bring a big player from last season to Ferrara, and Lamesta has become one in all respects, would be an appreciated signal in Emilia. The city is whispering and the owners seem intent on silencing everyone. The operation is not simple also because in Rimini they would like to keep hold of the Piedmontese player. And in any case, don’t give it up to what could be a direct competitor. The market negotiations have not yet come to fruition, but there are already those who are pushing hard.
