BARI – The magical moment of Valerio Di Cesare continues, squeezed for months now in the virtual embrace of a city that has elected him as a champion of Bari. Next Friday the former Galletti captain will receive the keys to the city from the new mayor, Vito Leccese. An act that further certifies the very close bond between the beating heart of the Apulian capital and a Di Cesare who dragged Bari to safety just when it seemed that the worst was one step away. His goals, his temperament, his “hunger” for football at 41 years old. This is why from next Friday Di Cesare will be a little more from Bari.
Not just Partipilo. The Bari market is open in multiple directions. In the next few hours, the arrivals of the forwards Lorenzo Sgarbi, 23 years old, as well as the 20 year old Giuseppe Ambrosino will be announced: both will be taken on loan from Napoli. There is also a dialogue with Juventus regarding Mattia Compagnon, a 22-year-old attacking winger who played for Feralpisalo in the last championship. Information was also requested on Oliver Urso, 25-year-old Novara midfielder, but a real negotiation has not yet started. A priority is undoubtedly the goalkeeper: in addition to some young people, the red and white club is trying to insist on Mirko Pigliacelli, 30 years old, currently playing for Palermo, but with a contract expiring on 30 June 2025. The dialogue is open, but the parts are not yet close. Furthermore, Marco Pissardo should remain: the 26-year-old from Lombardy is considered a valid alternative and talks are open to renew the bond expiring in 2025. Speaking of stays, the club would still like to count on Mattia Maita, courted by Cesena: Bari , however, will not sell him unless for a fair fee, as well as with the guarantee of not contributing in any way to the onerous salary of the midfielder, who is still bound until 2026.
WITHDRAWAL: HERE ARE THE DATES For the third consecutive year, meanwhile, the town of Roccaraso will once again host the red and white retreat. Located at approximately 1250 meters above sea level, south of the Cinquemiglia plateau, approximately 335 km from Bari, the small Abruzzo village has thus been confirmed as the site of the pre-season retreat and will welcome the first steps from the second week of July of the new Apulian complex. Before departure, the group will meet at the headquarters on the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th of July for the usual phases dedicated to medical visits and first athletic tests and then move, on the afternoon of Wednesday 10th, in the shadow of the training ground. ‘Aremogna with the first work session scheduled for the morning of Thursday 11th. The club led by president Luigi De Laurentiis will stay in Alto Sangro until Wednesday 24th July, carrying out training sessions on the grassy surface of the municipal sports centre. Four friendlies are being defined.
