“Who stays and who goes. De Rose wants to follow Toscano”, headlines the Resto del Carlino.
But Catania considers the director’s salary too high.
We start again from the block of the team that dominated Serie C. Almost all the Bianconeri are under contract except Pierozzi who has returned to Fiorentina and Coccolo who is a free agent. Klinsmann (2026), Lewis (2025 returned from Pontedera), Piacentini (2026), Varone (2025), Chiarello (2025), Nannelli (2025), Ogunseye (2025), the returning Udoh (2025) should be leaving. Not an easy job of thinning out for sporting director Fabio artigianato. The stay in Cesena of two protagonists of the promotion is difficult: the director De Rose (37 years old, deadline 2025) who could follow Toscano to Catania but the salary is considered high by the Sicilian club. The striker Corazza is also leaving (another year of contract), after a good season (12 goals) he is on the market. Mignani will have to evaluate Saber (2025) who can present himself both as a low playmaker and as an attacking midfielder. The starter in goal should be Pisseri (2025) with Siano as backup (2026). In defense, new additions of physicality and experience will be needed on a base that can already count on Prestia (2026), Ciofi (2025), Pieraccini (2026). However, Silvestri’s stay is in the balance, although he has a contract until 2026. Confirmations are in sight for Adamo (2025) and Donnarumma (2025). In midfield Francesconi (2026) and Berti (2026) should be important players. David (2026) and Giovannini (2027) will be loaned out. In attack, much will depend on Cristian Shpendi (2026); if an offer of around 4 million arrives he will leave but try to have him on loan for a season. Kargbo (2026) instead should continue in black and white.
