Fortitudo makes a point by renewing Matteo Fantinelli for two seasons. The captain’s desire to remain in Fortitudo, the club’s desire to meet the playmaker’s needs were stronger than the Friulian sirens. Despite the important offer put on the table by Udine’s sporting director, Andrea Gracis, Captain Fantinelli has decided to join the Effe and his people for another two seasons. Flagship player, not only for being the captain, Fantinelli will still wear the blue and white vest. Almost a record in modern basketball for a player who, 31 years old on November 24th, has tied his future to Effe. With the confirmation of Fantinelli, that of Bolpin, Aradori and also Giuri, the external department begins to take shape.
Basciano, Alibegovic and the club will now have to move for the forward package and for the foreign pair for which the new coach will have to make serious reflections. If it is true that Aradori’s return is expected no earlier than December, Fortitudo must carefully evaluate whether it is appropriate to return to the formula with a foreigner in the external department and one among the forwards, or whether to confirm the choices made on the field charted this year by Ogden and Freeman.
It thus becomes imperative to tighten up as soon as possible for the coach who will lead the team. The hot name is and remains that of Marco Ramondino, even if there are economic problems to overcome. Released on Christmas Eve, but under contract with Tortona until 30 June 2026, to be able to find the right situation requires both the good intentions of Effe, but at the same time of the Piedmontese club and the coach.
Situation in full evolution, but if it is not possible to close it, another name could be that of Daniele Parente, former coach of Trapani, who general manager Nicolò Basciano knows well from the many years spent together in Sicily.
