Cittadella’s home factor could decide relegation fate
On February 26, 2025 by Jake IovineCittadella will likely have to overcome its home struggles to avoid relegation as the race for survival heats up in Serie B. As the club looks to avoid relegation for a ninth straight year, the Granata are holding a fragile lead in 14th place, one point above the relegation playout spot with eleven games remaining.
Okwonkwo signs for Cittadella, makes return after three years
On January 16, 2025 by Jake IovineOrji Okwonkwo is back at Cittadella. The club officially announced the 26-year-old striker on loan from Bologna on Thursday afternoon. Okwonkwo rejoins the Granata three years since playing his last game for the club. The former Under-17 World Cup winner joined Cittadella prior to the start of the 2021/22, where he scored six goals in
EXCLUSIVE – How a World Cup in 1974 led Roberto Venturato to produce a Cittadella miracle decades later
On January 10, 2025 by Jake IovineAn 11-year-old Robert Venturato curiously watched his television as West Germany faced the Netherlands in the World Cup 1974 Final. A Dutch team that featured a 27-year-old Johan Cruyff looked to win the country’s first World Cup in the team’s first final appearance. Cruyff’s influence and the Dutch’s “Total Football” during the tournament caught the
Andrea Magrassi completes move to Milan Futuro
On January 2, 2025 by Jake IovineCittadella announced the departure of forward Andrea Magrassi to Serie C side Milan Futuro on Thursday. The 31-year-old striker will join the Milan reserves on a contract until 2027. Magrassi joined Cittadella in the summer of 2022 and made 68 appearances for the club, scoring five goals and tallying two assists. The striker was involved
Another unwanted record for Cittadella: club makes worst start after 16 games
On December 8, 2024 by Jake IovineIt’s been a season of unwanted broken records for Cittadella, but the club broke another one following a 5-0 defeat to Spezia on Sunday afternoon. Cittadella is enduring its worst start in club history after 16 games in the professional leagues. Alessandro Dal Canto’s men currently sit bottom of Serie B with 13 points with
Capradossi joins Cittadella, seeks to improve club’s defensive problems
On November 25, 2024 by Jake IovineDefender Elio Capradossi was officially unveiled as a Cittadella player on Monday, signing as a free agent. The 28-year-old defender joins the Granata in hopes of turning around the club’s defensive struggles. Cittadella has conceded 22 goals in 14 games this season, including five given up in the last two matches. Capradossi, born in Uganda,
Bari poses difficult challenge for Cittadella in recent times
On November 21, 2024 by Jake IovineWinning against Bari in 90 minutes has posed a difficult task for Cittadella in recent years, both at home and on the road. Cittadella’s win percentage against Bari is the third lowest against any current Serie B team, winning 14.3% of games all-time against the Puglian side. The Granata are 3-9-9 all-time against Bari, with
Cittadella’s offensive struggle can be seen in expected goals tally
On November 14, 2024 by Jake IovineScoring has been hard to come by for Cittadella this season, and its expected goals tally reflects the team’s struggles. The Granata are bottom of Serie B in goals scored, netting seven goals (excluding 8/27 forfeited loss) in 13 league games. Alessandro Dal Canto’s side sits 19th in the league with 12 points as Serie
Alessandro Dal Canto unveiled as new Cittadella head coach
On October 14, 2024 by Jake IovineCittadella officially announced Alessandro Dal Canto as the new head coach of the club on Monday afternoon. Dal Canto takes over the team following Edoardo Gorini’s sacking on Friday, ending a three-year tenure with the Granata. The club officially unveiled the new coach on Monday during a press conference alongside club president Andrea Gabrielli and
Cittadella expected to announce new coach on Monday
On October 11, 2024 by Jake IovineCittadella is expected to announce its new coach on Monday following the dismissal of Edoardo Gorini, sporting director Stefano Marchetti said. Gorini was relieved from his coaching duties on Friday morning following three full seasons at the club. A record defeat last Saturday against Sassuolo was enough for the Granata to sack the boss after