Mirko Antonucci officially joins Spezia after two seasons with Cittadella.
On August 1, 2023 by Jake IovineAfter weeks of speculation, Mirko Antonucci was officially announced as a Spezia player on Tuesday afternoon. Antonucci will be joining the Ligurian side after two brilliant seasons at Cittadella. The former Roma Primavera midfielder drew interest from top clubs during his time in Veneto, playing 76 games and scoring 14 goals for the Granata. Antonucci
Cittadella suffer defeat against AC Trento.
On July 28, 2023 by Jake IovineCittadella were defeated for the first time this season, falling 1-3 in their preseason friendly against AC Trento. The Granata were punished by a ruthless Trento offense, who were leading by three goals by halftime. The Serie C side kept Cittadella off the scoresheet until the 89th minute, when Flippo Pittarello scored a consolation goal.
Cittadella beat Real Vicenza after second half goals.
On July 26, 2023 by Jake IovineCittadella defeated Real Vicenza in their second preseason match in Lavarone on Wednesday, thanks to two second half goals from Enrico Baldini and Giuseppe Carriero. The match was originally going to be against Bozner FC, but a late change of plans meant Real Vicenza were the ones to face the Granata on Wednesday afternoon. Andrea
Cittadella acquire Alessio Rizza from Empoli.
On July 25, 2023 by Jake IovineCittadella have announced the signing of 20 year old left back Alessio Rizza from Serie A side Empoli. The young left back spent his first season as a professional player at Piacenza last year, where he made 29 appearances in all competitions. Rizza is a product of Empoli’s youth academy, where he was a regular
Cittadella score 20 in preseason opener.
On July 23, 2023 by Jake IovineCittadella put 20 past Alpe Cimbra in their first game of preseason, defeating the local side in Lavarone. The Granata arrived in Trentino this weekend to begin their two-week preseason retreat as they prepare for the upcoming Serie B season. Edoardo Gorini’s men play again on Wednesday at 5pm local time against Eccellenza side Bozner
Del Fabro departs Cittadella for Switzerland.
On July 16, 2023 by Jake IovineAfter a season and a half at Cittadella, Dario Del Fabro will not continue with the Granata after not renewing his expiring contract. The center back was signed in January 2022, and made a total 25 appearances for Cittadella. Del Fabro will now continue playing in Switzerland, signing a three year contract with Yverdon Sport,
Lores Varela signs with Avellino in Serie C.
On July 13, 2023 by Jake IovineIgnacio Lores Varela’s spell at Cittadella is over after a year and a half as the Uruguayan attacker signs with Avellino in Serie C. Lores Varela was signed in the winter of 2022, where he’s made 46 appearances for Cittadella. He will now join former Granata teammates Davide Mazzocco and Mamadou Tounkara with Avellino in
Donnarumma signs for Cesena, Tavernelli does not renew.
On July 11, 2023 by Jake IovineThe adventures for Daniele Donnarumma and Camillo Tavernelli at Cittadella have completed after three seasons. Donnarumma has signed a two year deal for Serie C side Cesena, while Tavernelli is drawing attention in Serie C after his contract did not renew with Cittadella. Both Donnarumma and Tavernelli were brought into Cittadella in the summer of
Cittadella’s official 2023/24 fixtures.
On July 11, 2023 by Jake IovineCittadella now know who they will play on the opening weekend of the new Serie B season, while also finding out the other 37 games in the season. The Serie B calendar presentation was held on Tuesday night in Como at the Villa Olmo, where for the first time an asymmetrical calendar was to be
Cittadella’s preseason schedule and opponents set.
On July 8, 2023 by Jake IovineCittadella will once again play a handful of friendlies in Lavarone for their preseason training as they get ready for the new campaign. Edoardo Gorini’s men will travel to the mountains on July 23rd, where they’ll start their preseason training. They’ll play a total of six games during their stay in Trentino. Here’s the full