Enrico Baldini out for one month following injury.
On August 8, 2023 by Jake IovineCittadella forward Enrico Baldini will be sidelined for the first month of the season after an injury suffered last weekend. The Cittadella superstar came off with an injury during the team’s last preseason match against Luparense. Baldini underwent medical tests on Monday, with the results coming back as a hamstring strain. The injury is expected
Cittadella’s first three games announced.
On August 7, 2023 by Jake IovineCittadella now know the times and dates of their first three matches of the Serie B season. After facing Empoli in the Coppa Italia Round of 64 this coming Saturday, the Granata will host Reggiana on August 20th at 8:30pm CET. The following Saturday (August 26th) will see Edoardo Gorini’s side travel to Emilia Romagna
Cittadella ends preseason with a win.
On August 5, 2023 by Jake IovineIn their final preseason match of the summer, Cittadella came out victorious 4-1 in their friendly against Serie D side Luparense. Coming back from their two week long retreat in Lavarone, the Granata had one more test match, this time against local side Luparense at the Stadio Gianni Casée di San Martino di Lupari. Enrico
Claudio Cassano joins Cittadella from Roma’s Primavera.
On August 3, 2023 by Jake IovineRoma Primavera attacker Claudio Cassano has officially joined Cittadella, the club announced today. Born in Trani, Cassano spent his youth with A.S. Roma’s academy. Last season with the U19’s, Cassano made 39 appearances in all competitions, scoring 13 goals and bagging 9 assists. The promising 20 year old will now join the Granata in Serie
Cittadella defeat Virtus Verona as Lavarone preseason wraps up.
On August 2, 2023 by Jake IovineCittadella were victorious in their fifth preseason game in Lavarone as they defeated Virtus Verona 2-0 on Wednesday. A first half goal from Giuseppe Carriero gave the Granata the lead at halftime, before Andrea Magrassi added another for Edoardo Gorini’s team to give them the win. This was the last preseason match in Trentino as
Emil Kornvig joins Cittadella from Spezia.
On August 1, 2023 by Jake IovineCittadella have announced the signing of Danish midfielder Emil Kornvig from Spezia. Kornvig, who spent last season on loan at Cosenza, will be joining the Granata from Spezia. The deal is not related to Mirko Antonucci’s recent transfer to the Ligurian side. Before moving to Italy, Kornvig started his career with Danish side Lyngby BK.
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