In the Serie B market yesterday there were several official movements, both incoming and outgoing, some of which were quite significant. Let’s see the most relevant ones.
Palermo, Devetak sold to Croatia. And he: “I expected another chance”.
“Palermo FC announces that it has permanently sold Mladen Devetak to HNK Rijeka. City Football Group, President Mirri and the entire Rosanero family wish Mladen the best for the rest of his sporting career”: with this press release, the Rosanero announced a transfer that had been in the air for days. The Serbian then, speaking to ILovePalermoCalcio.it he said: “I am convinced that Rijeka could be an excellent opportunity for my career. I expected and hoped that I would be given a second chance at Palermo. Unfortunately, I was not granted it. In any case, I wish the rosanero the best of luck for next season”.
Catanzaro, Simone Pontisso stays: here is the renewal until 2026
The Catanzaro announces that it has extended the player’s contract Simone Pontisso, who will remain in yellow and red until 30 June 2026, with a possible option for the following year.
Before the renewal, as reported FootballCatanzaro.itPontisso had been insistently sought by Sudtirol, who would have liked to give him a leading role under the orders of mister Valente. The renewal of the midfielder joins those of Tommaso Biasci, Stefano Scognamillo and Pietro Iemmello (not yet official). Pontisso arrived in the Lombard capital in the summer of 2022, becoming one of the men that Vincenzo Vivarini has always taken into account in the rotations, first in the exciting promotion to Serie B, in the 2022/23 season, and then also in the past year in B.
Cosenza, José Mauri’s coup returns to Italy.
the Cosenza has filed the contract of Jose Augustin MauriThe Argentine is an old acquaintance of Italian football having grown up in the youth teams of Parma and having also played for Milan and Empoli. He signed after a trial period. The last experience at Sarmiento in Argentina, the midfielder therefore returns to Italy 5 years later. He arrives on a free transfer and was jokingly announced by the Calabrian club with a post on Instagram where a photo is taken of him celebrating after a goal against Boca Juniors, with the following caption: “Cheering at the Bombonara is exciting, cheering at the Marulla is unique”. Mauri signed for one season, arriving on a free transfer: his contract will expire on 30 June 2025.
Reggiana, Leo Stulac arrives permanently. Two-year agreement until June 2026
New arrival at Reggiana: here is Leo Stulac from Palermo. This is the press release from the Granata: “AC Reggiana announces that it has temporarily acquired from Palermo FC the sporting achievements of the Slovenian footballer Leo StulacThe midfielder born in 1994 will wear the Torino shirt on loan until 30 June 2026.
Pisa, defender Samuele Angori, born in 2003, arrives permanently from Empoli
On the day that Filippo Inzaghi’s team drew 1-1 in the friendly against the coach’s brother Simone’s Inter, Pisa announced a new arrival from Empoli. Here’s what the club announced: “Pisa Sporting Club is pleased to announce the positive outcome of the negotiation with the Company Empoli FC for the definitive acquisition of the rights to the sporting performances of the footballer Samuele Angori who from today becomes part of the Nerazzurra family”.
Sassuolo: Erlic sold to Bologna
The Sassuoloas had been in the air for days, lets Erlic leave for Bologna. The Croatian centre-back was announced by the rossoblù club and will have to take up the heavy legacy of Riccardo Calafiori, who flew to Arsenal in recent days. Erlic was linked to Torino for a long time, but in the end he decided to sign for the Felsinei, who prevailed by inserting themselves into the negotiations.
Frosinone: Begic arrives on loan from Parma
New purchase also for Frosinone, which aims to return to Serie A soon after relegation last year: here is Begic on loan from Parma. This is the press release from the Ciociari: “Frosinone Calcio announces on its official channels that it has reached an agreement with the sports club Parma Calcio 1913 for the acquisition of the sports services of the footballer Tjaš Begić. The 2003-born striker arrives on loan and will wear the yellow and blue shirt until June 30, 2025.”