Carrarese has turned down Pisa’s bid, estimated at around €5 million, for the defensive duo Simone Zanon and Luca Abiuso. The offer, ranging between €4 million and €5 million, was deemed too low compared with the club’s internal valuation of roughly €6 million for the two players.

Why did Pisa target Zanon and Abiuso?

Pisa, looking to strengthen its squad for a push back to Serie A, identified Zanon, a centre‑back, and Abiuso, a left‑back, as ideal fits for its playing style. Both showed defensive solidity last season and could bring stability to Pisa’s back line. Carrarese, however, stressed the need to keep squad continuity for the upcoming campaign, especially after Julian Illanes’ departure.

Other suitors: Cagliari and Thun

Meanwhile, Cagliari has shown interest in Zanon, seeing him as a possible Serie A defensive reinforcement. Across the Alps, Swiss side Thun has put forward a bid for midfielder Emanuele Zuelli, regarded as one of Carrarese’s emerging talents. Despite the approaches, Carrarese has reiterated that Zuelli’s market value exceeds €5 million, making an immediate deal unlikely.

Summer market moves: loans and returns

Beyond the ongoing negotiations, the club is close to finalising the loan return of Tommaso Rubino from Fiorentina and the arrival of Lorenzo Romani, a 2005‑born defender, also on loan from Fiorentina. Another transfer nearing completion involves Pietro Pinelli, born in 2006, who is set to move from Lazio to Carrara for the season.

Pre‑season camp: where and when?

New manager Gabriele Cioffi scheduled his first press conference for 12:30 p.m. today and has already arranged the pre‑season camp in Caldaro, Trentino‑Alto Adige, from July 14 to July 26. The squad will train at Castelvecchio Municipal Sports Field, staying at Hotel Weingarten in San Paolo Appiano. Medical checks and fitness tests start this morning, aiming for peak condition ahead of the first Coppa Italia match against Torino on August 15.

Current league standing

Carrarese sit 12th in Serie B with 44 points, after 10 wins, 14 draws and 14 losses from 38 games, and a recent form of LDLDL. The team has scored 47 goals and conceded 52, leaving a –5 goal difference. They trail league leaders Venezia by 38 points, and their latest result was a 2‑1 loss to Virtus Entella on May 8 2026.

What to expect in the upcoming season?

With the confirmation of young arrivals and the refusal to sell Zanon and Abiuso, Carrarese aims to solidify its defence and improve its scoring average, hoping to climb the table. A potential friendly against Napoli, still pending confirmation, could provide an early indicator of how the squad is shaping up for the Serie B challenge.