SASSUOLO NEWS

Marcus Holmgren Pedersen - Heads to Sassuolo Perdesen has joined Sassuolo on loan with an option to buy from Feyenoord, the club announced.

Impact Pedersen has recorded one goal and seven assists in 88 appearances with Feyenoord. He notched three shots (one on target), two key passes, nine crosses (zero accurate), and six tackles in seven Europa League games last season. He joins Jeremy Toljan, Filippo Missori, and Matias Vina on the defensive flanks for Sassuolo. He can play on either side of the pitch, like the first two.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruan - Eligible to face Napoli Ruan served a one-game ban in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Ruan had some disciplinary problems last season, but the coach leaned on him regularly when he was available. That might continue to be the case even though they signed a solid option in Mattia Viti. Instead, Martin Erlic figures to be the linchpin at the position and prevented things from falling apart in the opener.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Set to miss Atalanta clash Berardi won't be an option versus Atalanta as he has been practicing on the side to force a move to Juventus, director Giovanni Carnevali told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Impact Berardi could be sidelined for further matches if the stalemate doesn't get solved, as the team turned down his request to transfer because it's too late in the summer. Gregoire Defrel, Cristian Volpato, or Emil Ceide will replace him in the XI, but they aren't as productive.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Uros Racic - Headed for Italy Racic will join Sassuolo on a permanent transfer from Valencia, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Racic spent last season on loan with SC Braga, making 38 appearances across all competitions, including seven European outings in the Europa and Conference Leagues. Despite the added experience, the 25-year-old midfielder simply wasn't part of Valencia's long-term plan and instead will join Italian club Sassuolo where he will hope to make more of an impact.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Lipani - Moves to Sassuolo Lipani has joined Sassuolo on a permanent transfer from Genoa, the two teams announced.

Impact Lipani turned heads during the recent U-19 European Championship, which Italy won, but he made just two appearances in Serie B last season, so he's unlikely to have a meaningful role in the early going.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

50 to watch: Armand Lauriente - France's next right-footed left-wing star? A rapid winger with potential, Lauriente did well for Sassuolo in his Serie A debut season but also has plenty to improve on

AUGUST 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Matias Vina - Heads to Sassuolo Vina has joined Sassuolo on loan with option to buy from Roma, the clubs relayed.

Impact Vina is on the move again after spending the last six months at Bournemouth. He'll replace Georgios Kyriakopoulos and Riccardo Marchizza and will attempt to challenge Rogerio as the starting left-back. He posted two goals, 19 tackles, 17 interceptions, and four inaccurate crosses in 12 appearances (five starts) with the Cherries.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armand Lauriente - Returns in friendly Lauriente (knee) came off the bench in Friday's friendly against Vipiteno.

Impact Lauriente missed a couple of pre-game matches to complete his rehab from a previous meniscus surgery but returned on the pitch well before the opener and shouldn't be limited at the start of the season. He logged seven goals, six assists, 56 shots (22 on target), and 61 chances created in 28 matches in 2022/2023.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Cragno - Transfers to Sassuolo Cragno has joined Sassuolo on loan with option to buy from Monza, the two sides announced.

Impact Cragno departs after one season where he lost the battle for the starting job and appeared just once. He'll have to compete with veteran Andrea Consigli at his new club, and it's not a guarantee he'll be the top option right away. He allowed 63 goals, made 106 saves, and kept two clean sheets in 35 appearances with Cagliari two campaigns ago.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Boloca - Joins Sassuolo Boloca has moved from Frosinone to Sassuolo on a permanent deal, the teams announced.

Impact Boloca is the first piece brought in by Sassuolo to replace Davide Frattesi, although he has different traits compared to the now Inter player, as he's more defensive-minded. He has logged three goals and three assists in 80 Serie B appearances.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Mulattieri - Transfers to Sassuolo Mulattieri has signed with Sassuolo after completing a full transfer from Inter Milan, the club announced Friday.

Impact Mulattieri has scored 18 goals with four assists across 57 Serie B appearances while on-loan with Cagliari and Frosinone over the last two seasons, and the 22-year-old is now making the step up to the top division as he moves on a permanent basis to Sassuolo. He will likely start out as the backup striker option to Andrea Pinamonti and Gregoire Defrel at his new club.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Pegolo - Another campaign with Sassuolo Pegolo has signed a one-year contract extension with Sassuolo, the club announced Monday.

Impact Pegolo is coming back for another season with Sassuolo, despite the fact that he'll be 43 years old by the end of it. He conceded three goals in two Serie A starts in January, and should continue as the backup to Andrea Consigli in goal.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Returning to Sassuolo Kyriakopoulos is back at Sassuolo after six months at Bologna.

Impact Kyriakopoulos showed well right after joining but was knocked out for an extensive period of time by an illness, and Bologna are pursuing younger players before eventually trying to take him back. He's unlikely to stay put, unless his previous competitor Rogerio departs.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Volpato - Joins Sassuolo Volpato has moved from Roma to Sassuolo on a permanent basis, the clubs relayed.

Impact Volpato notched a few appearances in the past two campaigns and departed to seek playing time. He'll initially provide depth in a few offensive roles. He logged one goal, one assist, seven shots (one on target), and seven catches created in ten games in 2022/2023.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Missori - Moves to Sassuolo Missori has joined Sassuolo on a permanent deal from Roma, the club announced.

Impact Missori logged three appearances in his first pro season, tallying four tackles, three interceptions, two inaccurate crosses, and three clearances. If he doesn't leave on loan, he'll compete with Jeremy Toljan and Mert Muldur to play at right-back.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Toljan - Paltry against FIorentina Toljan had one clearance and one inaccurate cross in Round 38's 1-3 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Toljan struggled to produce for the third consecutive start in a row. He got the nod in 29 games since Mert Muldur extensively dealt with an ankle injury, and Nadir Zortea filled in for a handful of games while he was out, but he wasn't great on either end. He tallied 28 crosses (ten accurate), 22 chances created, 37 tackles, and 35 clearances in 31 games, providing one assist and contributing to seven clean sheets.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Romagna - Plays one half in last match Romagna had two interceptions and one block in 45 minutes in a 1-3 loss to Fiorentina in the season finale.

Impact Romagna made his second and longest appearance of the season after missing most of it due to a pair of knee injuries. At least he was able to resume playing after nearly two years on the shelf because of multiple setbacks.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Obiang - Unused in Fiorentina game Obiang didn't star in Round 38's 1-3 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Obiang didn't see the pitch for the tenth time in the final 12 rounds. He had a good stretch in January and early February, but then the coach reverted back to Maxime Lopez. He posted 26 tackles, three key passes, eight interceptions, and 13 clearances in 17 appearances (11 starts).

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mert Muldur - Commits one foul in season finale Muldur had two touches and committed one foul in six minutes in Round 38's 1-3 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Muldur returned on the pitch for a short cameo after missing almost the entire campaign due to an ankle fracture. He had been technically healthy for a month before his final appearance. If he stays, he'll compete with Jeremy Toljan to start at right-back in 2023/2024.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Marchizza - Logs two clearances against Fiorentina Marchizza had one interception and two clearances and was booked in 15 minutes in Round 38's 1-3 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Marchizza saw limited action even though some fellow reserves got some run in the season finale. Despite being healthy, he featured just ten times (three starts), tallying three chances created, 18 crosses (four accurate), two tackles, and two interceptions.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maxime Lopez - Unimpressive versus Fiorentina Lopez had 49 touches in Round 38's 1-3 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Lopez handled the ball a lot but didn't record meaningful stats and was pulled after 58 minutes. He wasn't as key and productive as in previous seasons and lost the starting job for a minute in January. He failed to contribute to a goal and posted 32 key passes, 25 crosses (eight accurate), 42 tackles, and 19 clearances in 30 appearances (25 starts).

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gian Marco Ferrari - Overwhelmed in Fiorentina tilt Ferrari had one clearance and created one scoring chance in Round 38's 1-3 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Ferrari got the nod but played just the first half as the gaffer gave minutes to some rarely used players in the season finale. He was supplanted by Ruan Tressoldi for a good chunk of the campaign. He featured in 33 games (24 starts), recording 23 tackles, 23 interceptions, 82 clearances, and 20 blocks, scoring once and contributing to six clean sheets.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Erlic - DNP versus Fiorentina Erlic didn't play in a 1-3 loss to Fiorentina in the season finale.

Impact Erlic was occasionally benched here and there as the coach rotated three center-backs but started the large majority of matches and was usually dependable. He tallied 27 tackles, 31 interceptions, 115 clearances, and 23 blocks in 28 games, contributing to seven clean sheets.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gregoire Defrel - Comes off the bench against Fiorentina Defrel had three touches in 32 minutes in Round 38's 1-3 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Defrel was used as a sub for the third game in a row but didn't do anything. He had a good stretch while Andrea Pinamonti was injured but was mostly a backup throughout the season and hit the net just twice. He added one assist, 16 shots (ten on target), nine key passes, and one inaccurate cross in 27 appearances (13 starts).

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Henrique - Creates one chance versus Fiorentina Henrique had one clearance, drew two fouls, and created one scoring chance in Round 38's 1-3 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Henrique couldn't make his presence felt on offense in the season finale. He turned his campaign around from January onward becoming a regular and showing well. He tallied four goals, one assist, 25 shots (12 on target), and 27 chances in 30 games (21 starts).

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE