Andrea Belotti joins Serie B side Modena on free transfer
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Former Torino and Italy striker Andrea Belotti has signed with Serie B club Modena after being released by Como.
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Attributed to original sourceAndrea Belotti is set to continue his career in Serie B after reaching an agreement to join Modena on a free transfer.
According to Tuttosport , the former Torino and Italy striker has agreed to a contract with the Gialloblu, reportedly for one year, and is expected to undergo his medical tests on Tuesday before completing the move.
Belotti arrived in Modena on Monday evening and, assuming there are no issues with his medical, he will then take part in his first training session under coach Paolo Mandelli.
VERONA, ITALY – MAY 05: Andrea Belotti of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A TIM match between Hellas Verona FC and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on May 05, 2024 in Verona, Italy.(Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Belotti joins Serie B Modena The 32-year-old, who turns 33 in December, is looking to rebuild his career after a difficult spell at Cagliari. His time in Sardinia was disrupted by a serious knee injury, with the striker undergoing surgery after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament rupture.
Belotti returned to action towards the end of last season, but his contract with Cagliari was not renewed , leaving him available as a free agent.
The move to Modena will see Belotti return to Serie B for the first time in 12 years, having previously played in the division during his early career with Albinoleffe and Palermo.
The striker will now hope to rediscover his best form and help Modena push for a strong campaign.
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What happened
Andrea Belotti, the 31-year-old forward who famously captained Torino and earned 44 caps for Italy, has joined Serie B side Modena on a free transfer. Belotti was released by Como at the end of last season and has opted to drop down a division to revive his career. The move marks a significant step down for a player who once scored 26 Serie A goals in a single campaign and was linked with several top clubs during his Torino prime.
Chance analysis
Belotti's arrival in Serie B signals the twilight of a career that once promised a move to a Champions League club. After spells at Roma, Fiorentina, and a frustrating stint at Como, the former Azzurri striker is rebuilding at a promotion-chasing Modena side. It's a reminder of how quickly fortunes change in Italian football, and Modena get a proven goalscorer whose experience could be decisive in a tight promotion race.
Modena gain a high-profile but declining forward whose goalscoring could boost their Serie B promotion bid, while the move confirms Belotti's exit from top-flight Italian football.