Pisa is focused on securing points in their upcoming match against Genoa, even as they keep an eye on the transfer market. The team trained on New Year’s Day, and one of the highlights was the return of M’Bala Nzola from the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where his team Angola was eliminated in the first round. Nzola might start, and if the coach opts for a 3-5-2 formation, he will compete for a position alongside Tramoni and Moreo. In the 3-4-2-1 setup, Tramoni and Moreo could support either Meister or Nzola. Additionally, Piccinini has fully recovered from illness, while Cuadrado, Stengs, and Akinsanmiro remain sidelined due to injuries and the ongoing cup tournament.
On the transfer front, Pisa aims to enhance the squad under coach Alberto Gilardino with the addition of three players who can elevate the team’s performance. The focus is on acquiring a central forward, potentially from Central or Northern Europe, a versatile attacking player, and a midfielder capable of filling multiple roles. The club’s ambition doesn’t stop there, as they are also looking to add at least two more significant players—a fifth midfielder who can play on both the right and left flanks and a defender to bolster a backline that has struggled at times, having conceded eight goals in the second half of matches post-November break.
In personnel news, Marius Marin is nearing the end of his contract, which expires on June 30, and negotiations for a renewal have yet to materialize. The club is eager to avoid losing him for nothing and is exploring solutions that would allow Marin to continue playing and maintain his role with the Romanian national team, which will be vying for World Cup qualification in March. There’s speculation surrounding a potential move for Marin to MLS or Saudi Arabia, but no concrete offers have emerged. Should he leave, it will likely be on a permanent basis. Since joining Pisa in 2018 and coming to prominence through numerous appearances and contributions, Marin has become a symbol of commitment and loyalty to the club, boasting a record of 256 appearances and seven goals.
The situation reflects the club’s dual focus—on immediate performance in the league and long-term development through the transfer market. With strategic reinforcements, Pisa hopes to enhance their on-field capabilities as they move forward in the season.