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Option from bench Contini (hand) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Lecce.

Impact Contini suffered a hand injury over a month ago but is finally making his return, with the goalie an option from the bench. He should continue in the backup role moving forward, likely to remain in this role moving forward until Alex Meret (foot) is fit, then serving as the third-string keeper.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Suffers hand injury Contini fractured the third metacarpal of his right hand in training, Napoli announced.

Impact Contini will be on the mend for about a month, Il Roma reported. Youngster Mathias Ferrante is set to serve as the third-stringer behind Alex Meret and Vanja Milinkovic-Savic in the coming matches.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Napoli debut Contini made no saves in 16 minutes of action during Friday's 0-0 draw with Monza.

Impact Contini replaced Alex Meret in the 74th minute, seeing out the final 16 minutes plus stoppage time to preserve the clean sheet. It was Contini's Napoli debut, though Pierluigi Gollini is the more likely candidate to replace Meret if the incumbent keeper is out for any length of time.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Sampdoria Contini has transferred to Sampdoria on a season-long loan from Napoli, the clubs announced.

Impact Contini has yet to debut in Serie A and played in multiple teams in the lower leagues over the course of his young career, lastly Crotone and Vicenza. He will deputize Emil Audero following the departure of Wladimiro Falcone.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE