Venezia FC Team News - Soccer

Albion Rrahmani - Joins Venezia Rrahmani has signed a contract until 2029 with Venezia upon coming in from Sparta Prague.

Impact Rrahmani is coming off a couple of productive seasons in the Czech Republic and put up 16 goals and 4 assists in 49 outings across all competitions in the most recent one. He'll likely be one of the featured strikers for the newly promoted side.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Thierry Correia - Signs with Venezia Correia has agreed to a one-year contract with Venezia with an conditional option to extend it.

Impact Correia quickly finds a new home after leaving Valencia as a free agent and will have strong chances to be a starter on one of the defensive wings. He assisted twice, contributed to two clean sheets and tallied 41 shots (six accurate), 31 tackles and 27 clearances in 24 matches in 2025/2026.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Thierry Correia - Departs Valencia Correia will leave Valencia when his contract expires, bringing an end to a seven-year association with the club, according to Superdeporte.

Impact Correia made 24 appearances and contributed two assists across 1,394 minutes this season, his most productive campaign in recent memory after a tenure repeatedly disrupted by injuries that prevented him from reaching his potential. The Portuguese right-back departs having made 160 official appearances in total for the club since joining from Sporting CP, now heading into free agency ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

John Yeboah - Hits post in final outing Yeboah had two shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Mexico.

Impact Yeboah was the best player on the pitch for Ecuador and his dribbling was a handful throughout, winning seven of eight duels he faced. He was at the heart of Ecuador's closest moments to scoring, with two dangerous shots that deserved more as one hit the post and the other drew a strong save from Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel. He ends the tournament as one of Ecuador's standout performers despite his luck never quite turning, finishing without a goal contribution but with eight shots and seven chances created across four games to his name.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Armel Bella-Kotchap - Quickly returns to Serie A Bella-Kotchap has agreed to a contract until 2030, with an option, upon transferring from Verona to Venezia.

Impact Bella-Kotchap was a standout despite his team's relegation last season and put up interesting numbers when available, as he dealt with a number of injuries. He'll be a pillar of the defense if he stays healthy. He recorded 20 tackles, 32 interceptions and 86 clearances in 19 tilts in 2025/2026, contributing to one clean sheet.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

John Yeboah - Creative in win Yeboah registered three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 2-1 victory versus Germany.

Impact Yeboah played a major role in the 2-1 win over Germany, creating three chances while winning four duels and completing passes at an 82 percent accuracy rate. Across the group stage, the midfielder has produced six shots, seven chances created, five accurate crosses, and eight recoveries, remaining heavily involved in Ecuador's buildup play. Although he has yet to appear on the scoresheet, a rare occurrence given his 10 goals and nine assists in 31 appearances for Venezia this season, his overall impact has still been significant.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

John Yeboah - Eight crosses in 0-0 draw Yeboah had three shots (two on goal), eight crosses (four accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Curacao.

Impact Yeaboah continue his run of three shots in each World Cup game so far this year for Ecuador. His stats mostly impressed from a crossing and creative perspective. The winger attempted eight crosses, including two corners. Of those eight, he completed four crosses, and this led to four chances created. The Venezia winger was also denied twice by Eloy Room, who had a record-breaking game in goal. These two shots on target out of three were his firtst shots on target of the tournament.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

John Yeboah - Nearly scores in loss Yeboah had three shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Cote D'ivoire.

Impact Yeboah nearly produced a standout moment, hitting the crossbar from outside the box in what was one of Ecuador's best chances of the match. He showed an eye for goal, with his shots all coming from a similar position on the right side of the box. Operating from the right midfield position, Yeboah could have contributed more in a creative sense, though he still posed a consistent threat that suggests upside going forward. If he starts against Curacao, who conceded seven goals to Germany in their opener, he will have a favorable opportunity to make an impact on the attacking end.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Pisa and Verona relegated by Lecce win while Venezia promoted from Serie B

Pisa and Verona will spend next season in Serie B

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Alessio Zerbin - Serviceable in Juventus meeting Zerbin drew three fouls and recorded three crosses (one accurate) and two tackles (zero won) in Sunday's 3-2 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Zerbin put up pedestrian numbers as he was unable to impose his will on the flank in this one. He was a day-one starter and one of the best performers for his side since switching sides in January, recording one goal, one assist, 25 key passes and 74 crosses (18 accurate) in 18 tilts. He'll initially head back to Napoli since his side got relegated.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

John Yeboah - Takes two shots versus Juventus Yeboah drew one foul and had two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-2 loss against Juventus.

Impact Yeboah was again the main source of offense with his sprints and playmaking, but he wasn't directly involved in the two goals. He found his groove only late in the season. He has scored and assisted once in 33 games (11 starts), notching 30 shots (10 on target), 20 chances created and 26 crosses (five accurate).

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hans Nicolussi Caviglia - Causes key PK in Juventus game Nicolussi Caviglia had two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), one chance created and three corners in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Nicolussi Caviglia did a little bit of everything as usual and hit the post with a long-range effort, but he fouled Francisco Conceicao in the box late in the game, dooming his side, although they wouldn't have avoided relegation even with a win, given Lecce's result. He's likely to stay up after a solid campaign where he tallied four goals, two assists, 53 shots (20 on target) and 72 crosses (17 accurate) in 35 matches.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alfred Duncan - Unued versus Juventus Duncan (calf) didn't play in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Duncan was back on the team sheet after three games but wasn't fielded even though Venezia weren't whole in the midfield. Multiple injuries have limited him to 16 appearances (12 starts), during which he has posted 15 shots (four don't target), 11 key passes, 17 crosses (seven accurate) and 17 tackles.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Subs in versus Juventus Oristanio (shoulder) had one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in 13 minutes in Sunday's 3-2 loss against Juventus.

Impact Oristanio tried to help his team's final push from the bench despite not being 100 percent, but to no avail. He had some productive stretches but also lengthy droughts this campaign, finishing with three goals, three assists, 44 shots (12 on target) and 59 crosses (13 accurate) in 37 games (29 starts). He's likely to draw interest from Serie A sides in the summer.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Fila - Nets in Juventus meeting Fila drew one foul and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in Sunday's 3-2 loss against Juventus.

Impact Fila was back in the starting lineup after a month and scored right away with a slightly scuffed volley that still went in. He didn't have many touches afterward. He had an up-and-down spell after transferring in January, failing to obtain a starring role and posting two goals, eight shots (six on target), six chances created and five clearances in 10 games (six starts).

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Scores and assists against Juventus Haps scored one goal and assisted once from two shots (one target) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 loss against Juventus.

Impact Haps got the call over Kike Perez, with some rejiggering in the midfield, and almost willed his team to a positive result, as he teed up Daniel Fila with a precise cross from the left flank very early in the game and then found the target with a cross-shot. He bowed out midway through the second half either due to severe cramping or a muscular problem. He hadn't contributed to a goal before this game. He was a rotational piece and tallied 26 crosses (six accurate), 30 tackles, 37 clearances and seven interceptions in 25 games (14 starts). It remains to be seen whether he'll stay after the relegation, but he has already played in Serie B in the past.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ionut Radu - Beaten twice in Juventus clash Radu made two saves and one clearance and conceded three goals in Sunday's 3-2 loss against Juventus.

Impact Radu didn't have blunders but was again hung out to dry by his defense. He had a bounce-back campaign after joining in January due to Filip Stankovic's injury, allowing 18 goals in 15 matches, keeping four clean sheets and making 48 saves.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

VENEZIA-JUVENTUS 2-3 | HIGHLIGHTS | Juve Secure CL Spot in Thriller! | Serie A 2024/25

MAY 25, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Juventus qualify for Champions League ahead of Roma, Lazio on dramatic final day of Serie A season Igor Tudor's side secured a nervy 3-2 victory at Venezia, whose relegation was confirmed by the result, to pip Roma into fourth place.

MAY 25, 2025 • NYTIMES.COM

Juventus secures Champions League berth with wild win at relegated Venezia

Juventus won 3-2 at Venezia in the final round of Serie A to finish fourth and take the final Champions League spot

MAY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Gianluca Busio - Late scratch for Juventus fixture Busio is unavailable for Sunday's match versus Juventus due to a late undisclosed injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Busio is out for the season finale after suffering a physical problem in training. Venezia are going with Hans Nicolussi, Issa Doubia and Mikael Egill Ellertsson in the midfield since Kike Perez is initially on the bench. He finishes up with two goals, 36 shots (seven accurate), 28 key passes and 46 tackles in 33 appearances (28 starts). He might get the chance to stay in the top flight even if his side gets relegated.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Fit for Juventus tilt Oristanio (shoulder) has been included in Venezia's game-day squad list to face Juventus on Sunday.

Impact Oristanio is healthy enough to be an option after leaving early in the previous game and could make an appearance in the second half. Daniel Fila and John Yeboah are starting up front in this one.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alfred Duncan - Available against Juventus Duncan (calf) is a bench option for Sunday's game versus Juventus.

Impact Duncan has managed to recover from a calf strain that kept him out for the past three matches and could log some minutes if need be. He has notched four shots (one on target), four chances created, three tackles (all won) and one clearance in his past four showings (two starts).

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Avoids serious injuries Oristanio (shoulder) escaped without structural damage and could make the bench Sunday against Juventus, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Oristanio received encouraging news from tests and has a shot to avoid missing time, although he might be managed after starting in the past two fixtures. Christian Gytkjaer, Daniel Fila or Mirko Maric would get the nod if that were the case. He has scored once and added six shots (one on target), one chance created, five crosses (one accurate) and three tackles (all won) in his last five outings (three starts).

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Richie Sagrado - DNP in Cagliari tilt Sagrado (thigh) was an unused sub in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Sagrado was back on the bench but wasn't deployed, as has been the case in most matches this campaign, considering that he has featured just thrice, all from the start amid a few different injuries. He has notched one shot (zero on target), two tackles, three interceptions and four clearances in the rare instances he was called upon.

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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