Cremonese close on Baschirotto and Zerbin double deal | OneFootball

Serie A newcomers Cremonese are close to two big signings, as they reportedly strike a €3m deal with Lecce for Federico Baschirotto and beat Pisa to Napoli’s Alessio Zerbin.

According to Pianeta Lecce and Sky Sport Italia, the side that earned promotion via the play-offs has secured Baschirotto for the new season.

Baschirotto and Zerbin set for Cremonese

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The muscular central defender, who can also play as a right-back, turns 29 in September and has been at Lecce since 2022.

This would represent a return for him, as he started his career in the Cremonese youth academy, playing for the senior squad until his free transfer to Viterbese in 2019.

The cost of the operation is believed to be around €3m for a player with 112 Serie A appearances under his belt, scoring five goals and providing two assists.

Meanwhile, Cremonese are also reportedly close to Napoli attacking winger Zerbin, as Sky Sport Italia claim talks with Pisa over personal terms broke down.

It is expected to be a loan with obligation to buy in case of Serie A safety for €3.5m.

The 26-year-old spent the last six months on loan at Venezia, having previously played with Monza, Frosinone, Pro Vercelli, Cesena and Viterbese.