Frosinone Extends Loans of Three Key Players

Loan extensions confirm Frosinone’s squad plan

Newly-promoted Frosinone has secured the continuation of three loan deals that underpinned its surprise Serie B campaign. The club finished second last term, earning automatic promotion to Serie A largely thanks to a group of young players borrowed from Genoa and Atalanta. By renewing these agreements, Frosinone ensures it can keep the core of its promotion squad together for the upcoming top‑flight season.

Key players on new deals

• Gabriele Calvani – 22‑year‑old centre‑back loaned by Genoa; featured 37 times for the Canarini last season.
• Seydou Fini – 20‑year‑old Italy Under‑21 forward from Genoa; scored once and added two assists in eight appearances during a six‑month loan.
• Giorgio Cittadini – 24‑year‑old central defender on loan from Atalanta; this is his third consecutive season with Frosinone, having first joined in 2024.

All three moves are temporary without purchase options, leaving the players free to join their parent clubs when the 2026‑27 loan window closes.

What it means for the promotion campaign

Retaining Calvani, Fini and Cittadini gives Frosinone a solid defensive backbone and a hint of attacking flair as it prepares for Serie A challenges. The club’s second‑place finish in Serie B was built on loan talent, and keeping those individuals suggests the manager intends to replicate that success at a higher level. With no buy‑options attached, the experiment remains fluid, but the extensions signal confidence in the players’ ability to compete immediately.

The image captures the scene of Seydou Fini with Genoa, a reminder of the connections that are now part of Frosinone’s on‑field identity. These loan extensions illustrate how smaller clubs can leverage Serie A’s youth pipelines to bridge the gap to the top tier. As the squad prepares for its inaugural Serie A campaign, the renewed agreements will be a key factor in its adaptation.