A Chat with Simone Canestrelli

Pisa’s return to Serie A after 34 years runs parallel with Simone Canestrelli’s journey, rising through Serie C and B before making his top-flight debut in Bergamo against Atalanta. Ever-present in his first Serie A season, he has turned the shift from midfield to defence into an asset of composure and game management. Alongside leaders such as Raúl Albiol and Antonio Caracciolo, he is part of a group built on compactness. After reaching 100 appearances in Nerazzurro, one priority remains: staying in the division and establishing himself at this level | Serie A 2025/26