Pisa Transfer Market: Monza Doesn’t Say No—Paolo Bianco Ready to Welcome Back the Striker
Pisa, which has chosen to put its trust in Paolo Bianco, makes no secret of its ambitions: it wants to return to the top flight after just one year in the lower division. The demanding coach from Foggia, fresh off a promotion to Serie A with Monza, can’t wait to reunite with Andrea Petagna, with whom he achieved that goal in Brianza.
And on Friday night, following the 3-0 Coppa Italia victory over Avellino, the Biancorossi’s head coach, Ivan Juric, certainly didn’t stand in the way of the move: “We’re making various moves—a small revolution,” he said at the final whistle. “Andrea is a wonderful guy; he’s never missed a practice, and even tonight he showed commitment and determination. Whether he stays or goes, I’m certain he’ll have a great season.”
The main obstacle to the deal remains financial: Petagna earns a salary exceeding 2.5 million euros per year, a figure that is decidedly high by the Tuscan club’s standards. The most likely solution remains a loan deal with Monza sharing the cost of his salary, an arrangement that would make the deal sustainable for both parties. To further facilitate dialogue between the two clubs, Pisa could include the transfer rights of Idrissa Tourè in the negotiations; the German-Guinean midfielder is set to leave Tuscany and is being closely monitored by Monza’s management.
For his part, Petagna is very familiar with the Monza environment: in four seasons with Monza—interrupted by a loan to Cagliari in 2023–2024—the Trieste-born forward made 76 appearances across all competitions, scoring 14 goals. These numbers attest to a solid bond with the club, but they are not enough to guarantee him a starting spot in Juric’s lineup, where Patrick Cutrone is firmly the first choice as center forward.
Another factor pushing Monza toward a quick transfer is the emergency that has struck the team in recent hours: Matteo Pessina suffered a dislocated patella in his right knee and underwent surgery. Recovery will take a long time, with a return to the field possible, at best, toward the end of October, but more realistically expected between November and December. The loss of the captain is forcing Juric to take decisive action in the transfer market on multiple fronts, making it even more urgent to trim the roster where there are position overlaps.
Petagna’s departure is therefore not merely a technical decision; it is also a financial necessity that would allow Monza to free up resources to reinvest elsewhere. Pisa, for its part, knows it has the player’s interest as a trump card: reuniting with Paolo Bianco, with whom he experienced the joy of promotion to Serie A, is more than enough motivation for the striker, born in 1995, to pack his bags and return to Tuscany.
