Spezia Calcio: contract renewed for sporting director Stefano Melissano

La Spezia, 20 June 2025 – After that of the CEO of Spezia Calcio Andrea Gazzoli and the technician's confirmation Luca D'Angelo, the shot is taken contract renewal also for the sports director Stefano Melissano until 30 June 2027.

Having arrived in the Gulf of Poets on the occasion of the 2020/2021 Serie A championship, Melissano was among the architects of the historic salvation, before joining Fiorentina the following season. Having returned to the club in via Melara in the 2022/2023 season, the one just concluded was the fourth championship at the helm of the sports area of Spezia, a path full of challenges and important decisions, which have brought the Eagles to the brink of a new historic promotion.

“Stefano Melissano has consistently demonstrated his value as an exceptional sporting director – declared the president of Spezia Calcio Charlie Stillitano – . We are proud to be able to continue the walk together and to continue to build a competitive and cohesive team with a solid foundation for long-term success and sustainability.”

Then the words of the person directly concerned: “For me this city now represents a second home and I am proud to be able to continue my work here – he explains Melissano – . The challenges that have arisen over time have been occasions of growth that have allowed us to create solid foundations. I will continue to work as I have always done, with honesty, commitment , sacrifice, hunger and the desire to give my all contribution to make proud a people who made me feel one of them".