Nicola Sansone, a former SerieA player with a career that spanned top-level clubs such as Parma, Sassuolo, Bologna and Villarreal, has signed a new contract with NoviVelia, a team that competes in the Third Category of Salento. The decision was made after the midfielder, who concluded his last experience with Lecce in 2025, decided to return to the roots of his native country, where his parents originated.
Sansone's move to NoviVelia represents a coup of great importance for a team that usually operates in one of the lowest categories of Italian football. With over 300 appearances in SerieA and more than 50 goals, the 1991 player brings with him a wealth of experience and professionalism which is expected to contribute significantly to the development of the club and the motivation of the young talents present in the youth sector.
The midfielder, born in Germany, has always shown a strong connection with his roots. The choice to sign with NoviVelia has been described as a "heartfelt choice", as the team represents his parents' hometown. This decision, in addition to giving an emotional value to the transfer, could also strengthen the bond between the club and the local community, offering NoviVelia a point of reference of high technical level and international experience.
The contract with NoviVelia was announced in a context of great enthusiasm on the part of the club, which sees Sansone as a key element in aiming for promotion to the higher categories. His presence on the pitch is set to bring greater visibility and stimulate the interest of other high-level players to join the club's project.
As for the future, NoviVelia intends to exploit Sansone's experience to improve the technical structure and performance on the pitch. The club has already outlined a development plan which includes the implementation of advanced training programs and the search for emerging talents. With the arrival of Sansone, NoviVelia is preparing to launch a new phase of growth, with the aim of emerging higher in the Italian football scene.