Luigi Picca

Striker - Catania
23 Oct 2035
Tuesday
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Overview Personal Contract News 3 Transfers Relations Events 62 Awards 5 Matches History

Events

62

  1. Clashed with Rafael Melo over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  2. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $106.9K/y

  3. Left out as Rafael Melo was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Rafael Melo was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  4. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  5. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  6. Clashed with Rafael Melo over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  7. Left out as Rafael Melo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Rafael Melo was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  8. Praised by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  9. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Minor
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  10. Left out as Rafael Melo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Rafael Melo was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  11. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  12. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  13. Criticised over his pressing work

    Moderate
    Cause
    The criticism focused on missed pressing triggers and slow recovery runs. His match rating of 6.0 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  14. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.

  15. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  16. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  17. Left out as Rafael Melo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Rafael Melo was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  18. Clashed with Rafael Melo over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  19. Left out as Rafael Melo was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Rafael Melo was preferred — longer time settled at the club.
    Cause
    Still inside the settling-in window after his recent move.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  20. Left out as Rafael Melo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Rafael Melo was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  21. Squad status changed

  22. Window closed with no move

  23. Settling well into the dressing room

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  24. Clashed with Rafael Melo over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  25. Worried by competition from a new signing Alessio Altieri

    Moderate
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  26. Clashed with Rafael Melo over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  27. Asked the club to find him a new team

    Minor
    Cause
    Ongoing dressing-room dynamics drove this.

  28. Clashed with Rafael Melo over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  29. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  30. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  31. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  32. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $106.9K/y

  33. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Contract talks stalled — listed after repeated failed renewals
    Who
    Coach Interim

  34. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $106.9K/y

  35. Clashed with Rafael Melo over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  36. Turned down the offered deal

    Serious
    Cause
    He turned down the club's offer. The wage was below his expectations.

  37. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Catania

  38. Contract expired — became a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Triestina →

  39. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $130.7K/y

  40. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $130.7K/y

  41. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $130.7K/y

  42. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Contract talks stalled — listed after repeated failed renewals
    Who
    Coach Interim

  43. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $130.7K/y

  44. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Triestina

  45. Contract expired — became a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Bumprom Gomel →

  46. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $132.0K/y

  47. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $132.0K/y

  48. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $132.0K/y

  49. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Listed to reduce the wage bill
    Who
    Board

  50. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $132.0K/y

  51. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $132.0K/y

  52. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $119.6K/y

  53. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $119.6K/y

  54. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Bumprom Gomel

  55. Free transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Released by mutual agreement
    Who
    Board

  56. Contract expired — became a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Ascoli →

  57. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Well below squad average
    Who
    Bartoli Gianmarco

  58. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $52.3K/y

  59. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $52.3K/y

  60. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $37.8K/y

  61. Board loan-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Young talent needs competitive matches to develop
    Who
    Board

  62. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $37.8K/y