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Avellino target former Real Madrid star James Rodriguez for Nesta in Serie B

Serie B side Avellino have confirmed ongoing negotiations to sign former Real Madrid star James Rodriguez. The 35-year-old Colombia captain is open to playing in the Italian second tier due to his strong relationship with head coach Alessandro Nesta.

From PSG to Serie B! Three-time Ligue 1 champion finds new club

Former Paris Saint-Germain defender Colin Dagba has sealed a surprise move to Italian Serie B side Carrarese Calcio after becoming a free agent. The three-time Ligue 1 champion has put pen to paper on a contract until June 2028 with the Apuan outfit, ending his stint in Belgium as he seeks to revitalise his career in Italian football's second tier.

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Mattia Perin's potential transfer to Palermo hits complications

Mattia Perin's potential move from Juventus to Palermo has hit complications as the Bianconeri assess their goalkeeping department. Should the experienced Italian goalkeeper eventually depart, Juventus have already identified potential replacements behind the scenes.

Sao Paulo target free agent Jamie Vardy

Brazilian giants Sao Paulo have made an initial approach to sign Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy on a free transfer following his departure from Cremonese. The 39-year-old forward is assessing his future options after returning home to England, with the South American outfit considering whether to formalise a direct offer for the veteran striker.

Vardy linked with STUNNING English football return

Jamie Vardy is reportedly linked with a remarkable return to English football after spending a season in Italy with Cremonese. The veteran striker, who famously fired Leicester City to their miraculous Premier League title in 2016, is currently a free agent and searching for a final challenge in his storied career.

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Cole quits Cesena manager role due to 'change in strategy'

Ashley Cole has announced his departure from Serie B side Cesena, bringing an abrupt end to his first head coaching role after just three months. The former England international decided to step down following internal discussions regarding the club’s future direction.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Mantova	4	3	1	0	8	3	5	10	W D W W
2	Palermo	4	3	1	0	8	4	4	10	D W W W
3	Sudtirol	4	2	2	0	5	2	3	8	D W D W
4	Avellino	4	2	1	1	6	3	3	7	D W W L
5	Modena	4	2	1	1	6	3	3	7	D L W W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Mantova

W
D
W
W

Palermo

D
W
W
W

Sudtirol

D
W
D
W

Avellino

D
W
W
L

Modena

D
L
W
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Serie B titles?

Genoa hold the record for the most Serie B titles, winning Italy's second-tier six times. Their most recent Serie B title win came in 1988-89.

How many teams are in the Serie B?

20 teams contest in the Serie B and battle it out for promotion to Serie A. The first-ever season of Serie B was played in 1929-30 and featured 18 teams.

Who has made the most Serie B appearances ever?

Luigi Cagni holds the record for the most appearances in Serie B. The former Italian defender played for Brescia and Sambenedettese between 1970 and 1987, making 485 appearances in Serie B.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Serie B?

Stefan Schwoch, a former Italian striker who was a journeyman, scored 135 Serie B goals with five different clubs to become the all-time top scorer in Italy's second division.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Serie B and how old was he?

Andrea Pierobon is the oldest player to play in the Serie A. The former Italian goalkeeper was 45 years and 307 days when he appeared in his final game ever for Citadella in 2015.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Serie B and how old was he?

Gaetano Renna is the youngest player to ever feature in a Serie B game. Renna was just 14 years and 89 days old when he played for Brindisi in a game against Cosenza in 1948.

Which famous players have played in the Serie B?

Paulo Dybala, Mauro Icardi, Gabriel Batistuta, Diego Simeone, Diego Milito, Pavel Nedved, Gianluigi Buffon, Alessandro Del Piero, Giorgio Chiellini, and David Trezeguet are among the most famous players to have played in Serie B.

Which famous managers have managed in the Serie B?

Didier Deschamps, Filippo Inzaghi, and Maurizio Sarri are among Serie B's biggest managers of all-time.

What is the biggest stadium in the Serie B?

Bari's Stadio San Nicola, with a capacity of 58,270, is Serie B's biggest stadium.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Serie B?

Kevin Bonifazi is Serie B's most expensive signing of all-time. Bonifazi was signed by SPAL from Torino for €11 million ahead of the 2020-21 season.