Alessandro Pio Riccio is recovering from a previous inflammation, is available to change teams, and is ready to listen to offers. Bari has shown interest in the player. According to Il Secolo XIX, neither Avellino nor Bari has reached an agreement with agent Galli. The report states that more days may be needed for the deal to be finalized and that contacts are set to continue.

According to CalcioMercato, the potential exit of 23-year-old Italian defender Alessandro Pio Riccio from Sampdoria is contingent on the club signing another defender. Negotiations for his departure are currently slowed because the player has a physical problem with inflammation. The possibility of a move to either Bari or Avellino could increase if Sampdoria signs a defender soon. Riccio joined Sampdoria in August 2024 and has made 13 appearances in Serie B this season. A former Italy U20 international with 6 caps, his contract with the club is valid until June 2027. His current market value is €400k, according to Transfermarkt.