Tuttomercato reported that Spezia is interested in signing Italian defender Antonio Candela from Venezia. The report indicated that Spezia has shown a strong interest in Candela, who is currently on an international tour with Venezia in Belgium and France. Spezia has reportedly made a decisive move, and it appears that everything is set for Candela to sign a three-year contract. The signing is expected to take place on Monday. Candela, born in 2000, previously spent a season on loan with Real Valladolid in Spain after beginning the season with Venezia. His contract with Venezia is valid until June 2027, and Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €1.80m.