Antonio Filograna stated that Chiricò is and remains a Casarano player. He said he felt obliged to clarify and categorically deny all the rumors that had circulated in recent days, even in a disorganized manner. Filograna added that Mino Chiricò is a key element of their team, one of the protagonists of the first part of the season, and the top scorer of the group, and that they had never considered parting with such a valuable player. Filograna continued, stating that there is a big difference among rumors, desires, and the concreteness of a negotiation, which he said never took place. He added that the indisputable fact is that Mino remains a cornerstone of Casarano's season and that, as far as he was concerned, the matter was abundantly closed. The 34-year-old Italian winger has recorded 7 goals and 5 assists in 11 league appearances this season. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €200k. Salernitana has recently been linked with the player.