Leonardo Bertone, a playmaker for Thun, stated that his move to FC Luzern was a result of his own conviction and not because of doubts about FC Thun’s future or the departure of coach Mauro Lustrinelli. The talks with sporting director Remo Meyer convinced Bertone quickly. In Luzern, the new number six is expected to take on a central role and is now the oldest player in the squad.

Leonardo Bertone left Thun at his own request and signed with Luzern. His contract is until the summer of 2028 and includes an option for an extension of another season.

Leonardo Bertone, a 32-year-old Swiss midfielder, has left Thun to join Luzern on a free transfer. Thun's coach, Mauro Lustrinelli, also recently left for Union Berlin. Bertone was a key player and vice-captain for Thun, scoring 11 goals in 33 league matches last season. It was anticipated that Bertone would not extend his contract, with the expectation that he would move to a team considered stronger than Luzern, which finished seventh last season. The local newspaper Bernzeitung reported that the transfer indicates Bertone does not believe in another successful season for Thun. The newspaper also noted that he moved to a lower-ranked team instead of clubs such as Basel or Young Boys. According to Swiss media, it will be challenging for Thun to find a replacement for the midfielder. Bertone joined Thun in July 2022 and has 13 caps and one goal for the Switzerland U21 national team. Transfermarkt lists his current market value at €400k.