According to an official statement, Gubbio has acquired 20-year-old Italian Luca Barani from US Sassuolo Calcio through a provisional deal lasting until June 30, 2027. Barani is a left-back who developed in the youth sector of Sassuolo. During the 2025/2026 season, he made 46 appearances for Sassuolo in the Primavera 1, where he scored 3 goals and provided 8 assists. Barani also has one cap for the Italy U17 national team. His current market value is listed by Transfermarkt as €200k.