Mattia De Sciglio stated on social media that Hradec Králové contacted him persistently and that over the following weeks, he received multiple contract versions that were often incomplete or required details to be integrated. De Sciglio also stated that he underwent and passed all required medical examinations, in addition to completing further in-depth checks. He reported spending three days in the Czech Republic, where he participated in two full training sessions with the team and worked regularly without any limitation. De Sciglio added that he was unexpectedly informed he would not be considered of immediate help. He rejected any insinuation regarding the medical tests, asserting that the facts are objective and documented.

FC Hradec Králové considered signing 33-year-old Italian defender Mattia De Sciglio, who has previously played for clubs such as AC Milan and Juventus, as a short-term solution for the spring part of the 2025/26 season. The player underwent medical tests with the club, but after an evaluation of all results and circumstances, Hradec Králové decided not to sign him. Sporting director Petr Pojezný stated that the primary reason for the decision was that De Sciglio would not have been an immediate reinforcement, which was the main objective of the potential signing. Pojezný acknowledged that a player of his caliber would have been a significant benefit to the club and the entire Chance Liga, but explained that the club has opted to continue with its long-term strategy of building a squad for the next season. He added that this approach is in line with the philosophy introduced by the club's new shareholders and that the current squad has their full confidence. The club also thanked the player and his management team for their excellent communication and cooperation.