Italian right-back Mattia Zanotti, 22, stated that if the injury had not occurred in the last weeks of the transfer market, things could have turned out differently regarding a departure. He also stated that at some point he wants to play in a top league, but is currently fully focused on Lugano. For Lugano, he has provided 2 assists in 6 Super League appearances this season. The Italy U21 international has 18 caps and a contract with the Swiss club until 2028. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €12.00m. During the previous transfer window, clubs including Leeds United and Bologna were linked with Zanotti.