After his arrival at Iraklis, Walter Mazzarri wants to complete high-profile signings of Italian footballers, and one of these players is 33-year-old attacking midfielder Simone Verdi. Simone Verdi's contract with Sudtirol expires in the summer and will not be renewed, making him a free agent and a financially affordable option. The Italian international, who has four caps for his country, joined FC Südtirol in January 2026. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €500k.