Gianluca Busio named new captain of Venezia ahead of Serie A season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 5:57 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Gianluca Busio has been announced as the new captain of Venezia, confirming the role ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 Serie A season. He takes over from Michael Svoboda, who recently transferred to Brighton in the Premier League. Busio, 24, played a key role in Venezia’s promotion last season, starting 37 of 38 matches and contributing seven goals and four assists. He aims to lead a strong team that hopes to remain in the top flight following a history of fluctuating between Serie A and Serie B. The American midfielder, who has 17 caps for the U.S. men's national team, stated his readiness for the captaincy in an interview with Sky Sport Italia.
- •Busio confirms captaincy role ahead of Serie A season.
- •He replaces Michael Svoboda, who joined Brighton.
- •Busio started 37 league matches during the promotion season.
- •He has been with Venezia since 2021.
- •Venezia seeks stability after recent promotions and relegations.
- 5:57 PMYahoo Sports — USMNT midfielder Gianluca Busio to captain Venezia in Serie A
"Gianluca Busio has confirmed that he is the new captain of Venezia.
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