Lorenzo Insigne Is Joining Pescara, Confirms Serie B Club’s President
The Napoli and Italy legend will be plying his trade at one of his former loan clubs in Serie B.
Giuseppe Labellarte
Updated on 28 January 2026
Lorenzo Insigne is set to return to Pescara, with the Serie B club’s president confirming an agreement has been reached.
The former Napoli captain is preparing for an emotional homecoming, more than a decade after first breaking into senior football in Abruzzo.
Lazio were keen on Insigne, who has been a free agent since leaving MLS side Toronto FC in 2025.
However, Pescara president Daniele Sebastiani has now stated the Insigne deal is done, describing the move as historic for the club.
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Sebastiani told Italian media the club had been working quietly, but confidently, to bring Insigne back where his rise began.
Insigne previously played for Pescara in 2011-12, a famous season under Zdenek Zeman alongside Ciro Immobile and Marco Verratti.
“Insigne? About a month ago, we spoke about another matter,” Sebastiani told Radio Tuttonapoli.
“He told me that, if Serie A didn’t offer him anything, he might consider returning to Pescara.
“After that, we talked more about it. I came to Naples with the director and we had a meeting.
“He confirmed his intention. It’s a romantic return.”
🚨🔵⚪️ Pescara are set to sign Lorenzo Insigne as a free agent after he left Toronto last summer.
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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 27, 2026
Pescara believe Insigne’s experience can lift both performances and expectations amid their Serie B struggles.
Sebastiani then said Insigne would need a few weeks to get up to speed, suggesting his debut won’t be until mid-February.
However, fans would “definitely” see Insigne in the stands against Mantova on Saturday, January 31.
“Physically, he’s doing well,” he said. “Obviously, he’ll need a few weeks to get back into shape, but we can afford to wait for him.
“It’s too early to see him on the pitch against Mantua, also due to bureaucratic issues, but he’ll definitely be at the stadium.”
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And Daniele Sebastiani confirmed that Verratti also played a key role in the negotiations.
“We were both crucial,” confirmed Sebastiani. “I’ve always had a wonderful relationship with Lorenzo.
The negotiations went on for about a month. “We met in Naples and decided to maintain the utmost confidentiality. Insigne was honest, telling us what he thought right away.”
After a few days of deliberation, Insigne made his final decision.
“He explained to us that if a certain situation hadn’t been resolved by Monday, he would sign with Pescara,” concluded Sebastiani. “And that’s exactly what happened.”
Insigne hasn’t ruled Italy out either, Footitalia previously reporting that he is still pushing for a return to the Azzurri national side.
Giuseppe Labellarte
Giuseppe Labellarte is a sports journalist with over a decade of professional experience in the industry. His main professional expertise is in soccer. Prior to joining FootItalia, he worked for the likes of Sports Mole, TBR Football, the Chelsea Chronicle and numerous other sites, along with having bylines in the likes of the Nottingham Post. He holds degrees in Journalism and International Relations.
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