Venezia FC announces the signing of goalkeeper Stefano Minelli. The player has signed an agreement that will tie him to the arancioneroverde club until the end of the 2025/26 season.

A product of Brescia’s youth academy, where he made his professional debut and played four seasons — collecting 130 appearances and 33 clean sheets across Serie B and the Coppa Italia — Minelli, 31, brings extensive experience within Italian football.

Throughout his career, he has played for Padova, SPAL, Perugia, Frosinone, Cesena, Südtirol, Feralpisalò, and Novara, amassing a total of 126 appearances and 50 clean sheets across Serie B and Serie C competitions.

Stefano Minelli
“I’m really delighted to have joined such a prestigious club as Venezia. It’s a team with an important history and a strong identity, one that has truly stood out in recent years for its vision and mentality. When Venezia reached out to me, I didn’t have a single doubt — I immediately felt the seriousness of the project and the passion that surrounds this team. The atmosphere at the Penzo is something truly unique, and I can’t wait to experience it.”

Welcome to the arancioneroverde family, Stefano.