Pedro Obiang Set to Join Monza After Leaving Sassuolo

Pedro Obiang is about to join Monza, leaving Sassuolo as he signs with the Serie A club. He’s already having medical tests. The transfer was finalized today with Monza CEO Adriano Galliani playing a key role in closing the deal.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Monza moved quickly to strengthen their midfield by securing Pedro Obiang from Sassuolo. The 33-year-old central midfielder brings a lot of experience from both the Premier League and Serie A. Obiang had been with Sassuolo since 2019, often playing as a regular part of the team. Now he’s at Monza as the club looks to strengthen their squad ahead of summer preparations, with medical evaluations currently ongoing to finalize the move.

WHY OBIANG IS IMPORTANT FOR MONZA

This move comes at an important time for Monza. Under new coach Alessandro Nesta, the club finished the 2024/25 Serie A season in the middle of the table and is looking for experienced players to push higher up the standings. Obiang’s leadership and Serie A knowledge are expected to help stabilize Monza’s midfield. He is joining a team that has made several recent transfers, indicating strong ambition in the transfer market. For Sassuolo, losing a player of Obiang’s caliber is a blow as they narrowly avoided relegation this season.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BOTH CLUBS?

With the transfer window now open, Monza are expected to officially announce Obiang’s signing once his medicals are completed. The team will begin preseason training later this month as they prepare for the 2025/26 Serie A campaign. Their first fixture is set for August, giving Obiang the whole summer to adjust and integrate with his new teammates. Sassuolo, meanwhile, will need to find a replacement for Obiang before the new season starts, as they aim to improve on their recent struggles and climb higher in the standings next year.