Torino returned to training at the Filadelfia training ground on Saturday, preparing for upcoming friendlies against Burnley and Avellino, with the arrival of Eray Comert from Valencia nearing completion. The 28-year-old Swiss international defender arrived in Turin on Friday and is expected to sign a two-year contract with the Serie A club, according to reports in Italy. All formalities are expected to be completed imminently, making him available to manager Ignazio Abate.
Comert featured for Switzerland at the 2022 World Cup, making three appearances during the tournament. He spent last season with Valencia, where he made 26 appearances across all competitions, contributing one goal. The move to Torino offers Comert a new challenge in Serie A, following a period in La Liga.
Torino are also on the verge of securing the loan signing of 21-year-old defender Pietro Comuzzo from Fiorentina. Comuzzo arrived in Turin on Friday evening and is scheduled to undergo a medical examination on Saturday. The addition of both Comert and Comuzzo will bolster Torino’s defensive options ahead of the new season.
The team, having been granted three days of rest following a training camp in Pinzolo, is now focused on preparing for a friendly match against Burnley on Sunday afternoon, which will be played in England. They will then face Avellino on August 8th in a memorial match. The signings of Comert and Comuzzo indicate Torino’s intent to strengthen their squad as they prepare for the upcoming Serie A campaign, aiming to build on their mid-table finish last season. These defensive reinforcements should provide Abate with greater tactical flexibility and competition for places within the squad.
