Torino have signed midfielder Gaetano Oristanio on a loan deal from Venezia, the club confirmed on Friday. The move sees the 21-year-old return to a Serie A side after a season with Parma, where his form was inconsistent. Oristanio initially rose through the youth ranks at Inter, but spent two seasons with Volendam in the Eredivisie from 2021 to 2023, making 27 appearances and scoring one goal.
Oristanio’s most productive spell came during the 2023-24 season with Venezia, where he registered three goals and three assists in Serie A. This performance suggests the potential that Torino coach Paolo Abate will hope to unlock. Abate, recently appointed, is building a young squad and believes Oristanio’s creativity can be a key asset. The loan move provides Oristanio with an opportunity to reignite his career and demonstrate the qualities that initially drew attention during his time in Venice.
Across his Serie A career, Oristanio has made 82 appearances, scoring six goals and providing four assists. His time at Parma saw him feature in 20 matches, scoring one goal and achieving a ‘fantamedia’ (fantasy football rating) of 5.7. Despite a lack of consistent playing time and impact last season, he is still viewed as a player capable of changing a game with his dribbling and inventive play.
According to Fantacampionato Gazzetta, Oristanio is currently valued at 16 credits in fantasy football, an increase of four credits from the start of last season. Analysts suggest he could prove to be a valuable assist provider for Torino’s attacking options, including Duvan Zapata and Che Adams. For fantasy football managers, he is recommended as a potential acquisition within 3% of their overall budget. This move aims to bolster Torino’s midfield options and add a creative spark to their attack as they prepare for the upcoming Serie A campaign.
