Welcome, Nicola! Leali is a new Hellas Verona player

Verona – Hellas Verona FC is pleased to announce the signing of Italian goalkeeper Nicola Leali, who has joined the Club on a contract running until 30 June 2028.

Born in Castiglione delle Stiviere, in the province of Mantua, on 17 February 1993, Leali came through the youth ranks at Brescia, where he made both his professional and Serie A debut.

Throughout his career, he has represented Brescia, Virtus Lanciano, Spezia, Cesena, Frosinone, Olympiacos, Zulte Waregem, Perugia, Foggia, Ascoli and Genoa, gaining extensive experience in Serie A, Serie B and European competitions.

During the 2016/17 season, Leali enjoyed his first experience abroad with Olympiacos. He won the Greek league title with the Club and made his European debut on 15 September 2016, starting in Olympiacos' 1-0 UEFA Europa League away victory over Young Boys. That same season, he also helped the team reach the Round of 16 of the competition.

Following his spell in Greece, Leali continued his career in Belgium with Zulte Waregem before returning to Italy to play for Perugia, Foggia and Ascoli. In 2023, he joined Genoa, where he went on to make 54 Serie A appearances.

Hellas Verona FC warmly welcomes Nicola and wishes him every success in the Gialloblù shirt.