MONTREAL – CF Montréal announced Sunday the acquisition of Italian defender Gabriele Corbo on loan through the 2022 MLS season.
Montreal’s loan agreement with Italian club Bologna FC 1909 is guaranteed for one year until December 31, 2022.
The 21-year-old Corbo joins CF Montréal after one season with Ascoli in Serie B, on loan from Bologna FC. In total, he appeared in 14 games in the Italian second division, logging 745 minutes, in addition to one Coppa Italia start.
“We are delighted to have Gabriele on board for the upcoming season. He is a right-footed defender who can play in both a three-man and a four-man defence,” said Sporting Director Olivier Renard. “In the past, he has even played a few games at right back in a four-man defence. He is very happy to come here, and already joined us several weeks ago. He is gradually getting used to his new work environment and his new city for 2022,” he added.
After making his professional debut with Spezia Calcio in 2018, the central defender made the jump to Serie A, signing with Bologna FC in the summer of 2018. Corbo featured in 21 matches for Bologna’s U19 squad in the Primavera 2 league, collecting two goals and one assist.
In his most recent season with Bologna FC prior to going on loan, Corbo saw the pitch on three occasions, playing against both AC Milan and Fiorentina in league competition. He also earned a Coppa Italia fourth-round start against Udinese.
On the international scene, Corbo has featured for Italy's U17, U18, U19 and U20 teams.
He was transferred to Bologna FC 1909 by Spezia Calcio on August 7, 2018.
Transaction: CF Montréal acquired defender Gabriele Corbo on loan from Bologna FC through the 2022 MLS season. Montreal’s loan agreement with Bologna FC 1909 is guaranteed for one year, through December 31, 2022.
GABRIELE CORBO
Position: Defender
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 175 lbs
Birthdate and birthplace: January 11, 2000, in Naples, Italy
Citizenship: Italy
Last club: Bologna FC 1909 (Italy)
