Gianluca Busio has been a productive participant for Italian membership Venezia and the previous MLS homegrown prolonged his keep for a further season.
Busio signed a one-year extension with the Serie A facet by June 2026, the membership introduced Saturday. The 22-year-old has but to play for the newly promoted facet this season as a consequence of an ankle harm.
“I’m actually completely satisfied about this contract renewal,” Busio stated in a membership interview. “There have been ups and downs, however I’m proud to have the ability to put on the VFC jersey for even longer. The possession and Director Antonelli over these years have actually completed a fantastic job and I thank them a lot for this chance.
“This can be a particular second for me, I wouldn’t need to be anyplace else however right here in Venice. After I arrived the membership was in Serie A, sadly that yr it didn’t go effectively for us however now we’re again and our purpose is to play on this class for a very long time, as a result of Venezia FC deserves the highest division.”
Busio initially made the transfer to Venezia in August 2021 for a reported $6.5 million switch payment. The Sporting KC homegrown midfielder has since totaled eight targets and 7 assists in 99 mixed appearances for Venezia.
Alongside fellow U.S. males’s nationwide group teammate Tanner Tessmann, Busio helped Venezia win the Serie B promotion playoffs final Could. Tessmann has since moved on to Ligue 1 membership Lyon, however Busio stays an integral a part of Eusebio Di Francesco’s squad.
Busio featured for the USMNT Olympic squad this summer season in Paris, France.
Venezia, who has but to win in league play this summer season, resumes Serie A play on September 14 vs. AC Milan.
