Fabrizio Paghera had been a target for Ascoli, who made efforts until the final moments to secure his transfer, but it was SPAL who ultimately succeeded. SPAL announced that an agreement had been reached with Brescia Calcio for the permanent acquisition of Paghera's sporting rights. The midfielder, who boasts a significant record of 244 appearances in Serie B, including periods at Avellino, Brescia, and Virtus Lanciano, has signed a contract with SPAL, which extends until June 30, 2026. The transfer was completed just hours before the winter transfer window closed at midnight on February 3, thereby strengthening SPAL's midfield following Marcel Buchel's move to ACR Messina.