Michael Cia will play in the first amateur league next season. © A. Giacomelli

Michael Cia: Transfer bombshell in South Tyrolean football

The transfer market in South Tyrolean football is heating up – and now there's a real transfer sensation. Michael Cia is moving to the first amateur league. And he's not alone.

24 May 2026

From: sn

Michael Ci He was previously one of the hottest prospects on the South Tyrolean transfer market. After it was announced a few weeks ago that the former professional would be leaving SSV Brixen, several clubs vied for the services of the former Serie B player. Now the bidding war is over.

As has been leaked, Cia is on the verge of a move to the first amateur league – specifically to Football Überetsch The club, which was formed a few years ago from the merger of FC Eppan and FC Frangart, is reportedly close to signing a midfielder. The club and the midfielder are said to have reached an agreement, but the official announcement is still pending.

Menghin and Mlakar also to Football Überetsch

Football Überetsch has not only landed Cia – but also two other top-class players in the 37-year-old. Fabian Menghin, One of the best wing players in the country is also on the verge of a move to Überetsch, as is the striker. Nicholas Mlakar. Cia, Menghin and Mlakar played for SSV Brixen in the Oberliga in recent seasons.

The Überetsch-based amateur first division club has thus pulled off a transfer sensation. The team will also be orchestrated by a prominent coach in the upcoming football season: Patrick Fliri, The new coach is the player who led SSV Naturns to the Oberliga this season.