Lorenzo Callegari, a standout French midfielder, has committed his future to the Halifax Wanderers, signing a new contract that will keep him with the Canadian Premier League club until 2026. The 26-year-old, who joined Halifax in January 2023, has quickly become a crucial player for the Wanderers, leading the franchise in assists and earning recognition as a top performer in the league.
Influential French midfielder Lorenzo Callegari has extended his stay with the Halifax Wanderers, signing a new contract that will keep him with the Canadian Premier League team through the 2026 season. Callegari, who joined Halifax in January 2023 from French fourth-tier side FC Chambly, has quickly established himself as a key player for the Wanderers.
The 26-year-old, whose previous deal was set to expire at the end of 2024, has made 53 appearances for Halifax and is the franchise's all-time leader in assists. Callegari's journey began in the Paris Saint-Germain system, where he played for the youth and reserve sides from 2011 to 2018. He even debuted for the first team in a 2016 pre-season friendly against Real Madrid. After leaving PSG, he ventured to Italy, playing for Genoa, before returning to France with Avranches and subsequently Chambly. His decision to join Halifax marked a new chapter in his career. 'He has established himself as a key piece of the squad with his consistency on the pitch so this contract has been a top priority for us this off-season,' Halifax sporting director Matt Fegan said in a statement. 'He remains very invested in the success of the club. These are the players we want to retain here, showing his loyalty and dedication to the club, our city and our supporters.' Callegari's contributions have been recognized within the league. In 2023, he was nominated for the league’s Player of the Year award and was a finalist for the Player’s Player of the Year Award in both 2023 and '24. He was named Wanderers Player of the Year for both seasons and has earned 12 selections to the CPL’s Team of the Week as a Wanderer. 'Lorenzo is one of, if not the best player in the league and a big part of our team so we're extremely excited to have him back,' Wanderers head coach Patrice Gheisar said. 'He works extremely hard, is super-competitive and, along with being the top distributor in the CPL. He's also one of the best at winning tackles.' Callegari's impressive performances have not gone unnoticed. He represented France from the under-17 to under-20 ranks, even winning the 2015 U-17 European Championship and competing at the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup in Chile.
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