Wrexham have confirmed their third signing of the summer as Liberato Cacace joins from Empoli.
Cacace was convinced by Phil Parkinson to join the club from Serie A and has signed a three-year contract at the Racecourse Ground.
He joins Ryan Hardie and Danny Ward as the fresh faces added to the squad so far, however, there is likely to be more arriving through the door.
Wrexham succumbed to their second successive defeat in pre-season to Wellington Phoenix and Cacace’s arrival is just in time to solve one major issue that keeps occurring.
Liberato Cacace explains his ‘positive’ playing style to Wrexham fans
Speaking to the club during his first interview upon signing, Cacace was asked about his playing style and what the fans can expect to see from him next season.
Cacace explained: “I’m quite positive, I like to take players on and you know at the end of the day my job is to help my players and assist.
“I’ll try to set up as many chances for the strikers or midfielders and try and nick a goal myself too.”
Creativity has been a real problem for Parkinson over the last couple of seasons and the signs in pre-season have not been too encouraging.
Cacace can play a number of roles and has shown that he has an eye for a pass and goal contribution in Serie A.
He may not be the solution on his own, but the ‘positive’ approach from the 24-year-old will be very welcome in North Wales.
Wrexham still interested in Owen Beck despite signing Liberato Cacace
Owen Beck is considering a move to Wrexham and the Red Dragons are still keen on acquiring his services despite the signing of Cacace.
Both players are naturally left-sided defenders but can play in a number of different positions – adding versatility to Parkinson’s options.
Cacace and Beck can operate as a left wing-back in Parkinson’s system but are both equally adept at playing on the left side of a back three.
Should Beck arrive this summer, competition for places on the left will be strong considering James McClean’s excellent pre-season displays.