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CF Montreal signs midfielders Alessandro Biello, Matteo Schiavoni

Mar 27, 2024 | 8:52 AM

MONTREAL — CF Montreal signed midfielders Alessandro Biello and Matteo Schiavoni to their first professional contracts Wednesday.

Biello, who joined Montreal’s academy in 2019, signed a two-year homegrown player deal for this season and next with option years in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Biello has played for Canada’s under-17 and under-20 national teams.

The 17-year-old from Montreal is the son of Mauro Biello, the interim head coach of Canada’s men’s national team. 

Montreal adds Schiavoni via permanent transfer from Bologna FC, which is also owned by Montreal chairman Joey Saputo.