Calcio Padova confirms Tumiatti's loan to Mestre Calcio Padova has officially announced the loan of Francesco Tumiatti to Mestre, a Serie D club. The 2007-born midfielder, who came through Padova's youth system, will now seek experience in a more competitive league. ## Who is Francesco Tumiatti? Born in Padova on March 1, 2007, Tumiatti completed his entire youth career with Padova before joining the first team. In the 2025/26 season, he made 10 appearances, showcasing his technical abilities and versatility in midfield. ## Why the loan to Mestre? With Padova currently 10th in Serie B with 46 points (12 wins, 10 draws, and 16 losses), the club has decided to loan Tumiatti to Mestre to accelerate his development. Mestre, managed by Gianni D'Amore, focuses on young talents as part of their technical project. ## What the official statement says Padova's statement confirms: "Calcio Padova informs that it has formalized the temporary transfer of the 2007-born midfielder Francesco Tumiatti to Mestre (Serie D)". Mestre, for their part, highlights Tumiatti's qualities, calling him "a particularly interesting prospect" with significant room for growth.