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Michele Costa strengthens Firenze Red Lions wide receiver corps

30.04.2026•10:00

The Firenze Red Lions have added another homegrown player to their roster, signing 23-year-old Italian wide receiver Michele Costa. Costa joins from the Lazio Marines, where he established himself as a reliable and consistent target in the passing game.

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Depth in a talented receiver room

Costa steps into a wide receiver corps that already has plenty of quality. He joins Aaron David, Gregori Giorgi, American Devin Carter and veteran Claudio Caruso, giving quarterback Matthew McKay a growing number of options to work with in the passing game.

With Costa on board, the Firenze Red Lions continue to build a well-rounded roster ahead of their debut season in 2026.

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