In the Italian football scene, few stories can match the emotion and determination of the ‘new‘ Oltrepò, the young club born from the merger between Varzi and Bronese, which made its triumphant debut in Serie D after only two years of life.
The club‘s extraordinary adventure began with an unusual but courageous merger, orchestrated by President Fabrizio Catenacci, a man of vision and determination. Since its creation in the summer of 2022, Oltrepò has embodied values of courage, passion and ambition, which have led to the realisation of a dream: promotion to Serie D.
The path to Serie D has been characterised by tenacity and dedication. After triumphing in the Eccellenza, the club faced the Casteggio derby with nervousness and excitement. Despite the 0-0 final, the match was a real spectacle, with a stadium packed with fans supporting their beloved Oltrepò.
President Catenacci, together with sporting director Nicola Raso, worked tirelessly to build a competitive team and to give life to a serious and ambitious project. The merger between Varzi and Bronese led to the creation of something new and powerful, which revived football in the province of Pavia.
But Oltrepò‘s success was not only on the pitch. The team has been able to win the hearts of local fans, with ever increasing attendances at the Broni stadium. The aim is to make the people of Broni and all the fans in the area fall in love, filling the Comunale di Broni at every match, as demonstrated in the matches against Voghera and Pavia last year, and more recently against Casteggio and Pavia.
Oltrepò, now the number one team in the province, feels invested with the responsibility of keeping up the name and prestige of Pavia football. Despite the challenges that the future may hold, the club is determined to continue dreaming and striving for ever more ambitious goals.
In a football where success stories are often reserved for the most emblazoned clubs, Oltrepò proves that with passion, commitment and a clear vision, every dream is possible. The debut in Serie D is just the beginning of a new and exciting adventure for Pavia football, guided by the soul and determination of the ‘new‘ Oltrepò.
