Colin Dagba Joins Carrarese: A Fresh Start in Serie B

Dagba drops into Serie B with a point to prove. Carrarese are betting big that he does it in their colours.

The Tuscan club have sealed the free transfer of the former PSG right-back after his contract with Belgian side Beerschot expired on July 1. The 27-year-old has signed a long-term deal running to June 30, 2028, with an automatic extension clause tied to performance targets – a clear sign that both sides see this as more than a short stopover.

For Colin Dagba, once a France Under-21 regular and a trusted squad option in Paris, this move feels like a reset button. From Champions League nights at the Parc des Princes to a relegation fight in Serie B, the contrast is stark. The opportunity is not.

Carrarese made sure to underline exactly what they think they are getting. In their announcement, they highlighted the “impressive attacking ability, pace, and prowess in attacking play” of the French full-back born in 1998. They pushed back against the idea of a one-dimensional, forward-only defender too, stressing that he remains “consistently alert and consistent in defense, especially in marking.”

The CV backs up the optimism. Dagba made 77 senior appearances for PSG in all competitions, including seven in the Champions League. He collected three Ligue 1 titles, two Coupe de France wins and two Trophee des Champions during his spell in the capital, before loan moves to Strasbourg and Auxerre added further top-flight experience.

Now that pedigree drops into the world of tight stadiums, heavy pitches and unforgiving schedules. For Gabriele Cioffi, it is a significant reinforcement. Carrarese have taken just one point from their opening two league fixtures and sit 14th in the Serie B table, already feeling the early-season tension that comes when ambitions and results do not quite align.

This is where Dagba’s arrival matters most. Not on paper, but on the pitch – in the details of a defensive line that needs authority and a team that craves balance down the right flank. His attacking thrust offers a new outlet. His big-game background brings a different calm to a dressing room still searching for its rhythm.

He may not have to wait long to show it. Dagba is in line for an immediate debut when Carrarese host Empoli on September 5, a matchday-three fixture that already carries the weight of a “must-settle” game rather than a “must-win” one. The club need a first victory. They need a performance that looks like a plan rather than a scramble.

For a player who has lifted trophies in France and sampled the Champions League, stepping into a Serie B scrap might look like a step down. For Carrarese, it looks like a calculated step up in quality. The next question is simple: can Dagba turn that promise into points?