Carrarese Sign Ex-PSG Defender Colin Dagba to Boost Serie B Campaign

Carrarese have moved decisively in the market, snapping up former Paris Saint-Germain right-back Colin Dagba on a free transfer as they look to inject experience and energy into a stuttering Serie B campaign.

The 27-year-old arrives after leaving Belgian side Beerschot on July 1 and has signed a long-term deal running until June 30, 2028. The contract also carries an automatic extension clause tied to specific performance targets, underlining the club’s belief that this is more than a short-term fix.

For Dagba, once a France Under-21 regular and tipped for a long stay at the Parc des Princes, the move signals a reset. A new league, a new country, and a clear mission: rebuild momentum and become a reference point on the right flank.

Carrarese made no attempt to play down their excitement in the official announcement, hailing both his pedigree and his profile. The club highlighted the Frenchman’s attacking instincts, stressing his pace and ability to drive forward from deep, while also underlining that his game is not just about surging runs and overlaps. They described a full-back who stays alert and reliable in defensive situations, particularly in one-on-one marking.

That blend of thrust and discipline is exactly what coach Gabriele Cioffi needs.

Dagba’s CV brings a level of experience rarely seen at this end of the Italian ladder. He made 77 senior appearances for PSG across all competitions, including seven outings in the Champions League. During his time in Paris he collected three Ligue 1 titles, two Coupe de France trophies and two Trophee des Champions wins, before loan spells at Strasbourg and Auxerre gave him further top-flight exposure.

Now those nights in Europe’s elite competition translate into leadership currency in Tuscany. In a squad still finding its feet, Dagba instantly becomes one of the dressing room’s most decorated figures.

Carrarese’s start to the season has been hesitant: just one point from their opening two league games leaves them 14th in the table and already chasing rhythm. Defensive solidity has to form the base of any recovery, and the club clearly see Dagba as a cornerstone of that rebuild on the right side of the back line.

He may not have to wait long to begin that task. Dagba is in line for an immediate debut when Carrarese host Empoli on September 5 in matchday three. The fixture already carries weight: a home game, a slow start, and an opponent with ambitions of their own.

For Carrarese, it is more than just another early-season date. It is a chance to claim a first league win, to calm the nerves, and to show that their new signing can help drag the team up the table.

For Dagba, it is the first step in proving that a career forged in Paris and tested across Europe can be reborn in Serie B.