Following that of Itamar Einhorn, the second signing arrives in this cycling mercato session for Solution Tech NIPPO Rali, a team that, with an eye toward the upcoming season (and beyond), has decided to bet on the talent of Stefano Masciarelli.

Nephew of Palmiro and son of Simone, the 2006-born Abruzzese rider has made a name for himself this year by triumphing at the Trofeo Corsanico and taking home both a stage win and the overall classification at the Giro del Veneto. These achievements, along with other important placings (including a 4th place finish at the Coppa Città di San Daniele), convinced Serge Parsani's team to turn him professional by signing him to a two-year contract expiring in 2028.

Stefano, who in 2026 was admired in the peloton wearing the colors of S.C. Padovani Polo Cherry Bank, will move up to the professional ranks after just two seasons as an Under 23 rider, joining his brother Lorenzo (currently with MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort) and thus adding further depth to the Masciarelli dynasty, one of the most well-known and thriving families in the world of cycling.

For his new team, following the recent confirmations of Fabbro, Granger, Viviani, Verrando, Gonzalez, Samudio, Rajovic, Iacchi, Pozzovivo, and Meo, his addition brings the number of riders currently on the roster for next year to 12, a figure that will likely be updated in the coming hours when the other signings for 2027 are announced.