It was close to 10 p.m., long after training had ended, when Alessia Russo finally settled into a quiet evening at home. She had made tea, put her phone on silent, and planned to rest before another demanding day. But just as she sat down, a sudden, sharp knock echoed through her hallway.
At first, she thought she had imagined it—no one visits her that late, and her building is usually silent at night. But the knock came again, this time louder, more urgent.
According to a source close to the team, Russo hesitated for a moment before walking toward the door. She checked the peephole—and instantly froze.
“It definitely wasn’t someone she expected,” the source said. “Her reaction said everything.”
Standing on the other side was a person she hadn’t seen in a long time, someone who didn’t live in the city and had no reason to appear unannounced at her doorstep. The surprising visitor wore a hooded jacket and carried a small folder in hand.
When Russo finally opened the door, the first thing out of her mouth was a stunned, “What are you doing here?”
Neighbors reported hearing quiet but intense conversation for several minutes. No raised voices—just a tense, emotional exchange that hinted at unfinished business. The visitor eventually entered her apartment, and the door closed behind them.
What happened inside remains unknown.
By the next morning, a fan who lived in the same building claimed to have seen the mysterious figure leave just after sunrise. They walked quickly, head down, disappearing into a waiting car.
Russo arrived at training later than usual that day, quieter than normal. Teammates noticed she seemed distracted, checking her phone more than once and stepping aside for brief calls.
When asked by reporters about her unusual morning, she offered only a small smile and a carefully measured reply:
“Let’s just say last night didn’t go the way I planned.”
Her club declined to comment, and speculation online has only intensified— Who visited her so late? Why did they bring a folder? And what conversation could keep Russo awake until dawn?
One thing is clear: Whatever happened behind that closed door was unexpected—and it has everyone guessing.
