 The club gained national interest in 2004 after signing two former Italy internationals, Gianluigi Lentini and Diego Fuser, who remained at the club until 2008.Canelli were promoted from Regional Eccellenza league in 2005/2006, and played in Serie D for the first time in 38 years.However, the team was relegated back to Eccellenza after finishing 16th in Serie D and losing in relegation playoffs.