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Inter had to wait until deadline day to be totally sure that the acquisition of Tomas Palacios from Club Talleres and Independiente Rivadavia would happen.

Agent of Inter Newcomer Dishes on Nerve-Wracking Talks

September 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter had to wait until deadline day to be totally sure that the acquisition of Tomas Palacios from Club Talleres and Independiente Rivadavia would indeed get finalized. His Francisco Hernandez commented on the topic: "There were some tough moments."

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It's been a nightmarish start to the season for Juventus ace Dusan Vlahovic, who delivered another disappointing performance against Napoli.

Juventus Set Benchmark for Thorny Vlahovic Extension

September 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus have about a year to sort out the tricky Dusan Vlahovic situation, as he’s under contract with them until 2026, but his wages are too large in the team’s mind. He inked a peculiar deal back in the day and benefits from some pre-determined pay bumps.

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Inter and Milan have been tending to separate projects to build their new homes, in addition to the plan to renovate San Siro, but that’s a long-shot.

Inter and Milan Likely to Continue Sharing a Stadium

September 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Inter and Milan have been tending to separate projects to build their new homes, in addition to the plan to renovate San Siro, but that’s a long-shot scenario at this stage. The two teams will probably stay under the same roof.

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Maurizio Sarri missed out on the recent coaching carousel but is ready to get back on the horse: “Even without football, I still smoke too much."

Sarri Eyes Return, Revisits Seesawing Spell at Juventus

September 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Boca Juniors, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Maurizio Sarri missed out on the recent coaching carousel but is ready to get back on the horse: “Unfortunately, even without football, I still smoke too much. The desire to return on the pitch has increased with the start of the season."

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The Milan hierarchy backs Paulo Fonseca and would like to continue with him, but he needs to turn things around result-wise to solidify his position.

Paulo Sousa Potential Candidate for the Milan Bench

September 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

The Milan hierarchy backs Paulo Fonseca and would like to continue with him, but he needs to turn things around result-wise to solidify his position. Paulo Sousa has emerged as a possible option to replace him if the situation doesn't change.

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Juventus have earmarked Ricardo Pepi as Arkadiusz Milik might not be a long-term solution for the position, but they can't sign him in January.

Juventus to Track USMNT Striker Throughout the Season

September 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus have earmarked Ricardo Pepi as Arkadiusz Milik might not be a long-term solution for the position. They’ll take a close look at him in the Champions League since they’ll face PSV in the group stage. He has a €15M price tag

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Hakan Calhanoglu was targeted by Bayern Munich for a hot second in the summer, but he stayed put at Inter without further drama.

Calhanoglu Addresses Summer Buzz About His Departure

September 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Hakan Calhanoglu was targeted by Bayern Munich for a hot second in the summer, but he stayed put at Inter, and the Bundesliga powerhouse snapped up their primary target Joao Palhinha eventually. The Turk revisited what occurred.

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Napoli will try again to sign a dynamic wing-back in January, and Junior Dina Ebimbe and Wilfried Singo are high on their shortlist.

Napoli Determined to Add a New Weapon on the Flank

September 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Monaco, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli will try again to sign a dynamic wing-back in January, and Junior Dina Ebimbe and Wilfried Singo are high on their shortlist, in addition to Jackson Tchatchoua. They came close to adding the Eintracht Frankfurt man in the summer.

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José Mourinho has found a new home at Fenerbahce this summer a few months after Roma fired him, but he hasn’t forgotten about his time in the Eternal City.

Mourinho Looks Back at Key Roma Game, Jibes Osimhen

September 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

José Mourinho has found a new home at Fenerbahce this summer a few months after Roma fired him, but he hasn’t forgotten about his time in the Eternal City, especially one of his biggest controversies, the Europa League final versus Sevilla.

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Moussa Sylla just joined Schalke 04, but bigger teams, including Inter and Juventus, have already started eyeing him after a fast start.

Inter and Juventus Set Sights on Schalke 04 Newcomer

September 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Moussa Sylla just joined Schalke 04, but bigger teams, including Inter and Juventus, have already started eyeing him, and his club is open to turning a quick profit on him. They paid €2.5M to acquire him from Pau in early July.

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Juventus formally bid adieu, at least for the time being, to Filip Kostic on Monday and will keep trying to ship off Arthur.

Last-Minute Solution for Arthur Increasingly Unlikely

September 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus formally bid adieu, at least for the time being, to Filip Kostic on Monday and will keep trying to ship off Arthur. The Serb officially joined Fenerbahce on loan with an option to buy. The Turkish side will take care of his wages.

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Serie A teams preferred spending on fees rather than handing out large salaries in the most recent window. The overall tally is similar to the past season.

Big Changes in the Serie A Payrolls After the Summer

September 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Como, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Serie A teams preferred spending on fees rather than handing out large salaries in the most recent window. The overall tally is similar to the past season: 1,06B. After 11 years, Juventus no longer have the largest wages-bill in the Peninsula.

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