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Fiorentina Loanee Arthur Slated to Return to Juventus

April 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Arthur had a convincing first half of the season at Fiorentina, but his form has dipped in the last couple of months. The Viola have already decided they won’t keep him at the conditions set last summer window. They have communicated the choice to his camp.

Juventus might need to sign multiple midfielders in the summer, and, on top of Teun Koopmeiners, they are staying in touch with Lewis Ferguson and Marco Brescianini.

Juventus Keep in Contact with Fallback Midfield Targets

February 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Frosinone, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus might need to sign multiple midfielders in the summer, and, on top of Teun Koopmeiners, they are staying in touch with Lewis Ferguson and Marco Brescianini. They have plotted one investment in the role, but they don’t know whether Rabiot and Alcaraz will stay.

Roma are about to see Marcos Leonardo, whom they chased until the last moment in the summer, join another team, as Benfica are very close to acquiring him.

Roma to Miss Out on Long-Time Target Marcos Leonardo

January 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella Benfica, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Santos, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma are about to see Marcos Leonardo, whom they chased until the last moment in the summer, join another team, as Benfica are very close to acquiring him. Santos’ relegation hasn’t impacted the valuation of the talent, as the offer isn't higher their previous one.

Real Madrid will be in the market for a new center-back in January, and they have laid eyes on Giorgio Scalvini, among others.

Atalanta Starlet Reportedly Lands on Real Madrid Radar

December 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Real Madrid will be in the market for a new center-back in January, and they have laid eyes on Giorgio Scalvini, among others. They just lost David Alaba to a major knee injury. Eder Militao endured the same faith at the beginning of the season.

Several teams, including Juventus, Milan, and Inter, have taken notice of Claudio Echeverri, who turned heads during the recent U-17 World Cup.

Top Serie A Sides Join Fray for River Plate Prodigy

November 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Ligue 1, Manchester City, PSG, Real Madrid, River Plate, Serie A, Transfer Market

Several teams, including Juventus, Milan, and Inter, have taken notice of Claudio Echeverri, who turned heads during the recent U-17 World Cup. He had a hat-trick versus Brazil. A host of suitors have already lined up ahead of the next transfer windows, with Real Madrid leading the race.

Anatoliy Trubin almost single-handedly prevented Inter from winning the recent clash with Benfica, which he could have played with the Italian side.

Inter Moved On from Benfica Hero Over Excessive Demand

October 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Anatoliy Trubin almost single-handedly prevented Inter from winning the recent clash with Benfica despite dominating and creating several clear-cut chances. La Beneamata had the Ukrainian prodigy atop their preferences to replace André Onana last summer. He personally favored them over other destinations.

As Inter beat Benfica 1-0 thanks to Marcus Thuram’s solitary goal, Juventus sporting director watched on as a spectator, watching two mids.

Juventus Exec Scouts Two Benfica Mids in Inter Outing

October 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

As Inter beat Benfica 1-0 thanks to Marcus Thuram’s solitary goal, Juventus sporting director watched on as a spectator, taking down notes surrounding two of the visiting side’s midfielders. The ex-Napoli executive made the most of the opportunity to scout two of Benfica’s central mids.

Inter proved to be major title contenders this season yet again as the Nerazzurri thrashed Fiorentina in a 4-0 victory at the Stadio San Siro, earning their third consecutive win of the 2023-24 campaign and climbing to the top of the standings heading into the international break.

Inter Player Ratings vs Benfica: Thuram to the Rescue

October 4, 2023 Marko Vrakela Champions League, Inter, International Football, Player Ratings, Serie A

Serie A joint-pacesetters Inter pulled off a narrow 1-0 win over their Primeira Liga counterparts Benfica at Giuseppe Meazza. Marcus Thuram's moment of inspiration settled a cagey contest to get Nerazzurri off the mark in this season's Champions League.

Inter defensive cornerstone Alessandro Bastoni expressed his satisfaction for taking home the second trophy of the season against Fiorentina.

Inter vs Benfica 1-0: Nerazzurri Dig Deep for First Champions League Win

October 3, 2023 Alex Waite Benfica, Champions League, Inter Milan, Serie A

Inter edged Benfica to a 1-0 Champions League win at the San Siro. Marcus Thuram struck the only goal in the contest that Inter largely dominated throughout. Lautaro Martínez also came close on several occasions to add to his four …

Benfica president Rui Costa stressed on his allegiance to Milan, as the Portuguese giants prepare to play at the very stadium he attained an iconic status.

Benfica’s Rui Costa Reiterates Milan Support Ahead of Inter Clash

October 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Benfica, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Benfica president Rui Costa stressed on his allegiance to the Rossoneri, as the Portuguese giants prepare to play at the very stadium he attained an iconic status. The ex-Milan trequartista has vivid memories of his encounters against Inter during his time in Italy.

The sides prepare to meet for the second consecutive UCL season. They arrive with different squads though, with Di Maria a major addition to the visitors.

Benfica Winger Di Maria on Inter Clash and Juve Experience

October 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher Benfica, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Inter and Benfica prepare to meet for the second consecutive season in the UEFA Champions League, with the Italian side winning 2-0 away in the quarter-final first leg, before a 3-3 draw at home. However, one campaign down the lane, the sides come into clash with different squads, with Di Maria as a major addition.

Inter vs Benfica Preview and Lineups – UCL Round 2

October 2, 2023 Ashlee Kiddell Benfica, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Italian Football, Serie A

It's Inter vs Benfica on Tuesday night at San Siro as the two giants in Group D are still searching for their first Champions League triumph this term. Let's get into our Inter vs Benfica preview.

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