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Real Madrid are quickly heading toward a coaching change, with Carlo Ancelotti headed to Brazil, and Xabi Alonso ready to step in.

Real Madrid Shake-Up to Impact Serie A Teams’ Plans

April 29, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Brazil, Calciomercato, Como, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Real Madrid are quickly heading toward a coaching change, with Carlo Ancelotti close to accepting the Brazil job, and Xabi Alonso waiting in the wings. The switch will lead to a overhaul of the squad, which could affect a few Serie A sides.

Carlo Ancelotti is highly likely to part ways with Real Madrid, and Milan and Roma need a new coach, but Brazil is the favorite.

Brazil Ahead of Milan and Roma in Ancelotti Sweepstakes

April 22, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Brazil, Italian Football, La Liga, Real Madrid, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026 Leave a comment

Carlo Ancelotti is highly likely to part ways with Real Madrid at the end of the season, and Milan and Roma are looking for a high-profile coach, but they aren’t the frontrunners to land him, and things are aligning for him to take over Brazil.

The Saudi Pro League continues to eye Inter and, after an attempt to lure Nicolò Barella, Al-Hilal have set their sights on Simone Inzaghi.

Al-Hilal to Tempt Inter Coach with a Very Rich Offer

April 18, 2025 Enrico Passarella Brazil, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026 Leave a comment

The Saudi Pro League continues to eye Inter and, after an attempt to lure Nicolò Barella, Al-Hilal have set their sights on Simone Inzaghi, who’s widely expected to ink a richer and longer extension at the end of the season.

Danilo has lost the starting job at Juventus following the coaching change from Massimiliano Allegri to Thiago Motta, and the team’s new tactic.

Brazil Coach Backs Danilo After Demotion at Juventus

October 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella Brazil, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Danilo has lost the starting job at Juventus following the coaching change from Massimiliano Allegri to Thiago Motta, and the team’s related tactical evolution. On the other hand, he has continued to play routinely for Brazil.

José Mourinho resumed speaking about his future after a tougher-than-expected win over Cremonese that allowed Roma to advance in the Coppa Italia.

Mourinho Dishes on Roma Ownership and Brazil Links

January 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella Brazil, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

José Mourinho resumed speaking about his future after a tougher-than-expected win over Cremonese that allowed Roma to punch their tickets to the Coppa Italia’s Round of 8 on Wednesday night: “I don’t think it’s true that the club is searching for a new coach."

Sócrates and Fiorentina had the potential to be a match made in heaven. But how did the eccentric Brazilian falter in Florence?

Serie A Tranfer Market Stories: The Socrates Struggles in Florence

December 4, 2023 Alex Waite Brazil, Brazilian Football, Fiorentina, Serie A, Transfer Market, Transfer Market Stories

Sócrates and Fiorentina was a relationship that made sense on many levels. The iconic Brazilian had a fascination with culture and philosophy off the pitch, which was well-suited to a life in Florence. But on the pitch, things never clicked for the offbeat midfielder.

Considered one of Brazilian football’s hottest prospects, Leonardo is contracted with Santos until December 2026, and is expected to depart soon.

Newcastle United Set to Challenge Roma for Santos Starlet

November 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Brazil, Brazilian Football, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Premier League, Roma, Santos, Serie A, Transfer Market

Considered one of Brazilian football’s hottest prospects, Leonardo is contracted with Santos until December 2026, and is expected to depart the club by the end of the 2023/24 European season. The emergence of Premier League giants Newcastle United in the transfer race is set to shake things up.

Brazil icon Ronaldinho expects the UEFA Champions League clash between two of his former teams, Paris Saint-Germain and Milan, to be a magnificent match.

Ronaldinho Expects ‘Magnificent’ PSG and Milan Clash

October 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, Serie A

Brazil icon Ronaldinho expects the clash between two of his former teams, Paris Saint-Germain and Milan, to be a magnificent match. Quite aptly nicknamed as the Wizard, Ronaldinho mesmerized fans at both Parc Des Princes and San Siro at the start of the century and in the late 2000’s respectively.

José Mourinho and Roma might be in limbo until the end of the season, but the coach might not wait that long before pursuing a different landing spot.

Shock Return to Real Madrid on the Table for Roma’s Mourinho

October 20, 2023 Akhil Fisher Brazil, Brazilian Football, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Real Madrid, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

With Carlo Ancelotti in line to coach Brazil from next year onwards, Mourinho has reportedly received interest from Los Blancos’ end. The Special One is atop the record-European champions’ wishlist to succeed Don Carlo. His Roma contract expires at the end of the season.

Carlos Augusto has been called up by Brazil for the first time in his career, benefitting from some absences. Italy reportedly courted the wingback.

Inter Newcomer Called Up By Brazil After Italy Interest

October 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Brazil, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Carlos Augusto has been selected by Brazil for the first time in his career, benefitting from some absences. Italy reportedly courted the wingback, who possesses a double passport, but he always preferred the Seleçao: “I’ve been dreaming of this since I was a kid."

Inter officialized both the departure of Union Berlin-bound Robin Gosens and the acquisition of Carlos Augusto from Monza Tuesday night.

Inter Newcomer Rues ‘Unacceptable’ Bologna Stalemate

October 7, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A

Monza loanee Carlo Augusto had to blow off some steam after Inter dropped a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 against Bologna on Saturday. The highly-rated wingback came off the bench early in the second half but failed to make an impact.

Arthur addressed his start at Fiorentina and didn’t rule out a return to Juventus after the loan spell in: “I’ve been comfortable from the start."

Arthur Muses on Fiorentina Move and His Juventus Future

September 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Brazil, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Arthur addressed his start at Fiorentina and didn’t rule out a potential return to Juventus following the loan spell in an interview: “I’ve been comfortable since day one here. I spoke with Vincenzo Italiano before joining. He told me how he wanted the team to play, and he was correct."

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