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After setting up the deal and leapfrogging Juventus, Milan opted not to complete the acquisition of Jean-Philippe Mateta on deadline day.

Milan Back Out of Mateta Deal in Quiet Deadline Day

February 2, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Cremonese, Italian Football, Juventus, Liverpool, Panama, Pisa, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

After setting up the deal in a hurry and leapfrogging Juventus, Milan opted not to complete the acquisition of Jean-Philippe Mateta for about €35M, as they had reservations about the conditions of his knees after in-depth check-ups in Paris.

While the Victor Osimhen case marred the final hours of the transfer window for Napoli, Romelu Lukaku showed up on his debut.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Como: Lukaku Unplayable, Khvicha Lackluster

October 4, 2024 Marko Vrakela Como, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

High-flying Napoli maintained their renaissance under Antonio Conte with an enthralling 3-1 home win against Serie A newcomers Como. Though the scoreline could suggest the Partenopei eased past their visitors, it wasn't the case in a dramatic contest at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

Lukaku arrived following a loan deal and has already taken strides in the Italian capital. Chelsea are in line to make more than €40M on transfer fees.

Roma Pull Off Unthinkable Against Lecce: Tops & Flops

November 5, 2023 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Roma put their fans through an emotional rollercoaster this evening, picking themselves up from a deficit to beat Lecce 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico. Jose Mourinho's men went from the jeers in the capital to absolute ecstasy in the space of three minutes.

Lecce left it late at Via Del Mare but grabbed all three points against Lazio after two goals in less then two minutes in the Serie A opener

Lecce vs Salernitana 2-0: Krstovic Making Strides at Via del Mare

September 3, 2023 Marko Vrakela Lecce, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Lecce are on their way to establishing themselves as an early surprise package in Serie A after recording their second win in three league matches. Nikola Krstovic is making a name for himself at the Stadio Via del Mare as Giallorossi squeezed past Salernitana 2-0 on Sunday night.

Paulo Dybala and Tammy Abraham combined for two goals versus Fiorentina, with the Englishman providing the assists and La Joya hitting the net.

Lecce vs Roma: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

February 9, 2023 Marko Vrakela Lecce, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Stadio Via del Mare is the venue as bottom-half Lecce and top-four hopefuls Roma go head-to-head in a lopsided Serie A showdown on Saturday evening. While the hosts remain stuck in the lower reaches, the visitors have taken a massive stride toward claiming a first top-four finish since 2017/18.

Lecce vs Milan: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

January 13, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Stunned by Torino in midweek Coppa Italia action, Milan return to Serie A duties on Saturday as they head to Stadio Via del Mare to take on Lecce. The reigning champions have no margin for error if they're to stay relevant in the Scudetto race following a troublesome week.

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