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Igor Tudor and Juventus will face a key test against Real Madrid on Wednesday, but the reckoning had been coming.

Summer Moves Started Rift Between Tudor and Juventus Brass

October 22, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Igor Tudor and Juventus will face a key test against Real Madrid on Wednesday. Even though the result probably won’t determine the boss’ fate, a debacle could further tip the scales in favor of a coaching change. The tensions and disagreements started during the transfer window.

Serie A is headed for a hectic end of the window, as multiple teams still have a lot to do to complete their squads.

Five Big Needs That the Serie A Giants May Not Address

August 28, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

Serie A is headed for a hectic end of the window, as multiple teams still have a lot to do to complete their squads. Here are some of the biggest holes that risk remaining unplugged in the next few days, turning into hurtful season-long problems.

Serie A Preview: Juventus vs Parma – Team News Line-ups & Prediction

August 23, 2025 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

After five years without a Scudetto, Juventus head into their 2025/26 Serie A season opener against Parma keen to make a statement. Allianz Stadium is the venue as the record-time Italian champions seek a winning start that could set the tone for a long-awaited title charge.

Perhaps there are no juicy backstories or grand strategic shifts behind the somewhat sudden and surprising firing of Cristiano Giuntoli by the Juventus ownership back in May.

All The Thorny Cases Holding Up Juventus on The Market

July 25, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

Perhaps there are no juicy backstories or grand strategic shifts behind the somewhat sudden and surprising firing of Cristiano Giuntoli by the Juventus ownership back in May. The timing was off, as it should have been done way sooner to help his replacement.

In a surprisingly quick negotiation for their standards, Juventus have put together a trade with Porto involving Alberto Costa and Joao Mario.

Juventus Concoct Swap of Fullbacks with Porto

July 23, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

In a surprisingly quick negotiation for their standards, Juventus have put together a trade with Porto involving Alberto Costa and Joao Mario. The Bianconeri will receive a €4M cash compensation. Os Dragoes overtook Sporting CP late in the game.

Roma held preliminary contacts with powerful agent Jorge Mendes to inquire about Porto’s fullback Joao Mario. They could make an attempt in January.

Roma Show Some Interest in Talented Porto Fullback

September 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Porto, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Union Berlin

Roma held preliminary contacts with powerful agent Jorge Mendes to inquire about Porto’s fullback Joao Mario. They could make an attempt in January if the price was right. He’s tied to his team until 2027, and they are an expensive boutique. He emerged two seasons ago.

The negotiation between Roma and Arsenal for Aisland Maitland-Niles is stalling. The Giallorossi have come to terms with the player, but not with his club.

Roma Give Ultimatum to Arsenal in Maitland-Niles Talks

January 4, 2022 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

The negotiation between Roma and Arsenal for Aisland Maitland-Niles is stalling. The Giallorossi have come to terms with the player, but they are having trouble convincing his club. The same thing happened when they tried to sign Granit Xhaka last summer.

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