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Serie A Clinches Fifth Champions League Representative

April 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Bundesliga, Champions League, Europa League, European Conference League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Lazio, Ligue 1, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

As widely anticipated, Serie A will have five teams in the Champions League next season. Atalanta and Fiorentina advancing and a few English teams getting eliminated this week sealed the deal. The Italian championship is out of reach for the Premier League.

Matias Soulé has had a little dip in recent months, but his season remains solid. He’s one of the only four non-pure strikers to score at least ten goals in Seria A.

Juventus Prodigy Matias Soule Names His Dream Club

April 7, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus loanee Matias Soule has singled out Cristiano Ronaldo as the leading reason behind his decision to join Binaconeri. Before moving to Europe in 2021, the Velez Sarsfield youth academy graduate had received numerous offers from top clubs.

Teams are jockeying for positions to set up Bosman additions, and Milan and Aston Villa are rivaling Juventus to snap up Mario Hermoso.

Inter and Juventus Yet to Make Concrete Moves for La Liga Star

April 7, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter and Juventus have yet to make any progress in their endeavors to lure outgoing Atletico Madrid defender Mario Hermoso. As per Fabrizio Romano, the Italians have not opened talks with the player's entourage despite his contractual wobble at the Metropolitano Stadium.

Inter Set Sights on Star La Liga Center-Back

March 31, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Runaway Serie A leaders Inter have reportedly earmarked the outgoing Atletico Madrid center-back Mario Hermoso as a top defensive target for the summer. According to Gazzetta dello Sport (via Mundo Deportivo), the Italians view the 28-year-old as an ideal cost-effective signing to bolster their options at the back.

The recent statements by the agent of Allegri, Branchini, have raised suspicions about the future of the boss, who is tied to Juventus until 2025.

Juventus Eyeing Up Rising La Liga Star

March 9, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus and Milan could go head-to-head in the upcoming transfer window after setting their sights on one of the most talented Spanish midfielders. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Serie A heavyweights hold Real Sociedad's wanted man, Martin Zubimendi, in high esteem.

Preview: Inter vs Real Sociedad: Team News, Lineups & Prediction

December 12, 2023 Marko Vrakela Champions League, Inter, International Football, Serie A

Stadio Giuseppe Meazza sets the stage for a top-table Champions League Group D six-pointer between Inter and Real Sociedad. Tuesday's encounter carries more significance than bragging rights, with a top-place finish at stake.

Napoli striker Giovanni Simeone is pleased with the recent win over Atalanta and alluded to a potential transfer to La Liga in the future in an interview.

Napoli Forward Simeone Hints at Future La Liga Move

November 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli striker Giovanni Simeone is pleased with the recent win over Atalanta and alluded to a potential transfer to La Liga in the future in an interview: "We showed something of last season’s Napoli. We’re starting a new path to fight for the first positions."

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.

Milan didn’t address their left-back position after Ballo-Touré left, but they might do it in the future, and Juan Miranda is one of their top targets.

Milan Line Up Cut-Price Deal for Spanish Defensive Talent

October 14, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

After failing to address the left-back issue in the transfer window just finished, Milan will launch a new offer to bring Real Betis starlet Juan Miranda. As per Fabrizio Romano, the 23-year-old's contract at the Estadio Benito Villamarin runs out next summer, with Rossoneri keeping close tabs on the situation.

Juventus and Atletico Madrid have crossed paths on the transfer market multiple times in recent windows, although not many deals got done in the end.

Juventus Star Remains in Real Madrid’s Crosshairs

October 7, 2023 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Real Madrid's interest in Juventus center-forward Dusan Vlahovic is alive despite a failed attempt to broker his switch to La Liga in the summer. According to Tuttomercatoweb, the Spaniards are ready to offer Bianconeri up to €10 million to sign the Serbia international on a short-term loan.

Roma have been linked to buying a striker, with Alejo Veliz, Wout Weghorst and Marko Arnautovic in the fray, but Belotti is least bothered.

Torino Chief Cairo Reveals Dinner Talk with Real Madrid President

October 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Real Madrid, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Torino president Urbano Cairo could have raked in tens of millions for former star center-forward Belotti, who instead left the Granata to complete his Roma move on a Bosman transfer.

Serie A left something on the table in the second round of the group stage of the various continental competitions but didn’t lose any game.

Serie A Fuels Strong UEFA Ranking with Early Displays

October 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Champions League, Europa League, European Conference League, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Lazio, Ligue 1, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A

Serie A left something on the table in the second round of the group stage of the various continental competitions but didn’t lose any game. Its clubs have collectively logged four wins, two draws, and one defeat so far. The good results are boosting its UEFA ranking.

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