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Serie A runners-up Milan head to the Stadio Olimpico di Torino to take on unlikely European hopefuls Torino in the penultimate round

Serie A Preview: Torino vs Milan – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

February 22, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino

Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino forms the backdrop for a handsomely-looking Serie A showdown between Torino and Milan. While the situation won't change much for the hosts regardless of the result, anything other than three points could end the visitors' top-four hopes.

Teun Koopmeiners and Francisco Conceiçao pushed to join Juventus last summer, and the Bianconeri eventually got it done despite tricky negotiations.

Juventus Midfielder Blasts His Team Performance in Turin Derby – “We Concede Too Easily”

January 12, 2025 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Juventus spurned a presentable opportunity to close the gap on fourth-placed Lazio as Torino held them to a 1-1 draw in Saturday's Turin derby. Teun Koopmeiners addressed the media after Juve's stomach-wrenching 12th draw in 19 Serie A matches under Thiago Motta.

Torino offered €10M plus €2M in bonuses to lure Vlasic from the London outfit, with the player himself hellbent on leaving the Hammers forever.

Torino Add Vlasic Permanently Following West Ham Standoff

August 7, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market, West Ham One comment

Torino have reached an agreement with West Ham United for the permanent transfer of Nikola Vlasic, who spent last season on loan at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. The Granata management reportedly took the decision to finalize the deal after being convinced of the playmaker’s abilities.

Torino vs Inter: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

June 3, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Torino

Saturday's Serie A action gets underway at the Stadio Olimpico di Torino as Torino and Inter go head-to-head in the ultimate 2022/23 matchday. The Turin encounter has all the makings of a 'dead rubber,' considering the outcome won't change anything in terms of the final standings for either side.

Napoli Enter Race for Roma and West Ham Target Lukic

December 20, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market, West Ham

The number of suitors are piling up for Serbia international and Torino midfield ace Sasa Lukic, with yet another hotshot from Serie A interested to lure him away.

Roma have reached out to Torino regarding the availability of two of their most appreciated players, in a bid to strengthen José Mourinho’s 28-man squad.

Torino Ace Lukic Linked to Roma and West Ham United

December 15, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market, West Ham

Torino see Lukic as a potential pawn in accelerating their efforts to sign West Ham loanee Vlasic permanently, but the presence of Roma cannot be ignored.

Torino reinvested part of the money they got from Juventus for Gleison Bremer to acquire Perr Schuurs, and the decision has paid off.

Liverpool and Atletico Madrid Tracking Torino Defender

November 3, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liverpool, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Torino, Transfer Market

Torino reinvested part of the money they got from Juventus for Gleison Bremer to acquire Perr Schuurs, and the decision has paid off. The Dutchman quickly adapted to Serie A and became the leader of their defense, drawing the attention of a few European powerhouses.

Torino vs Milan Preview and Lineups – Serie A Round 12

October 29, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Torino

Defending Serie A champions Milan head to the Stadio Olimpico di Torino to take on mid-table Torino in a must-win clash. Days after handing their hopes of reaching the Champions League knockouts a massive boost, Stefano Pioli's men return to domestic proceedings with high ambitions.

Inter vs Torino Preview and Lineups – Serie A Round 6

September 9, 2022 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Torino

Back to Serie A commitments following the midweek European fiasco, Inter play host to Torino at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Saturday. Only one point separates the sides ahead of the kick-off, which promises a keenly-contested upper-half-of-the-table fixture.

Stefano Pioli complimented his team for the Derby comeback: “We never stopped believing. The game was more balanced than people think."

Milan Ready to Tweak Their Scheme if They Did Not Get a New No.10

August 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have been trying to acquire a new attacking midfielder ever since Hakan Calhanoglu bolted. Their attempts have been in vain thus far, and Brahim Diaz is currently the only option for the role. For such reason, coach Stefano Pioli could open the season with a slightly different tactic than usual.

Josip Ilicic Highly Placed in Milan Shortlist of Offensive Options

August 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Serie A, Transfer Market

The Milan search for a new attacking midfielder continues, and Josip Ilicic is gaining steam as he is the easiest target to acquire. Gian Piero Gasperini revealed that the player wants to leave and that the club will let him go under the right circumstances. But the Rossoneri continue to work on their other candidates to the job.

Milan Now More Distant from Landing Dortmund and CSKA Objectives

July 28, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Despite the insistent buzz, Milan might not be able to sign Julian Brandt or Nikola Vlasic in the current window after all. The German winger has voiced his desire to continue playing for Borussia Dortmund. Instead, Zenit has made a serious move to purchase the inventive midfielder from CSKA. The Rossoneri might be forced to look at other offensive options.

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