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Thiago Silva and Porto announced they’ll part ways after just five months, and Milan are expected to try to bring him back again.

Milan Tipped to Try Again to Reunite with Thiago Silva

May 22, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Brazil, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Thiago Silva and Porto announced they’ll part ways after just five months, and Milan are expected to try to bring him back again. The Rossoneri were already linked to their former icon last summer and in January, but he chose a different country for his return to Europe.

After examining some veterans, Juventus are testing the waters for Guillame Restes, Diogo Costa, and Konstantinos Tzolakis.

Juventus After Toulouse, Porto, and Olympiacos Goalies

March 27, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Juventus are tracking all sorts of options to address their need for a new goalie, and, while Inter are sprinting to capture Guglielmo Vicario, the Bianconeri, after probing Alisson and Emiliano Martinez, are doing their due diligence on younger players: Guillame Restes, Diogo Costa, and Konstantinos Tzolakis.

Lorenzo Lucca isn’t the only recent Napoli addition potentially on his way out, as Noa Lang could depart too in January.

Napoli Could Quickly Part Ways with Two Recent Newcomers

January 5, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Benfica, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Lazio, Napoli, Nottingham Forest, Porto, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lorenzo Lucca isn’t the only summer Napoli newcomer potentially on his way out in January, as Noa Lang could depart too. The winger hasn’t totally convinced Antonio Conte, despite a recent run of starts, and has some suitors in Turkey.

Massimiliano Allegri was in favor of bringing Thiago Silva back to Milan, but he didn’t have many allies, and the veteran has joined Porto.

Milan After Chelsea Outcast as Thiago Silva Picks Porto

December 22, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Lazio, Porto, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Massimiliano Allegri was in favor of bringing Thiago Silva back to Milan, but he didn’t have many allies within the team, and the veteran has joined Porto instead. He signed a six-month contract with an option for another year.

Thiago Silva will be there for the taking for the teams that want him, including Milan, as he and Fluminense have mutually parted ways

Thiago Silva Departs Fluminense Amid Milan and EPL Buzz

December 19, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Porto, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Thiago Silva will be there for the taking for the teams that want him, including Milan, as he and Fluminense have mutually parted ways, making him a free agent. The defender is expected to head back to Europe for at least a six-month stint. He is also on the radar of a few Premier League sides

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.

Juventus have had some contacts with Atletico Madrid centered around Nahuel Molina while they plot to revamp their right wing.

Juventus List Possibly Outbound Atletico Madrid Star

July 22, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Ligue 1, Marseille, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Juventus have had some contacts with Atletico Madrid centered around Nahuel Molina while they plot to revamp their right wing. The Argentinian could depart to recoup money after the Colchoneros spent big early in the summer. He has a €25/30M valuation.

Juventus will have a window to put their hands on Jadon Sancho, as the player is keen on the destination. They'll have to be quick, though.

Juventus Closer to Adding Sancho from Manchester United

July 7, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Napoli, Porto, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Juventus will have a window to put their hands on Jadon Sancho, as the player is keen on the destination. There’s an agreement in principle on his valuation with Manchester United, about €25M, while there’s more work to be done on his personal terms.

Milan have been focusing on the midfield early but plan to sign another highly-rated striker despite investing in Santiago Gimenez.

Milan Think Big for Their Possible New Center-Forward

July 1, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Liverpool, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Sporting CP, Transfer Market, Udinese

Milan have been focusing on the midfield early but plan to sign another highly-rated striker despite spending €30M for Santiago Gimenez in January. They have several top-notch names on their radar, although they are all difficult targets.

The last-gasp qualification to the Champions League will allow Juventus not to make substantial sacrifices, for instance Kenan Yildiz.

Juventus in Talks to Hand Yildiz a Contract Renewal

June 26, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

The last-gasp qualification to the Champions League will allow Juventus not to make substantial sacrifices on the transfer market for financial relief, and so they aren’t entertaining the offers for Kenan Yildiz, who would have plenty of suitors if available.

New Juventus general manager Damien Comolli formally commenced his stay on Wednesday. He had a positive first contact with Igor Tudor.

Juventus Begin Making Moves Under Their New Regime

June 5, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Ajax, Benfica, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

New Juventus general manager Damien Comolli formally commenced his stay on Wednesday. He had a positive first contact with Igor Tudor, who’ll stay onboard for at least the Club World Cup. In the meantime, Kalulu will be bought out.

Francisco Conceiçao has had a seesawing first campaign at Juventus while on loan at Porto, and his future hangs in the balance. H

Juventus Examining How to Keep Hold of Porto Loanee

May 22, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Francisco Conceiçao has had a seesawing first campaign at Juventus while on loan at Porto, and his future hangs in the balance. He seemed a lock to be bought out permanently early on, but then he fell out of favor, making his permanence unlikely.

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