Sergej Milinkovic-Savic Archives

A few teams have started losing pieces six weeks into the season. Atalanta will have to make do without Isak Hien and Marco Brescianini due to injury.

Atalanta, Roma, and Juventus Hit by the Injury Bug

October 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Udinese

A few teams have started losing pieces six weeks into the season. Atalanta will have to make do without Isak Hien and Marco Brescianini in the next two matches and potentially longer. Paulo Dybala and Timothy Weah are also dealing with physical problems.

Juventus hold out hope their long-time target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic will force his way out of Saudi Arabia, more likely in the summer.

Juventus Continue to Dream of Signing Milinkovic-Savic

January 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus have formally closed their window early through the words of their top director, but they keep working under the radar, and they hold out hope their long-time target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic will force his way out of Saudi Arabia.

While it seems like Sergej Milinkovic-Savic will most likely head towards the exit door , Juventus have joined the race to sign the Lazio midfield ace.

Former Lazio Ace Tickles Fans Imagination with Emotional Statement

January 20, 2024 Marko Vrakela Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lazio embarrassed themselves in the second semi-final of the 2023/24 Supercoppa Italiana, slumping to a disheartening 3-0 defeat to runaway Serie A leaders Inter on Friday. Former Biancocelesti ace Sergej Milinkovic-Savic admitted the Rome outfit's demolition 'saddened' him, insisting he misses his old club.

Lazio and Ciro Immobile are in Saudi Arabia for the Supercoppa, where they’ll debut against Inter in the semi-final on Friday.

Immobile Addresses Saudi Arabia Links and Recent Form

January 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Supercoppa, Transfer Market

Lazio and Ciro Immobile are in Saudi Arabia for the Supercoppa, where they’ll debut on Friday against Inter in the semi-final. The striker has been linked to a move to such a league in the summer and before the winter window.

The incident of Lazio rejecting bids for Milinkovic-Savic can be tracked back to 2018, when Milan were interested to sign him, alongisde Juventus.

‘Unnamed’ Italian Club Offered Over €100M for Milinkovic-Savic

September 12, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

The incident of Lazio rejecting the bumper bid for Milinkovic-Savic can be tracked back to 2018, when Milan seemed eager to lure him for an offer nearing €120-140M. Juventus were also reported to make such a huge attempt for the central midfielder.

Serie A will have to change their transfer market strategies from January onward, as the fiscal advantages deriving from the 'Decreto Crescita' will stop.

Lotito Talks Italy, Discloses Giant Past Offer for SMS

September 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

Claudio Lotito urged the Azzurri to grow tighter and discussed a few Lazio-related topics in an interview with the official Serie A radio: “I’m not a fortune-teller, but I believe we have everything to qualify for Euro 2024. You can always find players and coaches, while presidents are rarer."

Lazio are satisfied with the early performances of Daichi Kamada and are already thinking about handing him a new contract.

Kamada Admits Maurizio Sarri as Decisive in Lazio Transfer

August 22, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lazio attacking midfielder Daichi Kamada has revealed coach Maurizio Sarri as the reason for his choice to transfer to the Biancocelesti from Eintracht Frankfurt. He also dismissed talks of any similarities between himself and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.

Lazio gaffer Maurizio Sarri wants his side to bounce back in a hurry after a woeful display in the latest Champions League game versus Feyenoord.

Sarri Loses Patience with Lazio Brass Over Market Inactivity

August 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sarri, undeterred, is set to stay strong on his position of onboarding several talent, with president Claudio Lotito long aware of his wishlist that includes four outfield players – Torino’s Samuele Ricci, Sassuolo’s Domenico Berardi, and Napoli duo Piotr Zielinski and Mario Rui.

Giuntoli was one reason why Napoli succeeded in luring Piotr Zielinski from Udinese back in 2016, and the director is eager to bring him to Turin.

Zielinski Renewal a Breath of Fresh Air in Inflated Transfer Market

July 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Several lucrative offers were tabled for Zielinski, including a couple of Saudi Arabia, but it seems nothing can buy out the Partenopei spirit engulfed by the midfield ace.

Al-Hilal has announced the arrival of Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, while Lazio have yet to issue an official statement on the matter.

Lazio Evaluating Which Purchase to Make in the Midfield

July 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Al-Hilal has announced the arrival of Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, while Lazio have yet to issue an official statement on the matter. President Claudio Lotito drove a hard bargain until the last moment. The deal isn’t in jeopardy, but he won’t release the transfer until he gets the first installment.

Al-Hilal Seal the Deal for Lazio Star Milinkovic-Savic

July 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

The negotiation between Lazio and Al-Hilal proceeded without a hitch after the first offer, and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic will soon complete his transfer to Saudi Arabia. The two clubs and the federation handled the formalities in the last couple of days. The ace will take the medicals in Europe.

Joshua Zirkzee and Teun Koopmeiners top the wish lists of Milan and Juventus at their positions. The two players wouldn’t mind continuing in Italy.

Juventus to Pivot Toward Different Midfield Options

July 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus are set to miss out on Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, who’s about to move to Saudi Arabia, and are assembling a new shortlist should they have the money and room to add one piece to their midfield. Cristiano Giuntoli is a well-documented fan of Teun Koopmeiners and inquired with Atalanta again.

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