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Milan Futuro and Juventus Next Gen find themselves in relegation play-out spots in Serie C. Atalanta U23 are the standouts, sitting fourth in their group

Results vs. Growth: Checking In on the Serie C Development Teams

January 6, 2025 Kai Henson AC Milan, Atalanta, Juventus, Serie A, Serie C, Tactical Trends Leave a comment

Milan Futuro and Juventus Next Gen both find themselves in relegation play-out spots after 20 matches in Serie C. Atalanta U23 are the standouts, sitting fourth in their section while winning three straight to conclude the calendar year.

As long anticipated, Milan will have their U-23 squad, named ‘Futuro,’ in Serie C starting next season, joining Juventus and Atalanta.

Milan Second Team ‘Futuro’ Officially Part of Serie C

June 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie C

As long anticipated, Milan will have their U-23 squad, named ‘Futuro,’ in Serie C starting next season, joining Juventus and Atalanta. They have been tending to the project for months but needed one team to be excluded to join the third division.

Milan have been canvassing the market for a new no.9 and, regardless of other moves, they are ready to spend about €50M for a young center-forward.

Milan Going Full Steam Ahead to Create Second Team

February 6, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie C

Milan have been rumored to launch their second side for a while, and they have now taken concrete steps toward it, formally communicating their interest to the Lega Pro. If they are successful, as likely, they’ll be the third to have it after Juventus and Atalanta.

SPAL midfielder Matteo Prati was inches away from sealing the deal with Serie B outfit Palermo but has instead rejected the Rosanero to join Cagliari.

Palermo Set to Beat Serie A Sides for Italy U20 Prodigy Prati

August 10, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Palermo, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spal, Transfer Market

SPAL’s Matteo Prati is a midfielder in demand, with no less than four clubs interested in signing him, including three from the top tier. However, it is Palermo from Serie B who look likely to bag his signature despite advanced links with Sassuolo, which wish for another young addition to their midfield.

Sassuolo have confirmed the transfer of Genoa talent Luca Lipani. The 18-year-old,joins the Neroverdi as the club’s youngest acquisition this summer window.

Genoa Talent Lipani on Sassuolo Radar Despite Juve Links

August 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Genoa talent Luca Lipani is high on the Neroverdi shortlist, as the Emilia-Romagna outfit seeks to beat favorites Juventus to win over the midfielder. The Italy U20 central midfielder emerged through the Genoa youth system in 2022/23 and then onto the first team under Alberto Gilardino.

New Reggina owner Manuele Ilari is anticipated to bring about changes depending upon the verdict of the club's exclusion from or inclusion in Serie B.

Six Serie A Sides Scout Ex-Inter Winger from Reggina

July 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Empoli, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Lecce, Reggina, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

New Reggina owner Manuele Ilari is anticipated to bring about changes depending upon the verdict of the club's exclusion from or inclusion in Serie B, and a few names are expected to exit the Reggio Calabria outfit, including the Honduras forward.

Sassuolo boss Alessio Dionisi hopes Domenico Berardi will be healthy in the second half of the season and will contribute to lifting the team.

Dionisi Dismisses Sassuolo Departures After 22-0 Victory

July 17, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sassuolo beat Real Vicenza 22-0, with eight different Neroverdi players registering on the scoresheet to mark the preseason friendly game. The win naturally inspired Alessio Dionisi.

Serie B Outfit Sudtirol Plan to Onboard Juve Starlet Barbieri

January 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie B, Serie C, Transfer Market

Juventus U23 right-back Tommaso Barbieri is being eyed by a Serie B club in view of a move this winter transfer window. Juventus consider Barbieri highly within their ranks.

Juventus have been on a youth development trend in recent years, pushing talented players onto the big stage on a regular basis, from Miretti to Fagioli.

Juventus and Allegri Eye Promotion for Youth Team Talent

October 27, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus have been on a youth development trend in recent years, pushing talented footballers onto the big stage on a regular basis – from Fabio Miretti and Moise Kean to Matias Soule and Nicolo Fagioli.

Vicenza Director Expresses Admiration for Milan Primavera Starlet

August 20, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie C, Transfer Market

Serie C outfit Vicenza are interested in signing Milan Primavera starlet keeper Sebastiano Desplanches. Vicenza sporting director Federico Balzaretti indicated that contacts could soon be reignited with Milan.

Rising goalkeeping talent Matteo Rizzo, who currently plays for Piedmont-based Pro Vercelli in Serie C, is in the crosshairs of two Italian heavyweights.

Italian Heavyweights Eye Pro Vercelli Goalkeeping Prodigy

July 20, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Serie C, Transfer Market

Rising goalkeeping talent Matteo Rizzo, who currently plays for Piedmont-based Pro Vercelli in Serie C, is in the crosshairs of two Italian heavyweights. He was promoted in January 2022 from Pro Vercelli U19 to the first team.

Stefano Pioli is ready to face Napoli in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16. The coach looked back at what brought them this far.

Milan Coach Pioli Opens Door to Return to Home Club Parma

June 28, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Parma, Serie A, Serie C

A native of Parma, Milan head coach Stefano Pioli has been conferred with the honorary citizenship from nearby Noceto. After expressing his happiness for the recognition, he revealed that he might return to the Gialloblù in the future.

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