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Dybala to Roma – Has Mourinho Found His New Sneijder?

July 22, 2022 Michel Sakr Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

The Special One remains arguably the best in the business when it comes to persuading stars to join his cause. Back in 2009, Mourinho convinced Wesley Sneijder to join Inter – and the rest, as they say, is history – and in this summer, he pulled off the same maneuver with Paulo Dybala.

The transfer of de Ligt from Juventus to Bayern Munich came to signal the dawn of a new era for the club, and perhaps for Serie A as whole

Juventus and De Ligt: An Ending That Summarizes Modern Football

July 20, 2022 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Tactical Trends

In the current day and age, the business aspect in football has certainly toppled the romantic side of the beautiful game. Yet, Juventus has been acting as a defiant fortress perhaps without even paying heed to the big picture.

Koulibaly’s Predecessors: Ranking 11 Stars Who Left Serie A for Chelsea

July 16, 2022 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Tactical Trends

While Gianfranco Zola might be the most famous amongst them, we'll only focus on the players who completed a transfer from Italian to Chelsea since the turn of the new millennium, and rank them based on the success they found during their time at Cobham.

Di Maria and Ten Stars Who Made Late-Career Serie A Moves

July 12, 2022 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Di Maria won't be the first veteran to try his luck in Italian football at a relatively advanced stage of his career. In fact, Serie A history is filled with glamorous stars who made late landings in the peninsula. But while some managed to prolong their glory days by finding success in Italy, others struggled and left with few happy memories.

Despite the ownership change, the transfer market philosophy of Milan will not change, and their budget will be similar to recent years.

Why Milan’s Slow Transfer Market Could Cost the Champions Dearly

July 9, 2022 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

After lifting their first Scudetto trophy in eleven years, Milan are expected to build on their great achievement by pulling off a solid transfer market. Yet the Rossoneri have thus far been the slowest to react among the elite Italian clubs

Simone Inzaghi Delighted with Hakan Calhanoglu's Inter Debut

From Vidic to Calhanoglu: Ranking Inter Free Agent Signings

July 8, 2022 Michel Sakr Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

The Beneamata have already signed Henrick Mkhitaryan and André Onana, and are still in contact with Paulo Dybala. While it remains to be seen how this new signings will pan out, it's time to rank some of the club's most famous free agent coups based on the success found on the pitch.

From Pirlo to Pogba: Ranking Juventus Free Agent Signings

July 4, 2022 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

After months of negotiations, Juventus are on the cusp of landing two of the most sought-after free agents on the market. The imminent arrivals of Angel Di Maria and the returning Paul Pogba are only an extension to the club's famous tradition of snapping up some of the most interesting names in the Mercato for free.

The Pros and Cons of the Controversial Scudetto Playoffs

June 30, 2022 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Reminiscent to any other new concept in Calcio, the decision has stirred some controversy, with supporters flocking to support the cause and detractors chastising the idea. Perhaps both sides have valid points, so let's try to elaborate on some of the pros and cons of the Scudetto playoff.

Gap at the Back: Is Serie A Losing Its Best Defenders?

June 26, 2022 Michel Sakr Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

The Italian peninsula is about to welcome back Lukaku, alongside Paul Pogba. But despite these encouraging returns, an exodus of another kind is looming in the horizon, as some of the best Serie A defenders could be about to take the flight towards greener and richer pastures.

Lukaku and Pogba: Returning Heroes or Defeated Conquerors?

June 24, 2022 Michel Sakr Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

Perhaps one wouldn't note it at first glimpse, but Romelu Lukaku and Paul Pogba have great many things in common. This goes way beyond their time together at Old Trafford between 2017 and 2019 and their poor relations with then-manager José Mourinho.

While it seems that negotiations between Juventus and the Argentinian international Paulo Dybala are on the verge of collapsing, Inter are earmarking the situation as they are eager to bring the Bianconeri star to the San Siro next season.

Inter, Roma, Milan or Abroad: What’s the Ideal Destination for Dybala?

June 23, 2022 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Real Madrid, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Tottenham

Although the suitors aren't exactly queuing up for his services, the 28-year-old remains one of the hottest commodities on the free agents market. So let's take a look at some of his most likely suitors, before deciding what would be the ideal destination for Dybala.

Young Genoa wingback Andrea Cambiaso has emerged on the radars of multiple Italian heavyweights, with Juventus leading Inter and Atalanta in the race.

Ten Relegated Players Who Deserve Serie A Stay

June 21, 2022 Michel Sakr Cagliari, Calciomercato, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market, Venezia

While Genoa, Cagliari and Venezia will be dearly missed next season, a small part of them will live on in the top tier through some of the players will find an escape route that spares them from the agony of relegation. So here are ten relegated players who deserve to stay in Serie A.

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