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Atalanta anticipate losing director Tony D’Amico and reached an agreement in principle with ex-Juventus and Napoli exec Cristiano Giuntoli.

Atalanta Get a Head Start in Carousel of Officials

May 11, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Marseille, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Atalanta anticipate losing director Tony D’Amico in the summer and struck early on a high-end replacement, reaching an agreement in principle with former Juventus and Napoli exec Cristiano Giuntoli. The veteran was pondering an experience abroad and was on Roma’s radar.

Napoli exec Giovanni Manna is the top option for the Roma ownership and coach Gian Piero Gasperini to suceed Frederic Massara.

Roma Covet Napoli Director amid Front-Office Overhaul

April 28, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma director Frederic Massara wasn’t ousted alongside Claudio Ranieri last week, but his days at the club are numbered, and Napoli exec Giovanni Manna is the ownership's and Gian Piero Gasperini’s top option to replace him. The Partenopei official is highly regarded.

Milan patiently waited for some opportunities to materialize after nabbing Niclas Fullkrug, but nothing came to pass.

Milan Probed Manchester City and Chelsea Defenders Late

February 4, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Manchester City, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Milan patiently waited for some opportunities to materialize after nabbing Niclas Fullkrug even before the start of the window, but, other than the Jean-Philippe Mateta affair, they didn’t address other roles and onboarded just Alphadjo Cissè from Verona.

After setting up the deal and leapfrogging Juventus, Milan opted not to complete the acquisition of Jean-Philippe Mateta on deadline day.

Milan Back Out of Mateta Deal in Quiet Deadline Day

February 2, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Cremonese, Italian Football, Juventus, Liverpool, Panama, Pisa, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

After setting up the deal in a hurry and leapfrogging Juventus, Milan opted not to complete the acquisition of Jean-Philippe Mateta for about €35M, as they had reservations about the conditions of his knees after in-depth check-ups in Paris.

Napoli and Roma are poised to duke it out for some transfer market targets, but could also potentially concoct a trade down the line.

Napoli Taking a Look at Verona, Chelsea and Roma Stars

January 9, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Napoli and Roma are poised to duke it out for some transfer market targets, but could also potentially concoct a trade down the line. The two sides are both keen on Hellas Verona’s Giovane. However, Atalanta and Lazio are eyeing him too.

Juventus have so far rebuffed Genoa’s attempts to bring back Mattia Perin and are content with Michele Di Gregorio.

Juventus Ponder Summer Overhaul of Their Goalkeepers

January 5, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Juventus have so far rebuffed Genoa’s attempts to bring back Mattia Perin, as they don’t want to spend for a replacement mid-season, and are content with Michele Di Gregorio in general. However, the role will be in flux in the future. All three goalies could potentially leave.

Juventus acquired Joao Mario to be their new starter on the right wing, but he hasn’t convinced two different coaches.

Underutilized Juventus Newcomer Could Exit in January

December 17, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Juventus acquired Joao Mario to be their new starter on the right wing, but he hasn’t convinced two different coaches, and he has completely fallen out of favor after receiving more than a few chances at the beginning of the season.

Denzel Dumfries and the Inter staff opted for the surgical route to solve the ankle problem that had been affecting him for a while.

Inter Forced to Explore the Market After Dumfries Blow

December 17, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Denzel Dumfries and the Inter staff opted for the surgical route to solve the ankle problem that had been affecting him for a while. He’ll be on the mend for two to three months, forcing the management to sign another wing-back.

Roma tried to get an early lead in the race to sign Joshua Zirkzee, but Manchester United have no urgency in that regard.

Roma Strike Out in First Attempt to Snap Up Zirkzee

December 15, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester United, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma tried to get an early lead in the race to sign Joshua Zirkzee, but Manchester United have no urgency in that regard. Plus, their valuation of the player is robust even though he has struggled for the most part since moving to England.

Most of the smaller Serie A sides reshaped their squads during the summer, bringing in intriguing new players or completing telling deals.

The Most Interesting Signings by the Serie A Minnows

September 19, 2025 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Como, Cremonese, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Lecce, Parma, Pisa, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Tactical Trends, Torino, Transfer Market, Udinese

Most of the smaller Serie A sides reshaped their squads during the summer, bringing in intriguing new players or completing telling deals that will be key to determining the hierarchy and the outcome of the season.

Roma tried until the end to tweak their squad but were unable to complete any deal on deadline day, leading to some in-house tension.

Roma Come Up Empty-Handed Despite a Few Late Attempts

September 2, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Aston Villa, Bologna, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma tried until the end to tweak their squad but were unable to complete any deal on deadline day. The way the final weeks of the window were handled generated some tensions between Gian Piero Gasperini and director Frederic Massara.

Wesley landed in Italy on Sunday morning to take the medicals ahead of his Roma switch. The Giallorossi had zeroed in on him.

Roma to Finalize Wesley Coup with an Assist from Milan

July 28, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Wesley landed in Italy on Sunday morning to take the medicals ahead of his Roma switch. The Giallorossi had been focusing on him all summer long and persuaded Flamengo. The capital club will shell out €25M plus €5M add-ons. Flamengo replaced him with Emerson Royal.

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