Italian football is starting to heat up as the summer transfer window takes shape. From smart moves in Milan to Juventus’s mega sponsorship deal, here’s everything you need to know from the past week.
🔁 Transfers & Market Moves
- Nicola Zalewski stays at Inter: The Polish international has been signed permanently from Roma for €6.5 million after a successful loan. Confirmed on June 23.
- Ange‑Yoan Bonny joins Inter from Parma: The 20-year-old striker’s loan is now permanent for a total fee of €23 million plus €2 million in add-ons. His contract is worth €2 million net per year.
- Fiorentina signed midfielder Jacopo Fazzini from Empoli for a reported €8 million plus bonuses. The deal was confirmed on June 26.
- Samuele Ricci to AC Milan: The Rossoneri have agreed a deal with Torino for around €25 million including bonuses. Ricci is expected to reinforce Milan’s midfield depth.
- Alex Meret extends at Napoli: The title-winning goalkeeper has renewed his contract until 2027, with an option for 2028 – putting to bed interest from Arsenal and Inter.
🔄 Player Movement & Rumours
- Tammy Abraham (formerly of Roma) is set for a €20 million move to Besiktas. A deal is in place, pending final paperwork.
- Tim Weah (Juventus) is close to joining Nottingham Forest, possibly as part of a swap involving Samuel Mbangula. The American is valued at around €22 million.
- Romano Floriani Mussolini, great-grandson of Benito Mussolini, has returned to Lazio after a season-long loan at Juve Stabia. A name that always draws attention, he’s working to make headlines for his performances rather than his lineage.
📊 Club Finances & Strategic Moves
- Juventus have extended their partnership with Adidas until 2037 in a huge €408 million deal. This follows a recent €69 million per year renewal with Jeep as shirt sponsor – clear signs of a long-term commercial rebuild.
- Serie A clubs are set to receive confirmation of the fixtures for matchdays 1–3 by June 30, with the full schedule to be locked by September 5.
🏆 Competitions & Coaching News
- Inter Milan, under new boss Cristian Chivu, continue to impress at the FIFA Club World Cup, with a strong 2–0 win over River Plate on June 25. The club is showing ambition both on the pitch and in the transfer market.
- Napoli are quietly reinforcing their Scudetto-winning squad. Having secured Meret, they’re now being linked with another Scottish international after the success of McTominay and Gilmour in Serie A.
🎯 Key Takeaways
- Inter are going all-in on youth and cohesion: Zalewski, Bonny, and Chivu form the foundation of a long-term project.
- Napoli are building on continuity: renewals and smart reinforcements aim to make them consistent contenders in Europe.
- Juventus are focusing on the business side: with their Adidas and Jeep deals, the Old Lady is preparing for financial stability and competitive growth.
- Lazio continue to balance heritage and ambition, bringing back young talents from loan to reshape the squad.
🧠 Final Thought
This week marked a transitional phase: deals being finalised, pre-season strategies being laid out, and new leaders stepping forward. As the summer rolls on, the moves made now will set the tone for what promises to be a thrilling 2025/26 Serie A season.
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