Mon. Jul 28th, 2025

Italian Football News Roundup: Coaching Changes and Key Matches

Inter Milan Turns to Chivu

After failed negotiations with Cesc Fabregas, Inter Milan is set to appoint former player Cristian Chivu as their new head coach. The Romanian, who was part of Inter`s treble-winning team, will sign a two-year contract. The club is also eyeing young striker Rasmus Hojlund as a potential signing.

Crucial World Cup Qualifier for Italy

The Italian national team faces a must-win game against Norway in their World Cup qualification campaign. Manager Luciano Spalletti is expected to deploy defender Giorgio Scalvini to contain Norway`s star striker Erling Haaland. Federico Chiesa emphasized the importance of the match, stating “We can`t afford any more mistakes. A third exclusion from the World Cup would be unthinkable.”

Transfer News and Managerial Updates

  • Torino has appointed Marco Baroni as their new manager, with club president Urbano Cairo expressing confidence in the choice.
  • Napoli`s Victor Osimhen is attracting interest from Al-Hilal and Galatasaray, with bids starting at €65 million.
  • Juventus is targeting 18-year-old defender Leoni from Parma, while also showing interest in striker Jonathan David.
  • AC Milan faces pressure to retain Rafael Leao and Mike Maignan, with Bayern Munich showing interest in the Portuguese forward.

Other Serie A Updates

Stefano Pioli is linked with a move to Fiorentina, while Atalanta is considering Ivan Juric and Thiago Motta for their managerial position. Lazio has rejected interest from top clubs for midfielders Nicolò Rovella and Mario Gila.

By Vihaan Mehrotra

In the heart of Bangalore lives and works Vihaan Mehrotra, one of modern India's most insightful sports analysts. His childhood passion for cricket and field hockey evolved into a successful career. His daily column in Bangalore's digital media covers all significant world sporting events, from cricket matches to badminton tournaments. As a sports betting expert, he developed his own methodology for analyzing team statistics. His IPL match predictions are renowned for their 75% accuracy rate.

Related Post