With the market closed, the topics being discussed these days mainly concern the field and the future of some players. At Juve, the focus is strongly on the renewals of Spalletti, McKennie, and Yildiz, while Milan is preparing to make a move for the young talent Kostic.
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In Rome, however, there is curiosity about what will happen to Provedel on one side, and three key players of the Giallorossi on the other.
Let’s see today’s most important news.
✍️ Juventus, Spalletti’s renewal underway!
The positive influence of Luciano Spalletti on Juventus has now gained the trust of the management of the Bianconeri, increasingly oriented towards building the future around the coach from Certaldo. The signals that have emerged in recent weeks have strengthened the idea of a technical continuity, considered strategic for the growth of the sports project.
According to Corriere dello Sport, once the contractual priorities related to the renewals of Kenan Yildiz and Weston McKennie are defined, the former national team coach will be called to a meeting to outline a medium to long-term plan. Juventus can activate a one-year option to extend the agreement with the former Napoli coach, but the intention is to not activate it, preferring instead to propose a new more structured contract.
🤑 Milan, budget ready for Kostic
According to Corriere dello Sport, Milan is inclined to reinvest part of the 10 million euros that Bournemouth will pay for the redemption of Alex Jimenez. Half of this amount will go to Real Madrid, while the remaining part could be used for a new market entry, with Andrej Kostic among the profiles being closely monitored.
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The young Montenegrin forward, already linked to the Rossoneri during the winter window, did not arrive in Milan due to the lack of agreement with Partizan Belgrade on the valuation of the card. The Serbian club continues to ask for a figure close to 3 million euros for the class of 2005, but — again according to Corriere dello Sport — sporting director Igli Tare is considering a new attempt to finally unlock the operation.
👎 Inter, how close was Diaby?
When Inter realized the impossibility of closing the Perisic operation, the Nerazzurri management decisively turned to Moussa Diaby, probing the availability of Al Ittihad during a particularly delicate phase for the Saudi club. Inter first made a proposal for a loan with an option to buy, then transformed it into a loan with an obligation, but both formulas were rejected. Despite a total agreement with the player and Diaby’s own push, Al Ittihad chose not to proceed, communicating the final no just hours before the market closed.
Meanwhile, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, the Mlacic track closed with the player’s transfer to Udinese, which indirectly affected the Jakirovic operation. On the investment front, finally, the Nerazzurri have finalized the arrival of Massolin, expected in summer: an operation worth around 4 million euros.
💥 Napoli, Vergara tells his story: “I play for my people”
After his first official goals between the Champions League and Serie A with Napoli’s jersey, Antonio Vergara shared his emotions with Radio CRC. The class of 2003 emphasized how Conte’s trust was crucial in allowing him to express himself to the fullest.
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“Conte has improved me. We work a lot on what we need to do tactically, the coach asks us to help each other and I try to do it: if the coach asks me to double up, I do it. Off the field, I spent a lot of time with Marianucci, Ambrosino, and Lucca. I also have a great relationship with Mazzocchi, Spinazzola, Contini, Savic, Di Lorenzo. The weight of the jersey? I don’t feel it, it’s as if every time I wear this jersey, thousands of other people wear it with me. The weight is divided. It’s as if I’m playing for my people, so I don’t feel it.”
👀 Roma, will Pellegrini, Cristante, and Mancini sign?
The renewal of Lorenzo Pellegrini would not be an isolated case within Roma, increasingly oriented towards securing their symbolic men. The Giallorossi management is indeed working to ensure continuity and stability for the group, focusing on the most representative profiles in the locker room.
According to TMW, Bryan Cristante and Gianluca Mancini are also very close to extending their contracts. The two players have already given their okay to the extension of the agreement, which should see them wear the Giallorossi jersey until June 30, 2029, thus strengthening the team’s core for the medium to long term.
🧤 Lazio, what future for Provedel?
With the sale of Mandas, Lazio now fully relies on Ivan Provedel. The ’94 class goalkeeper will also be used in the Coppa Italia, a competition where the Greek colleague previously found space. Despite the winter market arrival of Motta as an alternative, the young former Juventus player is not yet considered ready for high-profile commitments like the delicate away match at Dall’Ara. Provedel thus remains the fixed starter between the league and cups.
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In terms of performance, the numbers confirm his specific weight: since returning between the posts, he has collected 11 clean sheets in 23 appearances, ranking as the second best goalkeeper in Serie A for goals prevented. Now, the focus is on the future of number 94. According to Il Messaggero, there are currently no developments on the renewal of the agreement expiring in 2027. It is possible that talks will start soon.
👋 Fiorentina, Kouamé may still say goodbye
According to Sky Sport, Aris Thessaloniki has made a permanent offer to Fiorentina for Christian Kouamé. With some transfer windows still open, the Viola forward could therefore consider a move to Greece, an option that currently seems concrete.
Previously, the player had been linked first to Cagliari and then to Verona, but the dialogue with the Venetians was interrupted after the official market closure. The unsuccessful outcome of the operation was related to documentation issues, a factor that definitively halted the negotiation.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.
📸 FREDERIC DIDES – AFP or licensors
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