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·22 August 2025
2025-26 Preview: Most expensive Italy XI in Serie A

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·22 August 2025
Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni is currently the most valuable Italian player in Serie A according to the latest figures, closely followed by teammate Nicolo Barella, who are both some way ahead of the next closest players in Federico Dimarco and Moise Kean.
Inter have four representatives in this hypothetical team, including the aforementioned Bastoni, Barella and Dimarco, plus youngster Francesco Pio Esposito, who looks set to play an increased role with the first team this season.
Atalanta also have three representatives on the list, including goalkeeper Marco Carnsesecchi, wing-back Raoul Bellanova and centre-back Giorgio Scalvini.
BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 14: Giorgio Scalvini of Atalanta BC looks on after the Serie A match between Atalanta and Juventus at Gewiss Stadium on January 14, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
Milan, Napoli, Lazio and Fiorentina all have one representative apiece in the form of Samuele Ricci, Alessandro Buongiorno, Nicolo Rovella and Moise Kean respectively.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 02: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale warms up prior to the Coppa Italia Semi Final match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Marco Carnesecchi (Atalanta) – €25m;
Giorgio Scalvini (Atalanta) – €35m
Alessandro Buongiorno (Napoli) – €50m
Alessandro Bastoni (Inter) – €80m;
Raoul Bellanova (Atalanta) – €24m
Nicolo Barella (Inter) – €75m
Samuele Ricci (Milan) – €30m
Nicolo Rovella (Lazio) – €30m
Federico Dimarco (Inter) – €50m;
Moise Kean (Fiorentina) – €50m
Pio Esposito (Inter) – €25m
*figures according to transfermarkt.co.uk.