Serie A shaken up: top clubs get a new look after the latest transfer moves | OneFootball

The summer transfer window is officially closed! There were many last-minute deals: double deals for Milan (Rabiot and Odogu) and Juve (Openda and Zhegrova), as well as Belotti-Cagliari, Akanji-Inter, Hojlund-Napoli, Zaniolo-Udinese and, in the evening, the big Vardy deal for Cremonese.

Serie A revolutionized: the big teams change face after the latest market deals

The summer transfer market session of 2025 closed with a bang, rewriting the balance of Serie A. Unlike recent years, the last day of negotiations brought surprises and significant additions, especially to the big teams. After the break for the Nationals, the Italian championship will present itself with a new tactical setup and new ambitions.

Napoli: depth and versatility to aim high

The champions of Italy have acted decisively until the last moments of the market. Aurelio De Laurentiis has built a deep and flexible squad for Antonio Conte, designed to compete on multiple fronts, including the Champions League.

New additions: Højlund in attack, Elmas in midfield.

Possible tactics: from the initial 4-1-4-1 to a 4-2-3-1, passing through formations with two strikers or with a three-man defense. With Politano, Neres, Lang and McTominay as alternatives on the wings, Conte will be able to adjust the team according to the opponents. De Bruyne is the wild card.

Inter: new solutions, but the problem of unpredictability remains

With the arrival of Chivu on the bench, Inter seeks continuity but also tactical variations compared to the Inzaghi era.

Key additions: Akanji in defense, Sucic in midfield, Bonny and Pio Esposito in attack.

Critical point: a player who can consistently beat his man is still missing, after the failed arrival of Lookman. Work will be done on more offensive formations, like the 4-2-4 tested in preseason.

Juventus: abundance in attack, Tudor must choose

The failed farewell of Vlahovic and the new arrivals – including Zhegrova and Openda – give Igor Tudor a squad rich especially in the offensive department.

Tactical alternatives: from the basic 3-4-2-1 to formations with two strikers supported by Yildiz.

Objective: to regain sharpness in attack without losing balance.

Milan: last-minute market for a quality leap

After a difficult summer, Milan made important deals in the last days: Rabiot and Nkunku join an already creative midfield with Modric, Jashari and Ricci.

Tactical flexibility: Pioli can choose between a three or four-man defense, offensive wingers like Pulisic and Leão or two central strikers.

Main challenge: to integrate the new additions and ensure continuity.

The other big teams and ambitious outsiders

Roma: few changes in the last phase of the market; Gasp works on El Shaarawy, Soulé and Dybala to add unpredictability.

Lazio: no major movements, but the absence of cups allows more time on the field.

Bologna: the arrival of Rowe offers new solutions on the wings.

Atalanta: Musah adds quality and dynamism in several areas of the field.

Fiorentina: Lamptey and Nicolussi Caviglia enrich Pioli's project, who will be able to alternate different offensive systems.

Como: among the surprises of the market, with Diego Carlos in defense and Morata in attack, remains one of the most intriguing outsiders for the race to Europe.

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