Ex Juventus & Barcelona Midfielder Predicts ‘Inter Milan & Napoli Lead The Race’ For Serie A Title | OneFootball

Former Juventus and Barcelona midfielder Miralem Pjanic believes that Inter Milan and Napoli are the top contenders for the Serie A title.

The Bosnian gave his thoughts on the upcoming title race in an interview in today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

Last season, the title race in Serie A came down to Napoli and Inter Milan.

The Partenopei and the Nerazzurri fought it out until the final day of the campaign. In the end, just a point separated the pair at the top of the table, with the Campanian team prevailing.

That suggests that it could be another close-run race next season as well.

On the other hand, both Napoli and Inter have been very active in the transfer market this summer.

The Partenopei have reinforced with big name signings like Kevin De Bruyne, Noa Lang, and Sam Beukema. And they are likely to make one or two more at least.

Meanwhile, Inter have signed the likes of Petar Sucic, Luis Henrique, and Ange-Yoan Bonny, as well as bringing Francesco Pio Esposito back.

Furthermore, the Nerazzurri are pushing to sign Ademola Lookman from Atalanta. They will also likely sign a defender before the transfer window ends.

Miralem Pjanic: “Inter & Napoli Leading The Race” For Serie A Title

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 21: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

There are also other factors to consider. Inter have changed coach, with Cristian Chivu replacing Simone Inzaghi following the latter’s decision to step down and earn considerably more at Al-Hilal.

Then, Napoli will have to navigate the new challenge of Champions League football after playing just one match per week for all of last season.

Then, it is not as though Inter and Napoli are the only team with a credible chance of winning the title. The likes of AC Milan, Juventus, Atalanta, and Roma could certainly have their say.

But midfielder Miralem Pjanic replied “yes” as far as whether Napoli are the favourites.

“They’re coming off the back of a brilliant season,” said the 35-year-old. “Conte worked a miracle.”

“Last season, with the squad they have, Inter should have won the Scudetto.”

“Now the Nerazzurri have changed coach,” noted Pjanic. “But the team is more or less the same, and that’s a positive.”

“And if Lookman comes in it will shift the balance,” added the Bosnian.

“Inter will start again at the front of the race once again, alongside Napoli.”