Let's start immediately from an assumption: what we are about to conclude was not a "normal" week. The Conte earthquake has literally turned Italian football upside down, understood as a market and hierarchies. In fact, many (Juventus players included) think that the coach's farewell has greatly weakened the ruler of the last three championships and crave the throne with greedy eyes. But are we sure that one less Conte and one more Allegri are enough to fill such a gap? Let's try to find out team by team, analyzing moves made and future by the big Italians.
JUVENTUS
Mamma mia what a storm! Raise your hand who, just a week ago, would have imagined a Juventus without Conte… And instead it happened and in his place there is already a new coach, that Massimiliano Allegri who was very badly received by the black and white square. The people reproach him for a Milanist past and, more generally, for a much softer character than Conte, but the coach from Livorno seems determined to win over all the skeptics. In fact, despite the official declarations ("I will not change a game system that has brought three championships"), Allegri is upsetting the Juve world in all its aspects, starting with the transfer market. Just look for external forwards (and in fact Iturbe went to Rome), let's go with the hunt for the attacking midfielder. Candreva, Pastore, Sneijder, here are the names associated with the Lady in the last 72 hours. And then the coup Pereyra, taken from Udinese on loan with the right to buy set at 12 million. There's no denying it's a good deal, also because Inter liked the Argentine. However, Allegri gave the definitive ok by inducing Marotta to accelerate in the final, just like for Morata and Evra. Paradoxically, in short, the black and white market is doing better now that Conte is gone. Is it just a coincidence?
Roma
The real winner of the week. The Giallorossi stole Iturbe from Juventus, thus enhancing an already very strong and now, at least potentially, atomic attack. An important although rather expensive purchase (28 million), which is a candidate for Roma to be a very serious contender for the Scudetto. “I am very happy that the club has supported me – admitted a radiant Garcia as never before. – Players like Iturbe, Ashley Cole and Emanuelson will allow us to compete in Italy and in Europe”. That's exactly how it is on paper and the Giallorossi, even in light of last season's excellent performance, scare everyone. But beware of the outgoing market, the only variable that could create problems for the Roma side of the Tiber. Garcia's big names are many, in particular Benatia, who are coveted by the big names in Europe. Manchester City, Chelsea and Bayern Munich like the defender: his departure would destabilize an almost impenetrable defence, forcing Sabatini to find a suitable replacement. At the moment, however, the risk is not that high. And the Giallorossi people rejoice…
NAPLES
“We are not afraid of goals, we will be competitive”. So thundered Rafa Benitez at the opening of the 2014/15 season of Napoli. A clear stance that will certainly have reassured the blue people, a little worried by the market carried out by De Laurentiis and Bigon. In fact, no particular hit so far with the exception of the Spanish Michu, taken from Swansea to give a further replacement in attack. Defense and midfield, however, are substantially the same as last year, which leaves some doubts about the competitiveness of Napoli. “The road is the right one – reassured Benitez. We are looking for other players to improve the squad." In fact, news should arrive shortly especially in the midfielder, the team's real Achilles heel: Inler and Jorginho give quality but the interdiction is missing, given that neither Behrami nor Dzemaili are considered up to par. The hot names are those of Lucas Leiva and Kramer, Benitez's first old dot since Liverpool, the second who came to light in Brazil's triumphant ride of Germany. Will they be enough to bridge the gap with Juventus and Roma? Probably not, that's why the blue people dream of De Laurentiis's backlash. It's called a gift for the Scudetto.
INTER
Work in progress at the Nerazzurri, so much so that today it is difficult to understand where this team will arrive. The market is proceeding slowly but Ausilio's responsibilities are not certain, forced to deal with players with zero disposable income. Budget issues, narrow to the bone by choice of Thohir but also, if not above all, as a result of a budget to fix. That's why, dismissal after dismissal (there are already 30 employees left at home, not counting all those who have been shifted), Moratti's Inter is more and more a memory, so much so that he could soon leave the position of honorary president. In short, the situation is still evolving but in the meantime the project continues under Mazzarri's orders. The coach can already be satisfied with the purchases received so far: M'Vila and Dodò could really be functional to his football ideas. But they are not enough, not to really aim at something important. Everyone at Inter knows this and will try to make up for the shortcomings by buying another defender (negotiations continue with Rolando), a midfielder (probably Medel) and a striker (the dream would be one between Jovetic and Lamela). But all in the name of a low-cost budget. Ah yes, Moratti's times are really far away…
MILAN
Speech similar to that made for cousins, except as regards the corporate revolution. Albeit for different reasons, the Milan market is struggling to take off just like that of Inter and the fans are watching the days go by with concern. After Alex and Menez, to which Rami's redemption must be added, no other signings have arrived. Even the sales front is in short supply: apart from Kakà they are all still there. And this seems to be Galliani's real problem. In order to buy new players, the CEO must first sell the "unwanted", but the mission is far from easy. The case of Robinho is emblematic, on the market for at least two years and in the end always left on the back. This time, however, the Brazilian should really leave (destination Orlando with an intermediate stop at Santos) and then the assault on the famous winger would materialize. You have to hurry though, because otherwise the risk of seeing your targets married elsewhere (see Iturbe) would become increasingly high. Galliani doesn't seem worried, which leads one to think that after all Milan already know how and when to move. The priority now seems to be linked to Criscito, one who would further strengthen a defense already strengthened by the arrival of Alex and the confirmation of Rami. First the foundations, then the design objects. The new Milan appears increasingly in the image and likeness of Inzaghi and this, for the Rossoneri fans, can only be good news.
