Today's Serie A news includes speculation about Openda and Sommer leaving, a Lobotka clause, and Marseille's interest in Zaccagni. The day is also marked by the tragic passing of Alex Manninger.
😲 Openda and Sommer off? Lobotka clause, OM on Zaccagni: today's news 🔥
Today is a particularly significant day, marked by the tragic passing of Alex Manninger.
Here are the most important news stories concerning the big clubs in our Serie A.
Juventus, with 10th place now certain, will be obliged to buy Lois Openda from Leipzig for €40.6 million plus €1.7 million in additional fees, a figure added to the €4.1 million already spent on the loan and bonuses. It is therefore a major investment for a deal that has already been finalized.
Despite that, the Belgian’s future appears to be far from Turin: Openda has never fully convinced Luciano Spalletti and could leave as early as this summer. As reported by Tuttosport, Rennes and Bournemouth are both interested in him.
Milan will be in action on Sunday at 3 p.m. away to Hellas Verona, aiming to bounce back after defeats against Napoli and Udinese. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Allegri is preparing a return to the 3-5-2, focusing on a more solid structure than in recent outings.
Changes in personnel are also expected: Gabbia is ready to return in defense after injury, while Tomori will be back in the starting lineup. In midfield, meanwhile, Fofana is ahead of Ricci to start, as reported by the pink paper.
Yann Sommer risks losing his starting role at Inter, and his future remains uncertain. The goalkeeper could stay with the Nerazzurri as the backup, but the possibility of a split at the end of the season is also gaining traction.
According to Tuttosport, one possible destination is Basel, the club where he came through the ranks, which is ready to bring him back to Switzerland for a new spell in his home country.
Stanislav Lobotka’s future remains hard to predict: the Napoli midfielder has a €25 million release clause, but it is valid only for foreign clubs, a choice designed to prevent a move to an Italian rival.
There is, however, one key detail in the contract: as reported by TMW, there is an automatic renewal option that would be triggered if the Slovak plays at least half of the matches next season, thereby extending the length of the agreement.
Roma could say goodbye to as many as eight players between expiring loans and contracts that run out in June. A mini revolution may be on the horizon for the Giallorossi, who will have to deal with several situations still hanging in the balance.
According to Il Romanista, however, Gasperini has already identified three players to keep: Pellegrini, Dybala and Celik. The Turkish defender is in fact the only one for whom initial renewal contacts have taken place, although there is not yet a real negotiation at this stage.
Mattia Zaccagni is enduring a difficult season, held back by injuries, but he still has a market: according to Il Messaggero, Marseille have made a move for the Biancocelesti captain. The player is not ruling out a transfer and would be ready to listen to any offers, while uncertainty over his future is growing at Formello.
For this very reason, Lazio are already looking around: as reported by Il Messaggero, the club is closely monitoring Kaique Kenji, a talented 2006-born player from Cruzeiro. He is a young profile still needing development, identified as part of a plan to refresh and rejuvenate the squad.
Excitement is growing for the display prepared by the Curva Fiesole, ready to deliver a special spectacle for the Conference clash. As reported by La Nazione, flags will be handed out at the entrance in every section of the stadium to involve the entire crowd.
The choreography will take shape during the competition anthem, in a Franchi stadium expected to be passionate and united. Despite a difficult season, the bond between the team and its fans remains extremely strong, with the aim of creating a true European-night atmosphere.
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There are rumors suggesting that both Openda and Sommer may be leaving their current clubs.
Details about the Lobotka clause have not been specified, but it is a significant topic in today's news.
Marseille's interest in Zaccagni is part of the ongoing transfer discussions in Serie A.
Alex Manninger was a notable figure in football, and his tragic passing has impacted the football community today.
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