The wedding in the Grosseto Cathedral was a magical moment. Journalists also reported the appeal that a Napoli fan launched to Chiesa. As a lover of the Azzurri, he would like Federico to join Conte’s court. A complicated hypothesis to say the least. It is a delicate stage in Chiesa’s career. The player’s contract expires in a year and for the moment he is not doing everything and more to facilitate his exit (one might say almost inevitable…) from Juve. And, at the same time, he does not seem to be willing to extend his contract with the Bianconeri club by a year either. Leaving director Giuntoli in an uncomfortable situation. A curious detail: Juve had managed to take Federico away from Fiorentina at a favorable price by reaching an agreement with the player a year before the natural expiry of his contract with the Viola club. In the summer, the new president Commisso first tried to convince the striker to stay in Viola, then tried to cash in by selling him for a fortune to Liverpool (but the player obviously refused the transfer to England or any other club) and a few days before the market closed he was forced to accept the Juventus offer. Today, Juve is in check. It happens in football transfer stories. Giuntoli, however, is not willing to be put in a corner. The Juventus director hopes to find the right placement for Federico and is convinced he can cash in between 25 and 30 million. But if Chiesa wants to try to go out of contract, it will be a tough battle. Giuntoli, among other things, will have the total support of Thiago Motta who has already cut Chiesa out of his technical project.
Those who are working to land the right transfer deal are Roma. The good De Rossi dreams of a Dybala and Sule duo. Quality in power. And many potential goals for the Giallorossi team. Two attacking midfielders who could link Roma’s midfield with the striker that the Giallorossi club is still evaluating. Giuntoli and Juve are not enthusiastic about the idea of selling their little gem to a fearsome rival. But the new economic lines of the Bianconeri club require this sacrifice. The Dybala-Sule duo could drag Roma into the hunt for the Champions League zone. With the right cards to get there.
In terms of the Scudetto, Inter is still the team to beat. But watch out for Atalanta. The success in the Europa League has given value to Gasperini’s work and raised the group’s self-esteem. It is clear that if Simone Inzaghi’s team travels at one hundred percent (even ninety percent) of its potential, the title is already virtually assigned. But an Inter with less hunger and distracted by the Champions League might not be invincible. La Dea could become the big surprise of the championship. This could be the right season to attempt the impossible. Atalanta can become the Leicester of Serie A.
We close with the Milan jewel Cammarda. I read an interesting reflection by my friend and colleague Di Chiara in the Gazzetta. I think we should have the courage to bet on this little champion who could become the Italian answer to the Spanish phenomenon Yamal. For the moment he will start with the Milan Under 23 but will work at Milanello a few meters from Fonseca’s team. I hope that Ibra studies him carefully and if Camarda is what they say he is, he will convince the Milan world that we should not be afraid to take risks with someone who can become a special player. The time has come to be brave with our talents.