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As the summer transfer window rapidly approaches its deadline on August 30, the pressure on European soccer clubs is intensifying. This summer’s transfer business has been less frantic than expected, but the final days promise a flurry of activity. In Italy, Serie A clubs are navigating a particularly chaotic landscape as they prepare for an exciting season. Yet, the uncertainty of the transfer window looms large. The situation has sparked debate and frustration among managers, players, and officials. Consequently, there are calls for changes to how Serie A operates the transfer window.
Traditionally, the Italian top flight used to kick off in September after the transfer window had closed. However, due to the increasingly crowded calendar, the league has started earlier in recent years. The season now begins in late August. This shift has created a challenging scenario where teams start their campaigns with rosters that could change dramatically in the final days of the transfer window. Players might feature in one or two games only to be sold shortly after. Teams are scrambling to find replacements at inflated prices as the clock ticks down.
Atalanta’s head coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, expressed his frustration with this situation after his team’s opening match of the season. “Keeping the window open during matches is madness. Nobody likes it, neither the fans nor those inside the game”, he said. Gasperini has been with Atalanta for eight years and has seen many top talents leave the club. Thus, he’s particularly concerned this season as they face the loss of key players like Teun Koopmeiners and Ademola Lookman.
Current situation not helping other Italian teams
In addition, Roma has been grappling with the potential departure of Paulo Dybala, their most creative player, especially following a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah. Although Dybala ultimately decided to stay in the Italian capital, the possibility of losing…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-08-28 17:24:10
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