Italian clubs brace for costly season as Virtus Bologna finalises roster and Serie A teams splurge on transfers

Virtus Bologna has completed its squad for the upcoming LBA season, confirming the signings of Aliou Diarra and Francesco Ferrari and preparing for competition both domestically and in the EuroLeague. The club joins other Italian teams such as Milano, Trento, Venezia, Tortona, Napoli, and the two Roma sides that will be active in European cups.

In Serie A, a month after the transfer window opened, clubs' financial balances show a steep spending race. Fiorentina posted the worst net balance at €‑82.45 million, followed by AC Milan at €‑62.85 million, Napoli at €‑49.80 million, Juventus at €‑43.55 million, Roma at €‑21.70 million, and Inter at €‑14.50 million. The rankings highlight the clubs investing heavily in new players while also recouping modest fees from outgoing transfers.