Serie A clubs reshape squads as World Cup drama unfolds

Italian Serie A clubs were active in the latest transfer window, with Napoli pursuing Raoul Bellanova, Juventus weighing offers for young striker Ekhator and considering a €28 million clause for Lucumí, and Inter eyeing Chalobah and Khalaili. Lazio negotiated a reduced €22 million fee for a defender, while Atalanta explored several midfield and defensive targets, and Milan prepared to re‑sign Alphadjo Cissé.

The domestic football landscape was further highlighted by the 2026 World Cup results: Brazil, coached by Carlo Ancelotti, reached the last‑16 by overturning Japan 2‑1 with a 95th‑minute goal from Martinelli, while Germany was ousted in a penalty shoot‑out by Paraguay. The Netherlands also suffered elimination by Morocco. These outcomes added urgency to clubs' squad planning ahead of the tournament's second phase.