Just as the transfer window closes, Daniele Adani also weighs in with his opinions
In the pages of *Corriere della Sera*, Daniele Adani took stock of Serie A following the close of the summer transfer window: “Everyone is naming Inter as the favorite to win the Scudetto precisely because, years ago under the leadership of Spalletti and Conte, the club began building a squad that has become increasingly solid and high-quality through targeted—and not necessarily expensive—transfers: think of the key role played by players signed on free transfers—that is, players who have been tracked over the years, with relationships cultivated precisely through time and continuous effort. Continuity, within a cohesive group and a clear project, allows you to integrate new arrivals more easily. And to achieve results.”
Juventus and Milan have made more signings and changes but are playing catch-up: “The other two giants, Juve and Milan, have instead been constantly changing players and executives for years, and this year they’re experiencing yet another fresh start—one that, however, requires time and effort to bear fruit. It takes continuity and confidence, as well as serious work.”
Adani then turned his attention to Como and Roma: “Como is such a unique case that it’s attracting studies and in-depth analysis even from abroad: they’ve been incorporating time and effort into their planning for years. They have a clear vision and don’t let themselves be swayed, even when targeting players unknown elsewhere—like Luis Milla, who didn’t attract much attention even in La Liga. For Como, he was the right man for the job, and he joined the team. They know the way forward, with Fabregas lighting the path every weekend.”
At the Giallorossi as well, coach Gian Piero Gasperini plays a central role: “He has the first and last word on transfers, and so Manu Kone, even in the face of a significant offer, stays. Period. Gasp is earning this central role on the field through results, hard work, and by ‘shortening’ the timeline: in his first year, he made it to the Champions League.
