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AC Milan are preparing a major squad revamp following Ruben Amorim's appointment as manager. Luka Modric is set to leave, while several attacking players face uncertain futures. Rafael Leao's future remains in the balance despite a disappointing season under Allegri, though Amorim may attempt to convince the Portuguese winger to stay when he returns from World Cup duty. Christian Pulisic's prolonged goal drought since December 2025 has sparked transfer speculation, with Liverpool and Tottenham reportedly among his suitors. Christopher Nkunku's underwhelming first Serie A campaign has also prompted exit talk, with a move to Roma mentioned as a plausible option given the Giallorossi's return to the Champions League. Santiago Gimenez is expected to depart after a poor season. Milan's primary concern is replacing their goal-scoring depth—no top-six Serie A side scored fewer than their 53 goals last season. Gimenez has underperformed since arriving from Feyenoord, creating space for a new center-forward. Robert Lewandowski was pursued but has reportedly agreed personal terms with MLS side Chicago Fire instead. Milan have turned attention to Udinese's Nicolò Zaniolo, who recently completed a permanent move from Galatasaray, though his five goals in 32 league appearances raise questions about solving the club's attacking problems. Francesco Camarda has been recalled from a loan at Lecce and could receive increased playing time. Francisco Trincao from Sporting CP is also a recruitment target, though Milan must complete sales first to fund moves.

Monza have completed the Serie A coaching carousel by appointing Ivan Juric as their new head coach, replacing Paolo Bianco who departed for Pisa. Juric, a Croatian manager, returns to work after being sacked by Atalanta following 11 games last season. His appointment marks the ninth new managerial appointment across Serie A for the 2025–26 campaign. Juric's recent record at elite clubs has been mixed. He managed Roma for just eight games during the 2024–25 season before his spell ended, and similarly lasted only eight matches with Southampton before their relegation. However, he previously established himself at Verona and Torino, where he finished in the middle of the table across five consecutive seasons, demonstrating competence at mid-table level. Other Serie A coaching moves are now confirmed or nearing completion: Eusebio Di Francesco and Lecce will continue together, Massimiliano Allegri is set to join Napoli on a three-year contract after his Milan departure, and Gennaro Gattuso is awaiting FIGC contract clearance before Lazio officially confirm his appointment. The analysis suggests Juric represents a solid, pragmatic choice for a club facing relegation threats, though his track record shows greater success managing teams outside Serie A's top tier.

An analysis of AS Roma's 2025–26 season examines the underlying numbers and performances that shaped the club's campaign beyond the headline achievement of securing third place and Champions League qualification. The piece focuses on individual contributions from key players including Gianluca Mancini, Bryan Cristante, and Artem Dovbyk, exploring statistical insights that reveal the full picture of Roma's season. While Roma achieved a strong final league position, the deeper metrics highlight both standout individual performances and areas of note across the campaign. The analysis provides context for understanding how specific players and tactical elements influenced the overall outcome.