As the new Serie A season approaches, the excitement among football fans is palpable. With a lot of business happening this summer, the battle for triumph in Italy promises to be one of the most intense in recent years for the top teams.
In this article, the Italian outlet Football Italia has analyzed the main candidates for the 2024-25 Serie A title, considering the team’s strength, recent performances, key players, and tactical formations.
Inter Inter, the reigning champions, are favorites to win the 2024-25 Serie A title. Last season, the Nerazzurri showed their strength by winning the Scudetto with five games to spare and losing only two matches in the league, earning their coveted second star.
Key players like Lautaro Martínez, who scored 21 crucial goals last season, and vice-captain Nicolò Barella will be essential for the upcoming campaign, while the addition of new reinforcements like Mehdi Taremi and Piotr Zieliński further strengthens their squad.
Under Simone Inzaghi’s leadership, Inter’s balanced approach in defense and attack makes them a formidable force.
Juventus Juventus, determined to regain their dominance, are always in contention for the title. Although they haven’t won the championship for several seasons, they have made significant squad improvements this time.
The club has added Khéphren Thuram and Douglas Luiz to their midfield, boosting both defensive solidity and creative options. They have also acquired Juan Cabal to strengthen the defense and last season’s best Serie A goalkeeper, Michele Di Gregorio.
Thiago Motta has taken over as coach, bringing new tactical insights and a focus on possession-based football. His approach aims to blend Juventus’ traditional defensive strengths with more dynamic attacking play.
Milan Milan, last season’s runners-up, are again among the favorites for the title – but there is a sense that they will need to strengthen their squad over the summer if they want to finish the job.
With the appointment of Paulo Fonseca as the new coach, the team is looking to close the gap between them and their rival, Inter, aiming to reclaim the title they lost last season.
Rafael Leão, who was crucial with 15 goals and 8 assists last season, and Theo Hernandez are expected to be key for Milan’s campaign. In defense, the team needs to regain solidity with players like Fikayo Tomori, Pierre Kalulu, Malick Thiaw, and possibly new signing Strahinja Pavlović.
Napoli Napoli is preparing for the 2024-25 Serie A season with a fresh outlook and new ambitions after a very disappointing 2023-24 campaign where they finished 10th in the league.
Despite last season’s poor performance, Napoli remains a club with significant potential and is eager to reestablish itself as a top contender, especially now that Antonio Conte has taken charge. Known for his tactical acumen and ability to inspire teams, Conte’s leadership could be crucial in turning Napoli’s fortunes around.
Atalanta Atalanta is emerging as a “dark horse” for the 2024-25 Serie A title, following an extraordinary season that saw them secure a place in the Champions League and win the Europa League.
Known for their dynamic and attacking style of play, Atalanta, under Gian Piero Gasperini’s management, remains a formidable team in the Italian league.
Gasperini’s ability to develop young talents and implement a high-pressing, attacking strategy has made Atalanta one of the most exciting teams to watch in Serie A.