The… Others
Of course, one team that is consistently at the top and indeed supporting the same coach is Atalanta. Gian Piero Gasperini has been with the Bergamo club since 2016, and last season he achieved his greatest success by leading his team to victory in the Europa League against the “unstoppable” German champions Leverkusen.
The 66-year-old coach has placed the Bergamaschi in the top four of Serie A five times. Significant challenges include the serious injuries of Scalvini and Scamacca, while the club has come to a “break” with Koopmeiners, who seems to be heading towards Juventus. Nevertheless, over the years, Atalanta has proven that when a big team is not at its best, it will be there to take advantage. After last year’s incredible success in the Europa League, will Atalanta continue to be just as… hungry?
Furthermore, this year Bologna will be “shaking” the sheets, as a reward for last season, and despite the departure of coach Motta and key players Zirkzee and Calafiori, who made big transfers to Manchester United (€42.5 million) and Arsenal (€45 million) respectively, they are expected to be strong again this year, now having
As for the “new entries” in the league? Como will compete in Serie A again after 21 years, while after a short period, Venezia (2 years) and Parma (3 years) have returned. Notably, many… stars have gathered above Lake Como, as in addition to coach Cesc Fabregas, experienced players Pepe Reina, Alberto Moreno, Andrea Belotti, and of course Raphaël Varane have been signed.
The teams of Serie A for the 2024-25 season:
- Inter
- Milan
- Juventus
- Atalanta
- Bologna
- Roma
- Lazio
- Fiorentina
- Torino
- Napoli
- Genoa
- Monza
- Verona
- Lecce
- Udinese
- Cagliari
- Empoli
- Parma
- Como
- Venezia