Serie A news

Former Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has offered a remarkably candid explanation for his summer move to Saudi Arabia, admitting that the lure of life-changing money was the primary factor. The Netherlands international swapped the Etihad Stadium for Al-Qadsiah in a £52 million deal just one season after arriving in the Premier League from AC Milan.

Juventus have taken a significant step in preserving one of the club's most iconic legacies by securing the long-term future of Davide Marchisio. The teenage midfielder, who has inherited more than just a famous name, has officially committed his future to the Old Lady.

Ruben Amorim has openly admitted that he cannot afford to repeat the stubborn tactical mistakes he made during his difficult 14-month spell at Manchester United. Now managing AC Milan, the Portuguese coach is embracing new flexibility. He is now adapting his trademark system to suit the squad following an impressive unbeaten start in the Serie A campaign.

Juventus released a stern statement condemning sections of their support who disrupted a minute of silence honouring Italian football icon Sandro Mazzola ahead of Sunday's 2-0 win over Atalanta. The pre-match tribute was marred when fans in the Curva Sud turned away and chanted, prompting swift rebukes from both the club and opposing manager Maurizio Sarri.

Maurizio Sarri has launched a sensational attack on the use of VAR in Serie A, suggesting the technology should be scrapped entirely following a controversial afternoon in Turin. The Atalanta boss was left fuming after his side were denied a penalty during their 2-0 defeat to Juventus, marking a third consecutive loss for the Bergamo outfit.

Como head coach Cesc Fabregas pulled no punches after witnessing his side's unbeaten start to the Serie A campaign end with a surprise 2-0 defeat away to Frosinone on Sunday. The Spaniard expressed immense frustration at a sluggish first-half display, which saw I Lariani miss out on the opportunity to join Roma and Inter at the top of the table.

AC Milan moved into the Serie A top five with a dominant 3-0 victory over Lecce at San Siro. Clinical finishes from Christian Pulisic and Adrien Rabiot set the tone before Diego Moreira sealed the points in the second half.

Juventus produced a tactical masterclass to defeat Atalanta 2-0 at the Allianz Stadium. Goals from Francisco Conceicao and Gleison Bremer ensured the three points stayed in Turin.

Inter head coach Cristian Chivu has issued a stern warning to his squad, insisting that they must find a more "ferocious" edge to their game despite securing a hard-fought draw. The Nerazzurri once again showcased their resilience by overcoming a two-goal deficit to claim a point against Roma, but their manager remains far from satisfied with the recurring slow starts.

Lautaro Martinez proved to be the hero for Inter once again, netting a vital double to secure a 2-2 draw against Roma, but the captain was far from satisfied with his side's performance. Despite the spirited second-half comeback at the Stadio Olimpico, the Argentine striker delivered a blunt assessment of the Nerazzurri's recurring habit of starting games slowly.

Inter Milan once again proved they are the masters of the recovery, clawing back a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico. A stunning brace from captain Lautaro Martinez cancelled out Manu Kone's first-half double in a pulsating clash between Serie A's early pace-setters.

Maurizio Sarri has opened up on his difficult memories of managing Juventus as he prepares to face his former club with Atalanta. The veteran coach also revealed that Chelsea provided the only positive start of his career as he asks for patience to implement his new tactical system.

Italian football is mourning the loss of Sandro Mazzola, who has passed away at the age of 83 following an illness. The legendary attacking midfielder spent his entire playing career at Inter and remains one of the most decorated figures in the history of the sport.

Lazio manager Gennaro Gattuso has explained why the Biancocelesti decided against signing free agent striker Mauro Icardi despite holding talks with the Argentine forward's camp. The former Inter Milan talisman is currently without a club following his summer exit from Galatasaray, but the capital side opted to respect their existing forward line.

Lois Openda has opened up about his frustrating stint at Juventus, claiming that his high-profile move to Serie A was not a failure despite a lack of playing time. The Belgian forward struggled to find his feet in Turin but insists the experience helped him evolve as a professional.

Former midfielder Radja Nainggolan believes Roma's upcoming clash against Inter Milan will reveal whether Gian Piero Gasperini's side possess true title credentials. While labelling the visiting champions as Scudetto favourites, the Belgian warned that Cristian Chivu faces a difficult evening at the Olimpico.

Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini expressed ambition to challenge Serie A leaders Inter Milan at the Stadio Olimpico. Describing the Nerazzurri as his personal kryptonite following ten consecutive head-to-head defeats, the veteran manager confirmed a fully fit squad for the encounter.