Former hotel concierge Nadia Muthoni uses her unique background growing up in Kenya’s "Little Italy" to cover Serie A and Ligue 1. She leverages deep cultural connections to contrast Italian tactical discipline with French explosive talent for East African readers in an accessible way.
Former Champions League final referee Daniele Orsato has been appointed as the new referee designator for Serie A and Serie B, replacing Gianluca Rocchi who stepped aside in April.
Napoli have appointed Massimiliano Allegri as their new head coach on a three-year contract. The former Juventus and Milan boss takes charge after the club finished as 2025-26 Serie A runners-up.
Frederic Massara has been appointed Juventus Chief Football Officer, while Giorgio Chiellini becomes Chief Club Affairs Officer as the club continues its management restructuring.
Olympique Lyonnais have been told they must pay more than €20 million to sign Glasgow Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti, just 12 months after he joined the Scottish club from Everton.
Paris Saint-Germain have signed Italy youth international Alessandro Longoni on a free transfer. The 18-year-old goalkeeper joins on a five-year contract after leaving AC Milan.
Napoli have turned down approaches worth up to €30 million for midfielder Antonio Vergara and are advancing talks over a new contract that would significantly increase his salary.
AC Milan have reached an agreement with Lazio to sign Spanish centre-back Mario Gila for approximately €30 million, with Real Madrid entitled to 50% of the fee.
Napoli have placed a €10 million valuation on Romelu Lukaku as Turkish clubs Fenerbahce and Besiktas monitor the Belgian striker. The Serie A side are open to selling the former Chelsea forward this summer following an underwhelming debut campaign.
France midfielder Corentin Tolisso has signed a contract extension keeping him at Olympique Lyonnais until 2029, accepting a salary reduction to aid the club’s financial compliance.
AS Monaco have completed the signing of France U18 international Aymen Assab on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. The 17-year-old midfielder will initially train with the first team under new manager Filipe Luis.