As part of the arrangement, Sassuolo forward Samuele Mulattieri will move to Verona on loan. The 25-year-old former Inter Milan youth product joined Sassuolo in 2023 for €5.3 million and spent last season on loan at Spanish Segunda División side Deportivo La Coruña. Verona view him as a suitable replacement up front as they prepare for life in Serie B.

Bowie’s Verona spell and suitors

The deal ensures Bowie remains in Serie A following Verona’s relegation. The striker joined the Veneto club from Hibernian in January 2026 for €6 million, registering four goals and one assist in 14 league appearances during the second half of last season. Although he made a swift impression, he could not prevent the club’s demotion, prompting the forward to seek a move to continue playing top-flight football.

Bowie’s performances attracted significant interest after Verona’s drop. Cagliari, Bologna and Scottish champions Celtic were all linked with the Scotland international, who has earned two senior caps and was eager to remain in Italy’s top division. Reports differ regarding Bowie’s exact age, with some sources stating he is 22 while others note he turns 24 in September.

Negotiation conclusion

The clubs held a decisive meeting on Tuesday to finalise the remaining details of the double loan switch. With the framework now agreed, the transfers are expected to be completed imminently. Should Sassuolo exercise the purchase option, Verona would secure a substantial profit on the €6 million fee they paid to Hibernian just six months ago.

The 24-year-old, who represented Algeria at the recent World Cup finals held across the United States, Mexico and Canada, faces an uncertain future after Hellas Verona dropped to Serie B. He joined the Italian club only last summer from Belgian side KV Mechelen for approximately €2 million, managing two goals in 26 league appearances during a debut campaign disrupted by recurring ankle problems between January and March.

Roma and Inter enter the race

According to reports, Roma view Belghali as the leading candidate to fill their right-back vacancy after losing Turkish defender Zeki Celik to Juventus. The Giallorossi are eager to capitalise on Verona’s relegation to secure the Algerian’s signature.

However, Roma face stiff competition from city rivals Inter Milan. The Nerazzurri have included Belghali on their shortlist of potential heirs to Denzel Dumfries, having already missed out on primary targets Marco Palestra and Anan Khalaili. Earlier speculation also connected Fiorentina and Bologna with interest in the former Mechelen player.

Financial demands and next steps

Hellas Verona are rumoured to be demanding around €15 million for Belghali, a figure that would generate substantial profit on the €2 million investment made just 12 months ago. Sources suggest that if Roma formalise their interest, the deal could be structured as a loan with an option to buy, given the significant valuation.

Belghali’s international pedigree and brief Serie A experience make him an attractive prospect for clubs seeking defensive reinforcements. With Verona now preparing for life in the second tier, the Algeria full-back appears likely to depart in search of top-flight football, with the Rome derby set to extend from the pitch to the transfer market over his signature.

• French midfielder Manu Koné has resumed full training after missing the Rome derby with a muscle problem
• The Giallorossi must defeat Hellas Verona on Sunday to secure a top-four finish and Champions League qualification
• Club captain Lorenzo Pellegrini remains sidelined and looks set to miss the final match of his contract
• Defender Wesley is suspended after receiving a red card against Lazio last weekend
• Centre-back Evan Ndicka faces a race against time to recover from a muscular injury sustained in the derby

AS Roma have received encouraging news ahead of their decisive Serie A finale, with midfielder Manu Koné returning to full training on Thursday. The France international had missed the 1-0 victory over Lazio in the Derby della Capitale last Sunday due to a muscle issue picked up during the week.

According to Sky Sport Italia, Koné worked with the first team squad and is expected to start when Roma travel to the Stadio Bentegodi on Sunday evening. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:45 PM UK time (8:45 PM local time).

The match carries huge significance for Claudio Ranieri’s side. They currently sit level on points with AC Milan in joint-third place. A victory against Verona would guarantee qualification for next season’s Champions League, regardless of other results.

However, the team will be without several key figures. Club captain Lorenzo Pellegrini had hoped to feature in one final game before his contract expires, but he has not overcome his fitness problems in time. Meanwhile, defender Wesley is unavailable through suspension following his dismissal in the fiery derby against Lazio.

Evan Ndicka also faces an anxious wait after suffering a muscular injury during that same match against their city rivals. The Ivorian centre-back is unlikely to be risked for the crucial fixture.

• Inter Milan secured the 2025-26 Serie A title on 3 May with a 2-0 win against Parma
• The Nerazzurri completed the domestic double by beating Lazio 2-0 in the Coppa Italia final
• Players received the Scudetto trophy following their final home clash with Hellas Verona
• Matteo Darmian confirms he will depart after six years when his contract expires next month
• The club plans squad changes with a mix of youth and experience for next season

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We bring you full coverage as Inter Milan mark their remarkable domestic double. The team won both the Serie A title and the Coppa Italia during the 2025-26 campaign. Festivities are taking place at the San Siro and across the city centre.

The club secured the Scudetto on 3 May following a 2-0 victory against Parma. They completed the double by defeating Lazio 2-0 in the Coppa Italia final last Wednesday.

Officials presented the Serie A trophy to Cristian Chivu and his squad after their league fixture against Hellas Verona on Sunday. This match marked their final appearance on home soil this season.

The players celebrated on the pitch before boarding an open-top bus. The parade travelled through the streets of Milan and finished at the famous Piazza del Duomo.

Speaking to DAZN after the final whistle against Verona, Chivu expressed his joy. “We celebrated last week. Today we lift the trophy and begin the parade. The initial excitement has settled, but now we can show these two trophies to our supporters. We won them because of these players.”

He also spoke about the challenges of the season. “There are always difficult moments during eight months of competition. You must know how to handle the tough times we faced at the start. You must also stay calm when you win fourteen from fifteen matches. Balance is essential.”

Chivu added a personal note about his long connection to the club. “I have been here for nineteen years. This feels wonderful for me. However, I feel even happier for my players and for these fans.”

Former defender Marco Materazzi commented on the future of the squad. He believes some senior players must leave due to their age. “It happened to me as well. It is always better to have courage and admit when you have had enough. Jose Mourinho once called me and said I would not start every match, but I would be vital in the dressing room. We must wait to see what the club decides.”

The club president also spoke to DAZN. He said winning remains special, but he felt most pleased for the supporters. He confirmed changes will happen before next season.

“There will be some alterations. This will be an evolution, not a revolution. We must assess certain players, but we respect those who will leave. We want a blend of young talent and experienced professionals. The core group remains strong. Today we had four players who came through our youth academy. This is the path we must continue.”

Matteo Darmian is one player who will exit the club. His contract ends next month. The 37-year-old defender spoke about his departure. “These six years have been fantastic and exciting. Now we will enjoy the party. It has been a hard season, but we take home two trophies. The fans are brilliant. They made me feel at home from my very first day.”

Darmian has not decided whether to continue playing or retire. “I have not made a decision about next year yet,” he told DAZN. “I will speak with the club during the coming days. Then I will make my choice. I will decide whether to carry on playing or to stop.”

• Inter Milan secure the 2025-26 Serie A championship and complete a domestic double
• Cristian Chivu’s squad lift the trophy at a sold-out Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
• Final home match against Hellas Verona ends in a 1-1 draw
• Club won the Coppa Italia three days earlier with a 2-0 victory over Lazio
• Hellas Verona entered the match already confirmed for relegation

Inter Milan have officially received the Serie A trophy after securing the Italian championship for the 2025-26 campaign. The club completed a remarkable domestic double by also winning the Coppa Italia earlier this week.

The team celebrated their success on Sunday at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. Thousands of supporters filled the San Siro stadium to watch the presentation ceremony on the pitch.

Manager Cristian Chivu led his players onto the field for their final home fixture of the season. They faced Hellas Verona in a match that finished with a 1-1 draw.

Both teams approached the game with little pressure. Inter had already confirmed their status as league champions. Meanwhile, Verona knew they would face relegation to a lower division next season.

The midweek victory against Lazio gave Inter their second trophy. They defeated their rivals 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico to win the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday.

The trophy presentation took place immediately after the final whistle against Verona. Players lifted the Serie A cup in front of their home crowd to mark the end of a successful season.

• Inter Milan secured both the Serie A title and Coppa Italia during the 2025-26 season
• Cristian Chivu completed his first full campaign as head coach of the Italian club
• The Nerazzurri lifted the league trophy following a 1-1 draw with Hellas Verona
• The Romanian manager stressed the importance of maintaining mental balance throughout the ups and downs
• Chivu revealed he feels greater joy for the supporters and players than for his own achievements

Inter Milan have finished the season with a domestic double after capturing the Serie A championship and the Coppa Italia. Cristian Chivu, who took charge of the team for his first full year, says he feels more happiness for his squad and fans than for himself.

The club wrapped up the Scudetto on May 3 with a 2-0 victory over Parma. They added the cup trophy last Wednesday by beating Lazio by the same scoreline. The team finally lifted the league silverware on Sunday after a 1-1 draw against Hellas Verona in their final home fixture.

Speaking to DAZN following the presentation, Chivu explained that the main celebration occurred after the Coppa Italia final. He noted that while the initial euphoria had passed, the parade gave them a chance to display both trophies to the public.

The coach admitted the campaign began with psychological challenges. The squad was recovering from their defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the previous season’s Champions League final. However, they recovered strongly from early setbacks.

Chivu highlighted the need for emotional balance during a long season. He pointed to a run where they won 14 matches out of 15, saying the team avoided getting carried away during that successful period. He believes managing the lows is just as important as handling the highs.

The former defender has spent 19 years at the club in various roles. He described the achievement as beautiful but insisted the glory belongs to the players and the loyal supporters.

• Inter Milan will hold special festivities before and after their Serie A clash with Hellas Verona on Sunday
• The club secured both the league title and Coppa Italia trophy during the 2025-26 campaign
• Manager Cristian Chivu achieved this double in his first full season at the helm
• The Nerazzurri last won both domestic trophies in the same season under Jose Mourinho

Inter Milan have announced full details of their end-of-season party to honour a historic campaign. The Italian giants will mark their domestic double with celebrations centred around their final league fixture against Hellas Verona.

The Stadio Meazza will welcome supporters from 12:00 local time on Sunday. A pre-match ceremony will take place on the pitch, hosted by television presenters Daniele Battaglia and Elenoire Casalengo. In tribute to their 21st Scudetto, the club has invited 21 famous figures from music, sport and media to appear on stage. The players will enter the field through a specially-designed tifo.

Officials will present the Serie A trophy to the squad immediately after kick-off. Inter lifted the Coppa Italia earlier in the season, and this cup will also feature during the post-match events.

Once the match concludes, the team will embark on an open-top bus tour of Milan. The parade will pass landmarks including the San Siro before finishing at the Piazza del Duomo. Thousands of Nerazzurri fans are expected to gather in the city centre to salute their champions.

This success marks the first time since Jose Mourinho’s reign that Inter have captured both major domestic honours in one season. Chivu has accomplished the feat in his debut full year as head coach.

• Inter Milan prepare for trophy celebration at San Siro on Sunday afternoon
• Champions face relegated Hellas Verona in final home fixture of 2025-26
• Cristian Chivu likely to rest key players ahead of summer break
• Francesco Acerbi could make farewell appearance before contract expires

Inter Milan will turn the San Siro into a party venue this Sunday. The newly-crowned Italian champions face Hellas Verona in their final home match of the 2025-26 campaign.

The Nerazzurri completed a domestic double this week. They lifted the Coppa Italia on Wednesday night after beating Lazio 2-0 in Rome. This triumph came just ten days after they sealed the Serie A title with a 2-0 victory against Parma.

Sunday’s match offers little competitive tension. Inter have already secured the Scudetto. Verona have already dropped to the second tier. Both sides will play for pride rather than points.

The home team will hold a special ceremony before kick-off. Players will receive the league trophy on the pitch after the final whistle. They will then tour the city on an open-top bus to celebrate with supporters.

Coach Cristian Chivu plans to shuffle his pack. Veteran defender Francesco Acerbi could make his farewell appearance at the San Siro before his contract expires next month. Yann Sommer is expected to return between the sticks.

According to Sky Sport Italia, Luis Henrique will likely replace Denzel Dumfries at right wing-back. Carlos Augusto may step in for Federico Dimarco on the left flank. Henrikh Mkhitaryan should feature in midfield. Up front, Ange-Yoan Bonny might partner captain Lautaro Martinez in attack.

Verona suffered a 1-0 defeat at Como last weekend. Coach Paolo Sammarco is unlikely to change his starting eleven, despite his team having nothing left to fight for.

Kick-off is set for 4:00 PM East Africa Time on Sunday.

Probable Inter XI (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; L. Henrique, Barella, Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, C. Augusto; L. Martinez, Bonny.

Probable Verona XI (3-5-1-1): Montipo; Nelsson, Edmundsson, Valentini; Belghali, Akpa Akpro, Gagliardini, Bernede, Frese; Suslov; Bowie.

International viewers can stream the match live on DAZN. Fans in the United States can watch via Paramount+.

• Hellas Verona and Pisa have already been relegated to Serie B
• Only one point separates 17th-placed Lecce from 18th-placed Cremonese
• A special relegation play-off awaits if both clubs finish level on points
• Cremonese kept their hopes alive with a 3-0 victory over Pisa on Sunday
• Two rounds of fixtures remain in the Italian top flight

Hellas Verona and Pisa have already lost their places in the Italian top flight. They will play in Serie B next season. Now, one final relegation spot remains open. US Lecce and US Cremonese are battling to avoid it.

The two clubs are very close in the table. Lecce sit in 17th position. They have 32 points. Cremonese are just behind them in 18th place. They have 31 points. Only one point divides the two sides. They each have two games left to play.

Cagliari appear to be safe. They are in 16th place with 37 points. They would need to lose both matches badly to fall into the relegation zone.

Italian football has a special rule for this situation. If Lecce and Cremonese finish with the same number of points, goal difference will not matter. The two teams would play a special relegation play-off match. This game would decide who drops to Serie B. Both clubs want to avoid this extra pressure.

Cremonese were in deep trouble earlier this year. Their results were poor. Then Marco Giampaolo became their new manager. On Sunday, they played against Pisa. Pisa were already relegated. Cremonese won the match 3-0. This important victory kept their survival hopes alive. They now control their own destiny in the final two weeks.

• Manuel Locatelli receives a yellow card for simulation against Hellas Verona
• Juventus sit fourth in Serie A with 65 points, just one point clear of AS Roma
• Only three matches remain in the battle for Champions League qualification
• The captain demands more ‘nastiness’ and ruthlessness from his squad
• Juventus drew 1-1 with Verona while Roma secured a 4-0 victory over Fiorentina

Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli has hit out at the referee after receiving a booking for diving during the weekend clash with Hellas Verona. The Italy midfielder insists he does not dive, especially with VAR in operation, and labelled the decision unfair.

The Bianconeri are locked in a tense fight to secure a top-four finish. They currently occupy fourth spot on 65 points. AS Roma sit just one point behind them, while Como trail by three points. Only three matches remain in the 2025-26 campaign.

The gap narrowed at the weekend following Juventus’ 1-1 stalemate against Verona. Meanwhile, Roma closed the distance by thrashing Fiorentina 4-0 on Monday evening.

Locatelli remains confident that his side controls its own destiny. However, he stresses that the team must display greater aggression and clinical finishing. “We lack that competitive nastiness in key moments,” he stated during a podcast launch event. “We need more wickedness to win these crucial games.”

The skipper also dismissed claims that pressure is affecting the squad. He noted that intense situations are familiar in top-flight football. “We are used to this,” he explained. “The important thing is that everything depends on us. We must play with maturity.”

Locatelli admitted the performance against Verona was below standard. “We cannot be happy with that display,” he said.

Regarding the yellow card, he expressed genuine anger. “I got very angry,” he revealed. “I rarely speak about referees, but that was the wrong call. I was nervous and made a mistake, but I do not dive. With VAR available, there is no point in simulation. The booking was unnecessary.”