The Derby della Madonnina is upon us and the Italian newspapers didn’t hesitate to highlight this on the front pages today. Indeed, Serie A will be back with a bang after the international break.
After the 2-2 draw against Parma, letting Inter gain a two-point advantage, the derby has become even more important for Milan. While it can hardly be a Scudetto-decider this early in the season, many would still argue that it’s very important.
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As highlighted by our editor Oliver Fisher, the way things have changed for both Milan and Inter in recent years has certainly made this clash a lot more interesting. Indeed, the two new managers have brought something else to the table, making this a ‘fresh’ derby.
Of course, with the derby scheduled to take place tomorrow evening, the newspapers made sure to highlight the big game on the front pages. It will be even more tomorrow, but we certainly aren’t lacking build-up content.
The front pages
Gazzetta dello Sport
😍 “Serie A returns with the derby for the top spot and some serious matches.”
🍿 “Tomorrow’s record-breaking Inter-Milan, today’s Juve showdown in Florence, Napoli-Atalanta, and the Bologna dream.”
Corriere dello Sport
💰 “Inter and Milan, one billion at stake. Chivu’s team cost €100m less.”
Tuttosport
👀 “Bozzolan: a talent for Torino. The left-footed player [formerly of Milan] is well-liked by Il Toro.”
Bozzolan, another player that could have been a Milan player. Great deal to give him away for 0 and 0% transfer fee. I don’t think there is a club on the planet that manages their youth players worse. It is like they are trying to develop players and then give them to someone else for 0.
Milan retain a 50% resale clause so we will most like gain a better fee than had we just sold the player as I do believe his contract was about to expire in 2026.
He did not want to extend his contract 😐 he was blocked by Bartesaghi and Jiménez and the Theo Replacement. Better 50% future resale than Leave for FREE. Milan were lucky with Daniel Maldini and Marco Brescianini. Keith 🇲🇹