Italian football underwent a major economic change recently when the decreto crescita (growth decree) was abolished by the government, but there could soon be another change that helps clubs.
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According to a report from Il Fatto Quotidiano (via Milan News), football clubs in Italy could soon be enjoying the same tax advantages that they were before.
There used to be favourable circumstances for players joining Italian clubs when it came to taxation, which made it much easier for Serie A clubs to convince players to join the league rather than head elsewhere.
An extension to it was denied after a Council of Ministers meeting at Christmas, but there could soon be more movement.
The right wing Forza Italia party, which boasts Lazio president Claudio Lotito as a member, is going to introduce an amendment to the law which could see the growth decree return.
There certainly won’t be any change during the January transfer window, but they are working to have it reactivated by the time the summer 2024 transfer window begins at the end of this season.
Work could then be started on seeing whether the growth decree can be applied retrospectively for players who were signed in January 2024 by Serie A clubs.
