#serie-a

#serie-a

Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour of Italian champions Napoli would open the season at Josh Doig's newly promoted Sassuolo. Doig, who would make his international debut later that week, beamed at the thought of facing Gilmour - someone he grew up playing youth football against - as well as McTominay, a man who returns not just as the league's player of the season, but a Ballon d'Or nominee and Neapolitan hero.

Miguel Gutierrez has joined Napoli from Girona for a fee of €20million, signing a five-year contract. He is Napoli's ninth signing this transfer window.

Wolves have signed defender Jackson Tchatchoua for 12.5m euros on a five-year deal from Hellas Verona. Tchatchoua is a Cameroon international and can play as a right-back or wing-back.

Romelu Lukaku will miss the start of Napoli's Serie A title defence after sustaining a thigh injury in their final pre-season friendly.

Of course, we have the tools to do more and more. I have a gym at home. [Lionel] Messi, [Cristiano] Ronaldo, [Robert] Lewandowski, Ibra [Zlatan Ibrahimovic] are super, but my example is Benzema, who when past 32 won the Ballon d'Or. You have to look forward with the right mentality. LeBron James says that too.

"I often ask him for advice. I want to learn from him as much as possible. Playing together would be great."

Botafogo has not conceded a single goal in over 270 minutes of action, showcasing their recent defensive strength under new coach Davide Ancelotti.

Francisco Conceicao has signed a five-year contract with Juventus for a total fee of €30.4m, after spending the 2024-25 season on loan from Porto.

Corinthians are struggling with just one win in their last seven matches, showcasing difficulty in finding consistency and a clinical edge in their game.

Nico González's status at Juventus is uncertain following a recent obligation to buy after his loan from Fiorentina, raising potential departure rumors.

Alberto Costa's potential transfer back to Portugal has shifted from a nearly finalized €20 million deal with Sporting to uncertainty as Juventus re-evaluates the situation.