Serie A Daily Report - 2026-06-19

Inter have rewarded Cristian Chivu with a contract extension through 2028 after a trophy-laden first full season in charge. The 45-year-old guided the Nerazzurri to their 21st Serie A title and the Italian Cup, beating Lazio in the final after arriving last summer following Simone Inzaghi's move to Al-Hilal.

The extension underlines how quickly Chivu has turned early scepticism into trust at San Siro. His previous senior coaching experience consisted of just 13 Serie A matches at Parma, yet he has now delivered the league championship and cup double that Inter wanted from a long-term project.

Sergi Roberto has confirmed he will leave Como when his contract expires, closing a one-season spell that helped the club reach Champions League qualification for the first time. The 34-year-old joined from Barcelona in 2024 and made 37 appearances in all competitions as Como finished fourth in Serie A in 2025-26.

The departure matters because it comes immediately after Cesc Fabregas guided Como into the European Cup era, a landmark that makes the Lombardy club only the 16th different Italian top-flight side to reach the competition. Roberto's exit removes an experienced midfielder from a squad that has just achieved its biggest modern milestone.

Wolves are preparing an offer to try to prise Che Adams away from Torino, with the striker leaning towards a move to Molineux. Adams joined the Serie A club on a free transfer from Southampton in July 2024 and has since become a reliable attacking option in Italy.

In the 2025-26 Serie A season, the 29-year-old made 33 appearances, scoring six goals and adding two assists. Those numbers explain why Torino may face pressure to sell if Wolves meet the right valuation, especially after Adams proved he can adapt quickly to Italian football.

Juventus forward Jonathan David produced the standout Serie A-linked performance of the day, scoring a hat-trick in Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Canada had never won on the World Cup stage before Thursday night, and David's three goals turned a historic first victory into a statement result in Vancouver.

The 26-year-old joined an elite group of World Cup hat-trick scorers that includes Lionel Messi, Pelé and Cristiano Ronaldo, while Cyle Larin opened the scoring before David took over. For Juventus, it is another reminder that one of their forwards is arriving in the new season with major international momentum.

AC Milan are open to selling Samuel Chukwueze as they review the Nigerian winger's long-term future. The 26-year-old, signed from Villarreal, has not consistently hit the level expected in Serie A, and the club are now prepared to listen if a suitable valuation arrives.

The move signals another squad reshuffle at Milan as they try to balance financial stability with competitiveness. Chukwueze remains a player with clear market value, but the willingness to cash in suggests the Rossoneri are prioritising efficiency over waiting for a breakthrough that has not yet fully materialised.

AS Roma have been fined €6 million for breaching UEFA's financial fair play rules, while Inter and AC Milan have exited the monitoring regime after meeting their settlement targets. The ruling leaves Roma under continued scrutiny after failing to hit intermediate financial and squad-cost benchmarks.

The contrast is striking for Serie A's biggest brands: Inter and Milan are now clear of UEFA oversight, but Roma still have work to do to stabilise their accounts. For a club trying to compete at the top end, the fine is both a financial hit and a warning that compliance remains a major sporting issue.

Ronaldinho is reportedly set to join Serie C side Ravenna as a player and shareholder, with an official announcement expected in Miami on 23 June. The former Milan star has not played professionally since 2015, so the move would be as much a commercial and symbolic coup as a footballing one.

Ravenna are said to view the Brazilian's arrival as part of a push towards promotion to Serie B. For an Italian lower-league club, bringing in a global icon who once starred in Serie A could transform visibility, sponsorship interest and ambition overnight.