Despite the impact of the COVID pandemic, the January 2022 transfer window was still an exciting one for Serie A clubs. So which transfers were the highlights this month?
One transfer stands out as the obvious choice, so we’ll start with that. Dusan Vlahovic’s incredible €80m move from Fiorentina to Juventus was the statement signing of January, with the Bianconeri baring their teeth on the market as they look to return to the top. Viola fans were left heartbroken in Florence, and Arsenal fans felt equally pained after being heavily linked to the Serbian star all month.
Another highlight of this month’s transfer window was Robin Gosens’ move across Lombardy from Atalanta to Inter. The German full back joined the Nerazzurri on a loan deal with a conditional obligation to buy clause attached, and he’s an exciting addition to Simone Inzaghi’s squad. The player’s performances with the German national team also dispel the usual doubts that accompany the signing of a Gian Piero Gasperini player.
Although an official announcement took seemingly forever to arrive, Jeremie Boga’s move to Atalanta from Sassuolo was another exciting move. The 25-year-old Ivorian winger is a creative and dangerous player who seems perfect for Gasperini’s system in Bergamo.
The final highlight of the January 2022 transfer window was Roma’s acquisition of Sergio Oliveira from Porto. Little fanfare accompanied the Portuguese midfielder’s move to the Italian capital, but initial signs suggest that he’ll be a core part of Jose Mourinho’s squad in Rome for years to come, combining leadership qualities with a strong work rate and a good creative output.
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