A hot summer awaits Torino, amid major disposals and a treasury that could change the team’s fate: here’s how €70 million arrives
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What would you do with 70-80 million euros in your pocket? This question should be turned over to Torino and to Urbano Cairo, who may end up with such a nest egg this summer. But the real question is: How will he use it?
Recent history teaches that every year Toro is faced with the same crossroads: sell off the best players to finance the market, with the eternal promise of strengthening the team. This time, however, the situation seems more delicate than ever, with the fans already on the warpath after a summer, last summer, without adequate investment.
In October, Torino was looking down on everyone, first in the standings and with an enthusiasm not seen in years. Then, fate decided to have some fun. The first low blow? The injury to Duván Zapata, who ended the season prematurely with a ruptured cruciate ligament.
Without its star striker, Toro found itself reinventing itself, with Paolo Vanoli having to play chess with forms to find the least painful solution. Despite the difficulties, the former Venice coach has shown character, leading the team to a more than decent season, thanks in part to a January market that, despite lacking the long-awaited striker, gave two thick reinforcements.
Casadei ed Elmas: il colpo di genio invernale del Torino
January brought with it two interesting names: Cesare Casadei and Eljif Elmas. The former immediately showed personality, finding his first Serie A goal and taking the midfield without too much trouble. The second added unpredictability and quality to the offensive maneuver, giving an extra edge to the Toro.
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Casadei is already Granata property, blown to Lazio in January after a long telenovela, while for Elmas the matter is more complex: the redemption from Leipzig is set at 17 million euros, but Torino hopes to negotiate to lower the figure. This is where the discourse of disposals comes in: without the right sales, it is difficult to think that Cairo will be able to sink the blow.
To make ends meet and dream big, Torino has three names on the market, all of which are bound to bring an avalanche of millions into the coffers.
Samuele Ricci: ha rinnovato da poco, ma la sua permanenza sembra già a rischio. Inter, Milan e Manchester City lo corteggiano e per meno di 35-40 milioni non si muove.
Ivan Ilic: a gennaio era già con le valigie pronte per lo Spartak Mosca, poi il trasferimento è saltato. In estate il suo addio sembra scontato, con un incasso previsto di 20 milioni.
Vanja Milinkovic-Savic: il portierone serbo ha fatto la stagione della vita e le big italiane si sono già fatte avanti. Il Torino spera di incassare almeno 25 milioni per lui.
Do a quick count and you will realize that the total sum could reach between 70 and 80 million euros. An important figure, but one that brings with it a question: will Cairo really reinvest?
The fans have already lost patience. After the disposals of Bellanova and Buongiorno last summer, without adequate reinforcements, discontent is skyrocketing. Another market session with more exits than revenues could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back and rekindle a dispute that has already erupted in recent months.
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