Serie A Giants' Starting XI Market Value: Inter Tops the List with Two Variables, Milan Edges Out Juventus and Napoli

As the new Serie A season approaches, discussions on social media among fans have intensified. AC Milan supporters are particularly confident, claiming that their star-studded squad overshadows the rest of the league. Each summer, such declarations become routine, much like how Inter fans habitually express anxiety over their team's prospects. Meanwhile, with the release of a recent market value comparison by Transfermarkt, it’s an opportune moment to preview the upcoming Serie A season by evaluating the market value of the starting XIs of the league's top teams.

Inter Milan: Top Market Value with Two Variables

Despite having signed key players like Mehdi Taremi and Piotr Zieliński this summer, Inter Milan’s new arrivals are initially expected to serve as rotation options rather than immediate starters. As a result, valuation agencies have assessed Inter’s starting XI based on the lineup that ended the previous season. The market value of this starting eleven is estimated at €488.5 million, placing Inter first in Serie A.

However, there are two potential changes that could affect this valuation. The first is the right wing-back position. Recently, head coach Simone Inzaghi praised Denzel Dumfries for regaining his form, suggesting that the €24 million-valued Dutchman might reclaim his starting spot from Matteo Darmian, who is valued at €4 million. The second potential change is in midfield, where Zieliński is competing with Henrikh Mkhitaryan for a starting role. While Zieliński is valued at €22 million, breaking into the starting lineup will be challenging, though not impossible.

Should either of these changes occur, Inter’s starting XI could surpass the €500 million mark, further solidifying their position as the most valuable squad in Serie A.

AC Milan: Second Place with Two Key Adjustments

As of this morning, AC Milan has officially spent €51.7 million on incoming transfers this summer while generating €28.5 million from outgoing deals, resulting in a net investment of €23.2 million. The Rossoneri’s starting lineup has undergone two significant changes: the addition of center-back Strahinja Pavlović and forward Álvaro Morata.

The projected market value of Milan’s starting XI is €407 million, ranking them second in Serie A. Given that Milan’s squad is generally younger than Inter’s, there is potential for their value to increase as the season progresses.

Juventus: New Coach, New Lineup, Serie A’s Transfer Market King

According to Transfermarkt’s evaluation, Juventus’ starting XI has three new faces this season: midfielders Fabián Ruiz and Marcus Thuram, as well as goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio. The Bianconeri’s starting lineup is valued at €386 million, placing them third in Serie A.

This summer, Juventus has been highly active in the transfer market. Despite spending €89.4 million on new signings, the club’s net investment is still negative due to €91 million earned from the sale of fringe and youth players. With a few days left in the transfer window, Juventus is still working on one or two significant signings. Additionally, with Thiago Motta now in charge, there are still uncertainties about who will secure starting spots in several positions, making it difficult to fully assess the team’s market value at this stage.

Nevertheless, many analysts consider Juventus one of the favorites for the Serie A title this season.

Napoli: Significant Variables Remain as Conte Drives the Team Forward

Southern Italian media have been buzzing about Napoli’s “champion squad,” but Antonio Conte has emphasized the challenges ahead, noting that 12 players have left the team this summer—a fact that cannot be ignored. During the transfer window, Napoli signed players like Andrea Buongiorno and Leonardo Spinazzola. Additionally, with Conte switching to a 3-4-3 formation, Napoli’s attack has been formidable in preseason friendlies.

However, questions remain, particularly concerning the future of star striker Victor Osimhen. It’s unclear whether he will stay with the club or move on before the transfer window closes. There’s also the possibility that Napoli could bring in another marquee player—such as Conte’s favored Romelu Lukaku, who is currently training with Chelsea’s U21 team. These factors could lead to significant changes in the starting lineup.

Despite these uncertainties, Napoli’s current starting XI is valued at €344 million, which is less than that of the three northern giants. However, with no European competitions to distract them, Conte’s Napoli is not to be underestimated. The team’s performance in Serie A could easily boost their market value as the season progresses.

Other Teams: Roma’s “Double Kings” Arrive, Atalanta Still a Force

Roma has been one of the biggest spenders in Serie A this summer, making significant changes to their starting XI. In addition to Enzo Le Fée, the arrivals of last season’s La Liga top scorer, Viktor Dovbyk, and Serie A’s breakthrough king, Emil Solé, have increased the Giallorossi’s projected starting XI market value to €204 million.

Atalanta, meanwhile, has bolstered their squad by signing players like Ben Godfrey and Niccolò Zaniolo while also completing the permanent transfer of Charles De Ketelaere. The projected market value of Atalanta’s starting XI is €266 million. Despite the potential departure of Teun Koopmeiners before the transfer window closes, Atalanta remains highly competitive, thanks in part to their depth of young talent.

Other Serie A teams with projected starting XI market values exceeding €100 million include Fiorentina (€167 million), Lazio (€156 million), Bologna (€147 million), Genoa (€113 million), and Torino (€108 million).

In summary, the upcoming Serie A season will see teams like Inter maintaining stability while others like AC Milan, Juventus, Napoli, and Roma undergo significant changes due to new coaches or key signings. These changes add intrigue to the league, and while fans may be confident or pessimistic at this stage, the true test will come once the season is underway. The differences between these preseason evaluations and the actual outcomes are part of what makes football so captivating.