Inter set to defend Serie A title as rivals overhaul

Inter Milan, under Cristian Chivu in his second season, has reshaped a squad with a blend of youth and Premier League influences, signing Stones, Spence and Jones to bolster the defense and pursuing Curtis Jones to reinforce midfield. The club has refreshed its goalkeeping and back line with Josep Martinez and a tactical rebuild, while veterans departed or moved on to realign the squad around captain Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, aiming for a third Scudetto in four seasons. Chivu’s leadership, described as player-centered and reassuring, has helped foster a tighter, more connected dressing room as Inter seek to defend the title amid a generational turnover. Milan and Napoli remain rival threats, with Milan hiring Ruben Amorim and splashing on Goncalo Ramos to fix their scoring issues, and Napoli facing injury setbacks that narrowed their title challenge. Inter are determined to maintain domestic dominance and improve in Europe after a disappointing European campaign, with language of consistency and ambition echoed by Hakan Çalhanoglu and other officials.