Serie A restoring reputation as Jovetic and Szczesny arrive

Italy’s top tier division was once seen as the glowing beacon of football, with the likes of Andriy Shevchenko, Paolo Maldini and Pavel Nedved starring during the height of its superiority and popularity, but a recent decline has been endured.

Serie A, previously regarded as the hallmark of Europe’s finest talents, has witnessed a drop in reputation, but the country’s champions Juventus helped recapture hearts with their impressive treble attempt last term (14/1 with Coral to win 2015/16 Champions League).

The downfall of both Milan giants domestically, which led to a disappearance from European competition, also had a massive influence, but Italy’s top-flight has recaptured its appeal as world class stars continue to arrive.

Wojciech Szczesny has recently agreed to join Roma on a season-long loan deal from Arsenal, while Manchester City’s Stevan Jovetic will don the famous blue and black stripes of Inter next term, as both depart the Premier League.

“Good evening Giallorossi, I’m really happy because tomorrow [Monday] I’m going to Rome. See you there,” stated the Gunners stopper, as he prepares for life in Rome.

The arrival of Petr Cech from Chelsea was ultimately the undoing of Szczesny’s career at the Emirates, but he will now contest with Moragn de Sanctis for the number one spot at Roma.

City were unfortunately unable to see the best from Montenegro international forward Jovetic, with the 25-year-old having failed to impress since arriving from Fiorentina in 2013 for £22m, but a switch to the San Siro could see his true talent uncovered.

The talented frontman came to the blue half of Manchester with a growing reputation, but was unable to fully fulfil his potential in England, though arriving back in Italy should propel the out-of-form forward back to his best.