Italy received final confirmation this summer that the process of improvement under the country's top football league was necessary, after Roberto Mancini swept his side to a convincing Euro 2020 victory. A wonderful base to go with for years to come, or as Fabio Capello described it: "I have never felt Italian the way I feel now."
With the feeling of one of the greatest coaches in the history of European football, the Italian league will try to continue on the line of improvement despite the departure of quite a few big names to other leagues on the continent, financial difficulties of two of the three big clubs (Inter and AC Milan) and fears of brand re-injury.
Inter, who last season finally broke an 11-year drought and won the Scudetto, took a hard hit following the economic situation of Suning, the Chinese company that owns 68 percent of the team's shares.
Antonio Conte escaped after being required to bring in 80 million euros from the sale of players, and after leaving he saw Ashraf Hakimi and last season's player Romulo Lukaku leave and be replaced by Edin Dzeko and Denzel Dompris.
The Cannes Celhanolo also joined in a free transfer from Milan.
The one who took on the challenge of keeping the summit is Simona Inzaghi, who recorded a beautiful period at Lazio.
Juventus, who lost the title after nine years in control, look a favorite to win.
The only significant acquisition of the Zebras so far is just Manuel Lucatelli, the future of Cristiano Ronaldo Lot in the Mist and Paulo Dybala continues to have a hot-cold relationship with management, but the return of Massimiliano Allegri to the lines at the expense of Andrea Pirlo should put the old lady back where she knows well.
Federico Keiza, who was one of the bright spots last year in Juventus, is coming after a wonderful Euro and will probably get a lot more respect.
Mourinho returns to Italy
In Milan, which also needs to be run financially wisely, there is great excitement in light of the team’s return to the Champions League for the first time since the 2013/14 season.
The Rossoneri lost goalkeeper Gigi Donaroma, but found a worthy replacement - Frenchman Mike Manian.
Celhanolo, as mentioned, moved to the city rival, but the signing of Olivier Giroud will offer Stefano Fioli a much-needed alternative to Zlatan Ibrahimovic in particular.
Sandro Tonali, Brahim Diaz and Daniel Maldini will try to make a significant leap forward.
Mourinho.
Will burn Rome, AP
Napoli, Atalanta, Lazio and Roma will continue to struggle mainly for the place in the top 4. The most intriguing team, at the moment, is Roma, who have appointed Jose Mourinho as coach.
As we know, wherever the special comes, the soil begins to burn.
If Tami Avraham, who arrived from Chelsea, lives up to expectations and Niccolò Zaniolu, who has been sidelined for almost two years, will be able to recover from his injuries, perhaps the Portuguese coach will be able to feel professional success after a long period without one.
The Israeli context
For the Israeli fan, the one who will get attention of course is Dor Peretz, who moved this season to the newcomer Venice.
One of Italy's most famous cities will be represented in the Premier League for the first time in 20 years, and the 26 - year - old midfielder will have to work hard to prove he deserves to play against the best.
The new season will probably not be able to compete with the Italian fan's exciting and extraordinary summer, but as always, it will bring with it quite a few exciting stories.
