Five World Cup talents to watch in Serie A as season begins
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:52 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The 2026-27 Serie A season kicks off this weekend, featuring several young talents who made an impact at the recent World Cup. Juventus has signed Kerim Alajbegovic, noted for his performance against Italy in the playoffs. AC Milan welcomes Diego Moreira, who is seen as a replacement for Rafael Leao. Inter has brought in Djed Spence from Tottenham after Denzel Dumfries' departure. Martin Baturina, having scored in the World Cup, aims to make a stronger impact at Como. AS Roma's Donyell Malen hopes to continue his scoring form after joining permanently in January.
- •Serie A season starts this weekend in Italy.
- •Kerim Alajbegovic joins Juventus after strong World Cup.
- •Diego Moreira signs with AC Milan as a key addition.
- •Inter replaces Dumfries with Djed Spence.
- •Martin Baturina looks to boost Como after scoring at the World Cup.
- 1:52 PMCBS Sports — Five World Cup talents to watch in Serie A: England's Djed Spence, Christian Pulisic's new teammate and more
"The Serie A is finally back this weekend with the first matchday of the 2026-27 season, and here are some faces you may recall from the World Cup
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