Rumors surrounding the future of Alexei Miranchuk have sparked speculation about a possible return to negotiations between Atalanta and Torino for a full transfer, though Atalanta’s management has publicly denied any talks. Tony DAmico, the club’s sporting director, stated clearly that there have been no discussions with Turin regarding Miranchuk, signaling a pause in the chatter that surrounded the player this summer.
On July 10, a well-known football journalist hinted that Torino had reopened conversations about Miranchuk as well as West Ham’s Nikola Vlasic, with Torino’s coaching staff showing interest in both players. The report added that the players’ services would align with the club’s tactical plans for the upcoming season, though no formal confirmation has followed from either club or the players involved.
Earlier in July, Miranchuk’s camp had indicated that the midfielder would begin preparations for the new season with Atalanta under the terms of his current contract. A separate summary from late June suggested Verona had expressed interest in acquiring the midfielder, though those rumors did not translate into a concrete offer.
Miranchuk joined Atalanta in September 2020 on a contract that was set to run through 2024. While the midfielder has shown flashes of quality, he did not establish himself as a regular starter at Atalanta. During the 2022/23 season, he spent a loan spell with Torino, where he appeared in 31 matches across all competitions, contributing four goals and six assists. His time in Italy has been marked by moments of promise alongside periods of robust competition for places in the lineup, a pattern that has shaped ongoing discussions about his future among supporters and insiders alike.
Former coach Yuri Semin commented on Miranchuk’s performance trajectory in Italy, noting that the player has not yet reached the same level of impact he showed in other leagues. The comparison to players who found immediate resonance in Italian football, such as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, illustrates the broader question of how Miranchuk’s strengths translate to the Italian game and whether a different environment could unlock his ceiling in Europe.