In the first month of August, president Urbano Cairo had publicly declared his willingness to sell the Granata club, stating that he had only received superficial interest and that he wanted to give Torino the best season possible before considering a sale. Now, after two and a half months, the topic of the sale has disappeared from public discussions, probably because no concrete offers have arrived and because the team is experiencing a positive phase.
Torino took three consecutive victories, 13 points in eight games, and achieved their third victory in a row, a result not seen since 2019. The club, led by Ignazio Abate, finished the season in seventh place, securing a place in the Europa League for the first time since 2019. The team demonstrated that it is capable of meeting the fans' expectations, with an average attendance of over 20,000 at home, much higher than in previous seasons.
The new coach, chosen by Gianluca Petrachi in the summer, has introduced a revolution in the squad. Petrachi, who led the club in the past, has built a Torino with player depth at almost no cost, thanks to loans and good relationships with partner clubs. The attack, although still limited, has been enriched by players like Kulenovic, while the midfield has benefited from figures like Fitz-jim and Daniel Braganca. The flanks were revolutionized with the arrival of Belghali and Fortini, and the defense was strengthened with Cacciamani, Perri, Comert, Comuzzo and Oristanio.
The end-of-season market was carefully looked after, allowing Torino to calmly evaluate any redemptions and offer competitive value to the players. Thanks to these operations, Abate was able to work with a completely new team compared to the one he had concluded the previous year.
For now, the issue of the club's sale is no longer the center of attention. Cairo, after responding to criticism from the fans during the summer, seems to have found a balance with the fan base, thanks to the good playing time and the desire to bring the public closer to the club. Although the sale is no longer discussed, Torino continues to progress, with a more solid team and a future that looks promising.