This video analyzes Torino's transfer market strategy, focusing on their reliance on loans with purchase options or obligations, and questions the long-term sustainability and sporting viability of this model. The speaker uses an article from Tutto Sport as a starting point to examine player acquisition patterns from the 2021-2022 season onwards, highlighting financial motivations over sporting ones and the resulting lack of a strong team identity and core players.
The main criticism of Torino's transfer strategy is that it prioritizes short-term financial flexibility over long-term sporting goals, leading to a lack of team identity and stability. The club's reliance on loans with purchase options or obligations, rather than definitive signings, prevents the consistent development of a core group of players and often fails to align with the coach's vision or build a competitive squad.
Yes, the speaker mentions several players whose loans with buy options were not exercised, despite performing well or being considered important by the coach:
The criticism against the signing and retention of players like Lazaro and Masina centers on them being acquired primarily to lengthen the squad or fill a role at a low cost, rather than for genuine sporting necessity or alignment with the team's tactical needs.
For Lazaro:
For Masina:
The speaker defines the current "zoccolo duro" (hard core) of Torino as almost non-existent, and their conclusion is that the team lacks a solid foundation of long-serving, influential players.
Here's a breakdown of their reasoning:
The speaker's overall conclusion is that Torino lacks leadership and a true "hard core" of players. This absence of a stable, experienced group is seen as a major reason for the team's struggles in difficult moments and the recurring issues seen in previous seasons. They emphasize that the players who are considered established are either injured, new, or not consistent starters, and the few veterans are not enough to form a reliable core.
