Empoli HubEmpoli fails to secure Miha Mevlja transfer from FIFA. The Slovenian defender returns to Zenit.
What happened?
The TMS (Transfer Matching System) was ok, but due to a delay in the PEC independent of the two clubs, the contract was deposited after 20:00 on January 31.
Empoli had found an agreement for the transfer of Mevlja to Italy, which would have strengthened the team's defense under Beppe Iachini.
Why is it important for Empoli?
The Tuscan team is currently 15th in Serie B, with 41 points and a goal difference of -7. The arrival of Mevlja could have been an important reinforcement for the team.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | Monza - Empoli | 2-2 |
What comes next?
Empoli will have to look for other reinforcements for the team. The next match is crucial for the team, which must try to improve its position in the standings.
Empoli is currently 41 points behind the league leaders, Venezia. The team must try to win the next matches to try to reach safety.
Current situation
The team's current situation is: - League standing: 15th in Serie B, 41 pts, 9W-14D-15L from 38 games, recent form DWLDL. - Goals this season: 47 scored, 54 conceded (-7 goal difference). - Title race: 41 points behind leaders Venezia. - Last result: Monza 2-2 Empoli (2026-05-08). - Recent form (last 5): 2W-2D-1L (DDWWL, most recent first).
