Valencia expressed an interest in acquiring the 30-year-old Argentinian forward Giovanni Simeone, but he opted to join Torino instead. Although other clubs such as Pisa, Nottingham Forest, and Sevilla also showed interest, Simeone was ultimately influenced by the persistence of Torino's manager, Marco Baroni, who considered him the perfect forward for his team's attacking approach. This transfer represents Simeone's sixth club in Italy, following his stints at Genoa, Fiorentina, Cagliari, Verona, and most recently, Napoli, where he secured two 'scudettos' and achieved his aspiration of playing in the Champions League. His contract with Napoli was due to expire in June 2026, and his market value is presently assessed by Transfermarkt at €5.00 million.