The summer of 1987 brought several notable players into the Italian championship: Vincenzo Scifo (for Internazionale), Ian Rush (Juventus), Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten (Milan).
[3] Napoli retained top-place in autumn and winter, suffering only one defeat in the first 20 games.
Milan who had been in second place for much of the season were able to reduce the points deficit with a prolonged undefeated run.
[11] This season was the last with 16 teams playing, as two relegations and four promotions from Serie B meant that from 1988–89 there would be 18 clubs in the top flight.
SSC Napoli drew the highest average home attendance in the 1987-88 edition of the Serie A.