Milan's triumph in the European Cup meant Italy would be entering two teams – both the two giant Milan sides – into the European Cup for the 1989–90 season.
Relegated to Serie B were Torino, Pescara, Pisa and Como.
Bologna, Lecce, Lazio and Atalanta had been promoted from Serie B.
Following the expansion of the league, a fourth relegation was added.
Fiorentina qualified for 1989–90 UEFA Cup.