Monthly Archives: January 2018
Berna: ‘Accepted Juventus immediately’
Berna: ‘Accepted Juventus immediately’
Federico Bernardeschi says he “never had any doubts” about joining Juventus and “the two teams who will fight for the Scudetto are ourselves and Napoli”. The winger left Fiorentina to make the move to Turin in the summer, and in an interview with Sky that was contrasted with Simone Verdi rejecting Napoli to stay with […]
Napoli adding Guinean midfielder Bangoura
Napoli adding Guinean midfielder Bangoura
Ismael Karba Bangoura is set to join Napoli, after confirmation was added to the official site of the Lega Serie A. The Guinean left-sided midfielder, class of 1994 who grew up in Inter’s youth system, plays currently at Maceratese in Serie D, and was the teammate of Amadou Diawara when the two played at San […]
Koulibaly: ‘I’d stay at Napoli forever’
Koulibaly: ‘I’d stay at Napoli forever’
Kalidou Koulibaly “would have no problem” staying at Napoli forever, and praises Coach Maurizio Sarri. The centre-back gave an interview to this morning’s issue of Gazzetta dello Sport, and he was asked what he’d do if President Aurelio De Laurentiis presented him with a contract for life. “For my family and the fans, and if […]
Napoli outbid Sevilla for Barcelona winger
Napoli outbid Sevilla for Barcelona winger
18 January at 15:20 Napoli have also joined the race for Aleix Vidal, according to Italian sources. CalcioNapoli 24 write that the winger, who has struggled to fit in at the Camp Nou, has been the subject of an offer from Napoli. The Partenopei were very interested in Simone Verdi of Bologna, but the attacking […]
Hamsik: ‘Scudetto the main goal’
Hamsik: ‘Scudetto the main goal’
Napoli captain Marek Hamsik says the Scudetto is his “main objective”, but admits he could miss Atalanta on Sunday. The midfielder is now the Partenopei’s all-time top-scorer, having beaten Diego Maradona’s record before Serie A went on its winter break. “I had been waiting for that 115th goal to match Maradona, and I got it […]
Gerard Pique agrees Barcelona deal with £441m release clause with Sergi Roberto expected to follow
Gerard Pique agrees Barcelona deal with £441m release clause…
Close Coutinho says it was an ‘easy decision’ and his ‘dream’ to join Barcelona Reuters Gerard Pique has committed his long-term future to Barcelona by putting pen to paper on a new deal until 2022.The La Liga giants have agreed to increase the release clause of the former Manchester United defender to €500m (£441m, $610m) […]
Roma line up replacement for Napoli and Sevilla target
Roma line up replacement for Napoli and Sevilla target
18 January at 13:50 Stephan El Shaarawy seems unlikely to stay at Roma for much longer, with both Napoli and Sevilla interested in securing the services of the 25-year-old striker. Indeed, he has also been offered to several English Premier League sides, with the Giallorossi keen to free up space on their wage bill for […]
Napoli, meeting between Younes’ agent and Ajax after Swansea’s offer
Napoli, meeting between Younes’ agent and Ajax after Swansea’s…
Everything seemed to be set for Amin Younes’ transfer to Napoli once his contract expired, but now Swansea have joined the race. Today Ajax set up a meeting with the winger’s agent Nicola Innocentin to go over the offer from the Premier League club, this development could however open the door for Younes’ immediate transfer […]
Vinicius arrives for Napoli medical
Vinicius arrives for Napoli medical
Brazilian forward Carlos Vinicius Alves Morais has arrived at Villa Stuart to take his Napoli medical. The 22-year-old has already agreed a deal with the Partenopei, and flew into Italy to complete the move. Now Gianluca Di Marzio’s website has pictures of the Real Sport Clube man arriving at Villa Stuart in Rome for medical […]
Napoli in for Aleix Vidal?
Napoli in for Aleix Vidal?
Napoli have enquired about Barcelona right-back Aleix Vidal, reports suggest, with the defender also a target for Liverpool and Sevilla. The Partenopei have been looking to strengthen at full-back, as though Faouzi Ghoulam is back in training after a cruciate ligament injury they lack depth in that area. Elseid Hysaj is the first choice right-back, […]