Monthly Archives: March 2018
Ferrero: ‘If Torreira wants to go…’
Ferrero: ‘If Torreira wants to go…’
Sampdoria President Massimo Ferrero hints Lucas Torreira could join Napoli – “if your wife wants to run off with a blue-eyed boy…” The midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to the Partenopei this summer, with reports a deal is already in place with his agent. “If your wife wants to run off with […]
Sarri talks postponed?
Sarri talks postponed?
It’s reported that Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri asked for contract talks to be postponed until the end of the season. There had been optimism that the 59-year-old would agree an extension this week, but President Aurelio De Laurentiis refused to discuss the prospect today. According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Sarri asked for negotiations to […]
Allegri happy to remain with Juventus
Allegri happy to remain with Juventus
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri says he happy to remain in Turin but knows his future is tied to results. Allegri was awarded the Panchina d’Oro award for the best tactician over the course of the 2016/17 Serie A season as he led his team to their sixth consecutive Scudetto. Un enorme grazie ai colleghi che […]
ADL: ‘Sarri? It’s our business…’
ADL: ‘Sarri? It’s our business…’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis won’t answer questions on Maurizio Sarri’s contract – “it’s our private business”. The Coach has won praise from across the football world for the style and results of his side, but there is an €8m release clause in his contract. With the tactician on a comparatively low salary of €1.4m […]
Napoli, De Laurentiis:”Sarri? I hope we continue together, but he has an exit clause”
Napoli, De Laurentiis:”Sarri? I hope we continue together,…
While attending the ECA assembly today, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis discussed his current manager’s future:”We have a long term contract with Sarri, in the agreement there’s also an exit clause: if someone handles this problem, legally there’s nothing we can do about it and we must step aside. Sarri hasn’t been in Serie A […]
Former Roma and Barcelona coach in contention to succeed Sarri at Napoli
Former Roma and Barcelona coach in contention to succeed…
27 March at 14:35 According to the latest reports from Turin-based sports newspaper Tuttosport, Luis Enrique has emerged as a potential target for Napoli should they fail to agree terms of a new contract with coach Maurizio Sarri. There is a feeling within the club that Sarri will indeed renew his deal for another […]
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Kalidou Koulibaly – Why he hung up on Rafa Benitez
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Kalidou Koulibaly – Why he hung…
by Phumzile Ngcatshe Tuesday Mar 27, 2018. 13:00 Senegal and Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly has revealed that getting a phone call from a manager is unusual and said he once dropped a call from Rafael Benitez. The Lions of Teranga centre-back thought the call was a prank and hung up – he could not believe […]
Jordan: ‘Italy needs Buffon in the team’
Jordan: ‘Italy needs Buffon in the team’
27 March at 11:10 Former Milan striker Joe Jordan will be an interested spectator at this evening’s Wembley showdown between England and Italy. The man known as Lo Squalo (The Shark), due to the fact that he always played with his front teeth missing, has been talking to Ilbianconero.com about the state of the Italian […]
Paper Talk: Torino chief ready to drop the price for Man Utd target; Its Juve v Liverpool for German full-back
Paper Talk: Torino chief ready to drop the price for Man…
27 March at 11:55 Torino striker Andrea Belotti looks to be getting closer to a summer departure according to latest reports from Italy. The 24-year-old has a current deal at the club until 2021 but comment he made last week about the possibility of signing for a big club, has once again increased speculation on […]
Jordan: ‘Italy need Buffon’
Jordan: ‘Italy need Buffon’
Former Milan midfielder Joe Jordan doesn’t understand the discussion over Gianluigi Buffon being called for Italy – “he’ll give balance”. The Scottish former midfielder spent three seasons in Italy, also turning out for Verona, and ahead of the Azzurri’s friendly with England he discussed the state of the national team. “Italy are going through a […]