Monthly Archives: March 2018
Raiola: ‘Insigne my client’
Raiola: ‘Insigne my client’
Mino Raiola appears to state that he now represents Napoli’s Lorenzo Insigne, including him among a list of his clients. The ‘super agent’ represents a number of the world’s most famous footballers, including Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Marco Verratti and Mario Balotelli. He has previously spoken about Insigne, and in his interview with Rai Sport […]
Ones to watch in Week 27
Ones to watch in Week 27
It’s a bumper weekend of action in Serie A Week 27, as all of the top eight play each other. The top two are both in action on Saturday night, facing tough fixtures against either side of the capital, before Atalanta face Sampdoria in a Europa League showdown. Then there’s the small matter of the […]
Roma boss praises Mario Balotelli
Roma boss praises Mario Balotelli
02 March at 16:05 AS Roma manager Eusebio di Francesco has opened up about his liking for controversial Italian forward Mario Balotelli. The 27-year-old Italian forward, who has previously played for Inter Milan, AC Milan and Manchester City too, currently plies his trade with Nice. He has impressed for the French side this season, having appeared in 19 […]
Liverpool in for Jorginho
Liverpool in for Jorginho
Reports in Brazil state Liverpool have approached Napoli midfielder Jorginho’s representatives about a possible summer transfer. The Italian international was born in Brazil before moving to Italy as a teenager, and has become a key man in Maurizio Sarri’s team. Now UOL Esporte is reporting that the English club have approached his representatives about a […]
Raiola: ‘Balotelli ideal for Napoli’
Raiola: ‘Balotelli ideal for Napoli’
Mino Raiola says Napoli should sign Nice striker Mario Balotelli – “it would be fantastic for a player with his characteristics and his character”. The forward will be a free agent at the end of this season, and his agent has confirmed he’s speaking to Premier League and Serie A clubs. The Partenopei are one […]
Raiola: ‘Donnarumma needs a top club’
Raiola: ‘Donnarumma needs a top club’
Mino Raiola aims another barb at Milan, stating that his client Gianluigi Donnarumma “has to go to a top club next year”. The agent has a tempestuous relationship with Rossoneri sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli, following the goalkeeper’s contract saga last summer. It was initially announced that the youngster wouldn’t sign a new deal, but Donnarumma […]
Roma miss one for Napoli
Roma miss one for Napoli
Only Rick Karsdorp is missing from Roma’s squad for their trip to Napoli in Serie A on Saturday. The match kicks off at 19:45 tomorrow – click here for a preview. Karsdorp has been out since October, when he damaged his ACL, but Lorenzo Pellegrini is in after recovering from a knock he picked up […]
Napoli optimistic for Hamsik
Napoli optimistic for Hamsik
Napoli are reportedly optimistic that Marek Hamsik will be fit to face Roma tomorrow, despite missing training this week. The Partenopei captain has been suffering with illness this week, and so has been unable to train with his teammates. However, Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli is reporting that there is optimism that the Slovakian midfielder will […]
Napoli, contract extension for Chiriches through 2020 announced
Napoli, contract extension for Chiriches through 2020 announced
Napoli have completed a deal to keep Vlad Chiriches at the club, the player has signed a contract extension through 2022. While looking to maintain first place in the standings, Napoli are working off the field to secure the team for the future. Here is the club’s statement:”SSC Napoli has officially extended the contract of […]
Inter Defender Skriniar: “I Want To Win The Milan Derby”
Inter Defender Skriniar: “I Want To Win The Milan Derby”
Inter defender Milan Skriniar has spoken in length on the upcoming Milan derby, Inter’s downturn in form and other upcoming games in an interview with Milan based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport. “We want to stop Milan’s run. We gave them their confidence back in the Coppa Italia. Now it must be us who start over. […]