Raul #Albiol makes permanent switch to Villarreal 👉
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Official: Albiol joins Villarreal
Official: Albiol joins Villarreal
Napoli have confirmed that defender Raul Albiol has left the club to join Spanish side Villarreal. In a statement on their official website, Napoli thanked Albiol for his ‘commendable commitment and exemplary professionalism’. Transfermarkt reports Villarreal have paid €5m for the Spaniard, who has signed a three-year contract. The 33-year-old made over 200 appearances for […]
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told to sign Gary Cahill after Chelsea release
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told to sign Gary Cahill…
Solskjaer is on the hunt for a central defender to partner Victor Lindelof but has so far been frustrated in his efforts. Leicester City have rejected a £70m offer for Harry Maguire while Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly is valued in excess of £100m. Cahill, who won every major trophy as a Chelsea[1] player, is available […]
Arsenal star chooses to stay and fight for No 1 spot
Arsenal star chooses to stay and fight for No 1 spot
Emiliano Martinez is committed to staying at Arsenal and fighting Bernd Leno for the No 1 jersey. The goalkeeper has had several loan spells and has so far struggled to stake his claim as Arsenal’s longterm shotstopper. However, after a successful six-month loan at Reading and helping to keep the Royals in the Championship last […]
Napoli prepare new deal for PSG target Allan
Napoli prepare new deal for PSG target Allan
04 July at 12:30 According to what has been reported by Il Mattino, Napoli are preparing a contract renewal for Brazilian midfielder Allan – who is currently on international duty with the Brazilian national team at Copa America. PSG were interested in signing Allan over the past year, but were put off by Aurelio de Laurentiis’ […]
Arsenal fear losing race for Kieran Tierney as Napoli close in
Arsenal fear losing race for Kieran Tierney as Napoli close in
Arsenal are lining up a fresh bid for Kieran Tierney after interest from Napoli has caused alarm at The Emirates. The Gunners saw an initial bid of £15m rejected by Celtic for the full-back. And the speculation surrounding Tierney has urged Napoli to step up their pursuit – the Daily Record[1] understand that the Serie […]
Spurs make Zaniolo offer?
Spurs make Zaniolo offer?
Reports are growing that Tottenham Hotspur will offer €15m plus Toby Alderweireld for Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo. Zaniolo had been expected to sign a new contract with Roma, but talks have stalled and Calciomercato.com warns sporting director Gianluca Petrachi cancelled a meeting on Wednesday as ‘renewals aren’t a priority’. Despite the Giallorossi’s need to rebuild their squad, they […]
Celtic sign Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo from Rapid Vienna…will Kieran Tierney now join Arsenal?
Celtic sign Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo from Rapid Vienna…will…
Bolingoli-Mbombo, 24, has signed a four-year contract after the clubs agreed a reported £3m transfer fee. The Belgian’s arrival could now mean that the Hoops will be more open to letting Tierney leave Parkhead. The Scotland international has been the subject of a interest from Arsenal[1], while Serie A side Napoli are also believed to […]
Stadio San Paolo revamped
Stadio San Paolo revamped
The newly-improved Stadio San Paolo was unveiled in the opening ceremony of the Universiadi, with lights, screens and above all transformed seats. Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis had famously referred to the crumbling arena as “a toilet” and has been battling for years with the local council to get improvements made. The funding finally came […]