Author Archives: James Grundy
Transfer news: Liverpool challenge Lazio and Napoli for ‘Basque Messi’
Transfer news: Liverpool challenge Lazio and Napoli for…
14 November at 17:45 According to what has been reported by Il Corriere dello Sport, Lazio are interested in signing Athletic Bilbao forward Iker Muniain. Munian has a contract with Bilbao expiring in the summer of 2019 and is yet to sign on a new contract with the Basque club. However, Lazio may face […]
Tavecchio: ‘If Ventura had resigned…’
Tavecchio: ‘If Ventura had resigned…’
Former FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio denies Giampiero Ventura tried to resign as Italy CT – “if he had I’d have accepted it…” The Azzurri failed to qualify for the World Cup in Russia, and the Coach was hounded for refusing to step down in the aftermath, eventually being paid off in full. Earlier this year […]
Ancelotti: ‘I would like to stay at Napoli for a long time’
Ancelotti: ‘I would like to stay at Napoli for a long time’
14 November at 17:15 Carlo Ancelotti has spoken to DAZN in an interview about his arrival in Italy and what he has learnt so far as head coach of Napoli. “The Scudetto must be a dream and not a utopia, if it were a utopia it would be a disaster, we can only reach it […]
Fabian: ‘Ancelotti’s son recommended me’
Fabian: ‘Ancelotti’s son recommended me’
Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz reveals Davide Ancelotti advised the club to sign him, and discusses “peculiar” Neapolitan driving. The Spaniard joined the Partenopei from Real Betis in the summer, and he discussed his new life in Italy with Radio Onda Cero. “I’m losing my accent, I have to go back to Andalusia more often!” Fabian joked. […]
Ancelotti: ‘Scudetto is not utopian’
Ancelotti: ‘Scudetto is not utopian’
Napoli Coach Carlo Ancelotti believes “the Scudetto must be a dream, not a utopia” though it will take “a huge feat” to dethrone Juventus. The Partenopei once again look to be the main challengers this season, currently sitting six points behind the Old Lady in second place. “The Scudetto must be a dream, not a […]
Insigne reveals the main similarity between Mancini and Ancelotti
Insigne reveals the main similarity between Mancini and…
14 November at 14:50 Italy and Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne is currently on international duty with the Azzurri, as the team prepare to take on Portugal in their final UEFA Nations League match and the United States in a friendly. Speaking at a press conference, Insigne said the following: “The national team is missing the […]
Inter move for Herrera?
Inter move for Herrera?
Inter are reportedly ready to make a move for Porto midfielder Hector Herrera, whose contract expires next summer. According to Corriere dello Sport, Inter have switched midfield targets to Herrera after missing out on Luka Modric and Arturo Vidal. The newspaper explains the Mexican has long been on the radar of Nerazzurri sporting director Piero […]
Insgine: ‘Mancini like Ancelotti’
Insgine: ‘Mancini like Ancelotti’
Lorenzo Insigne believes Napoli Coach Carlo Ancelotti and Italy CT Roberto Mancini are similar – “they manage the same way, they think in the same way”. Both men were in the running for the Azzurri job, but Carletto opted to replace Maurizio Sarri in Naples while Mancio took over the national team. “Every Coach has […]
Insigne: ‘Napoli have to win something’
Insigne: ‘Napoli have to win something’
Lorenzo Insigne admits “Napoli have to win something” this season, and believes in Italy’s Nations League chances. The Partenopei got 91 points last year, a club record, but were still beaten to the Scudetto by Juventus. In the summer Carlo Ancelotti replaced Maurizio Sarri on the bench, and the Neapolitans are aiming for silverware this […]
Napoli considering permanent Ospina move
Napoli considering permanent Ospina move
Napoli are considering a permanent move for Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina. According to Calcio Mercato,[1] Napoli are looking into the possibility of signing Ospina on a permanent deal in the January transfer window. Ospina is currently on loan to Napoli and will make the move permanent at the end of the season for a reported […]