Author Archives: James Grundy
‘Milik could be back by Christmas’
‘Milik could be back by Christmas’
Arkadiusz Milik’s surgeon claims the Napoli striker could be back by Christmas, despite a cruciate ligament injury. The Polish international suffered the injury for the second time in less than 12 months, though this time the ligament went in his other knee. “Footballers often report that, after the operation, their knee feels stronger than before,” […]
‘Ventura, call Jorginho!’
‘Ventura, call Jorginho!’
Giampiero Ventura’s former assistant says it’s “unthinkable” for the Italy CT to keep leaving out Napoli’s Jorginho. The midfielder, who can represent both Brazil and the Azzurri, has been consistently overlooked since Ventura took over, and he could now represent the Selecao instead. “Ventura is a great Coach, but being CT is another thing,” Carlo […]
Genoa hire new general manager
Genoa hire new general manager
Genoa have confirmed former Roma, Napoli and Juventus executive Giorgio Perinetti as their new general manager. A statement on Genoa’s official website added Perinetti would be unveiled to the Press on Thursday morning. The 66-year-old brings a wealth of experience to the Grifone, having spent 15 years in charge of Roma’s youth sector, before becoming […]
Agent: ‘Jorginho hasn’t rejected Italy’
Agent: ‘Jorginho hasn’t rejected Italy’
Jorginho’s agent denies reports his client called the FIGC to switch from Italy to Brazil – “I’ve never heard such absurdity”. Today’s Corriere dello Sport reported that the Napoli midfielder had called the Federation to transfer his documentation to the CBF, but his representative has denied that in the strongest possible terms. “Today in the […]
‘Belgium door open to Nainggolan’
‘Belgium door open to Nainggolan’
Belgium’s technical director insists the door is open for Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan to return to the national team. Speaking to Radio Kiss Kiss before Belgium’s 4-0 win against Cyprus in their final 2018 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, Chris van Puyvelde also hailed Napoli star Dries Mertens and clarified there was “a great relationship” […]
Americans win Serie A rights
Americans win Serie A rights
American media agency IMG has agreed to pay €371m a year for the foreign television broadcast rights to Serie A, the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa. Eighteen out of Serie A’s 20 teams approved the deal, which will take effect next year and last until 2021. However, while the likes of Beppe Marotta, Marco Fassone and […]
Chelsea on alert as Algerian star looks set to leave on free transfer
Chelsea on alert as Algerian star looks set to leave on…
Chelsea could rival Liverpool and Juventus for Napoli left back Faouzi Ghoulam, according to Calciomercato.it[1]. The 26 year old is available on a free transfer at the end of the season, and speaking to Radio Crc (via Football-Italia.net[2]), the agent of Ghoulam’s team mate Mario Rui, Mario Giuffredi says he cannot see the Algerian international […]
Serie A defender poised to reject higher offer from Chelsea to stay in Italy
Serie A defender poised to reject higher offer from Chelsea…
Juventus left back Alex Sandro will reject a higher salary from Chelsea in order to sign a contract extension with the Serie A champions, according to the Corriere Dello Sport[1]. Multiple reports in recent days have revealed that the Brazilian will be offered a new five year contract worth €5million a season. It will make […]
Chelsea prepared to offer €5m a year deal to Serie A left back
Chelsea prepared to offer €5m a year deal to Serie A left back
Chelsea are prepared to offer Napoli left back Faouzi Ghoulam €5m a season to make the switch to Stamford Bridge, according to Le Buteur[1]. The Algerian publication say that both the Blues and Atletico Madrid are ready to double the contract offer made by Napoli. Naples newspaper Il Mattino reported last week[2] that the Serie […]
Premier League rival steal a march on Chelsea in pursuit of bargain full back
Premier League rival steal a march on Chelsea in pursuit…
Manchester City will open talks with Napoli “next week” over Faouzi Ghoulam when the two clubs face other in the Champions League group stage tie, according to the Sun[1]. The Algerian international is out of contract at the end of the season, and is said to be refusing a new deal as he seeks a […]