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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 […]
Official: Chiriches renews with Napoli
Official: Chiriches renews with Napoli
Napoli have announced that defender Vlad Chiriches has extended his contract with the club until 2022. Despite making just eight appearances all season, Chiriches is viewed as a crucial backup player for when Raul Albiol or Kalidou Koulibaly are absent. The Romanian arrived from Tottenham Hotspur in 2015 as one of Maurizio Sarri’s first signings […]
EDF confirms Balotelli interest
EDF confirms Balotelli interest
Eusebio Di Francesco admits “I’d coach Mario Balotelli” at Roma and that he tried to sign him for Sassuolo two years ago. Balotelli’s agent Mino Raiola claimed on Thursday that he had spoken to Roma about signing his client, and Di Francesco made no secret of his admiration for the Nice striker. “We can’t afford […]
Skriniar out to stop Milan momentum
Skriniar out to stop Milan momentum
Milan Skriniar warns he is out to ‘stop’ Milan’s momentous run of form as Inter have “no more time for fooling around.” Milan are unbeaten in their last 13 games under Gennaro Gattuso and began their revival with a 1-0 win against Inter in the Coppa Italia at the end of December, but Skriniar believes […]
Milan set for double swoop?
Milan set for double swoop?
Milan have reportedly agreed to sign Ivan Strinic and Pepe Reina when their contracts expire at the end of the season. According to Calciomercato.com, talks have ‘concluded’ to bring in Strinic, the 30-year-old Sampdoria left-back, who was previously Reina’s teammate at Napoli. The website adds Milan have also negotiated a two-year contract for the goalkeeper […]
Hamsik doubt for Napoli-Roma
Hamsik doubt for Napoli-Roma
Marek Hamsik did not train today due to flu symptoms, but the Napoli captain is hopeful he can play on Saturday against Roma. It kicks off on Saturday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. There were some concerns after Hamsik skipped today’s training session and Radio Kiss Kiss confirmed he is suffering […]
‘Idyllic relationship with Buffon’
‘Idyllic relationship with Buffon’
Beppe Marotta won’t discuss Gianluigi Buffon’s future, but assures Juventus have an “idyllic relationship” with their captain. The goalkeeper had planned to retire at the end of the season, but there have been hints in recent weeks that he may change his mind. With his contract expiring on June 30, the 40-year-old will have to […]
Raiola: ‘Balotelli worth €100m. Gigio…’
Raiola: ‘Balotelli worth €100m. Gigio…’
Mino Raiola insists Mario Balotelli is “worth €100m” and “I’ve spoken with Juventus, Roma, Napoli and Inter”. The Nice striker’s contract expires on June 30, and the French club can’t afford to keep him if they don’t qualify for the Champions League. “Mario is ready to return, he has matured into one of the top […]