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Ronaldo: ‘Napoli for the Scudetto’
Ronaldo: ‘Napoli for the Scudetto’
Brazilian legend Ronaldo wants Napoli to beat Juventus to the Scudetto – “even though as an Inter fan I’d prefer to say Inter”. The two sides are locked in a furious battle at the top of Serie A, with the Partenopei leading the champions by just one point. “Napoli-Juve today is a bit like Barcelona-Real […]
Mandzukic: ‘Admiration for Napoli’
Mandzukic: ‘Admiration for Napoli’
Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic admits “I really like” Napoli’s style of play, and discusses his relationship with the fans. The Bianconeri are a point behind Maurizio Sarri’s side in the Serie A title race, but the Croatian is full of admiration for the Partenopei. “I really like the style of play and the organisation of […]
Napoli set for Younes legal fight
Napoli set for Younes legal fight
Napoli could face a legal fight with Amin Younes, as the Ajax winger doesn’t want to honour his pre-contract agreement. The German international has already signed a five-year deal with the Partenopei, which has been filed with the Lega Serie A and will take effect on July 1. However, it now appears that he doesn’t […]
Astori: ‘Juventus better than Napoli’
Astori: ‘Juventus better than Napoli’
Davide Astori warns Juventus are “stronger than Napoli”, but Fiorentina can beat them if they play “the perfect match”. The Bianconeri are one point behind Maurizio Sarri’s side at the top of the league, and can go top, at least temporarily, with a win in Florence on Friday night. For the Viola’s fans this is […]
Agent: Chelsea ‘dream’ of Sarri
Agent: Chelsea ‘dream’ of Sarri
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich ‘dreams’ of making Napoli’s Maurizio Sarri his Coach, according to Gianfranco Zola’s agent. Sarri and Zola have been linked with forging a managerial ‘dream team’ at Chelsea, which would see the Napoli boss replace Antonio Conte at the helm and the Blues legend work as a sporting director. “Chelsea are among […]
‘Emerson best buy, Sarri to Arsenal…’
‘Emerson best buy, Sarri to Arsenal…’
Federico Pastorello claims “Arsenal are mainly being talked about” for Maurizio Sarri and that Chelsea new boy Emerson Palmieri was January’s best buy. Sarri reportedly has a release clause in his Napoli contract, leaving the Coach open to other clubs, while Chelsea spent €29m to bring in the former Roma full-back last month. “Sarri? Arsenal […]
Mirabelli: ‘Gattuso for 10 years’
Mirabelli: ‘Gattuso for 10 years’
Massimiliano Mirabelli hopes Gennaro Gattuso “can stay at Milan for 10 years” and insists Andre Silva “will be the future in world football.” The director of sport spoke on stage at an awards ceremony this evening, but then gave an interview to RMC Sport. “It is not yet the time for regrets. We know that […]
Napoli transfers ‘depend on Sarri status’
Napoli transfers ‘depend on Sarri status’
Elseid Hysaj’s agent admits “the next Napoli transfer market will depend greatly on whether or not Maurizio Sarri remains.” The Albania international defender is just one of many star names who turned down moves away from the Stadio San Paolo in recent months. The squad made a ‘Scudetto pact’ to stick together for this season […]
Real Madrid and PSG on Sarri
Real Madrid and PSG on Sarri
The list of clubs interested in Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri keeps growing, with Chelsea, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid. Sarri has taken Napoli to the top of the Serie A table, but above all earned praise for his playing style from the likes of Pep Guardiola and Arrigo Sacchi. He is only on […]
Marchisio: ‘Juventus or nothing’
Marchisio: ‘Juventus or nothing’
Claudio Marchisio warned that if he ever does leave Juventus, it will “never, ever” be for another Italian club. “I still want to win.” The midfielder was born and raised with the Bianconeri, his hometown club, coming up through the youth ranks. “The only thing I’ll say on my future is that I am fine […]