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Juve fight Napoli for Politano
Juve fight Napoli for Politano
Napoli and Juventus are suddenly fighting it out for Sassuolo winger Matteo Politano, who is valued at over €20m. The Partenopei made no secret of their interest, especially after Simone Verdi refused to leave Bologna in the January transfer window. Politano begged the club to be released for a mid-season move and over the last […]
Younes arrives for Napoli medical
Younes arrives for Napoli medical
Amin Younes has arrived at the Villa Stuart clinic in Rome to take his Napoli medical, ahead of his move from Ajax. The German international had already agreed a deal with the Partenopei for July, with his contract expiring on June 30. However, following Simone Verdi’s decision to stay with Bologna the Serie A leaders […]
Younes arrives for Napoli medical
Younes arrives for Napoli medical
Amin Younes has arrived at the Villa Stuart clinic in Rome to take his Napoli medical, ahead of his move from Ajax. The German international had already agreed a deal with the Partenopei for July, with his contract expiring on June 30. However, following Simone Verdi’s decision to stay with Bologna the Serie A leaders […]
Allegri: ‘Chievo won’t be easy’
Allegri: ‘Chievo won’t be easy’
Max Allegri warns Chievo won’t be an easy game for Juventus, and notes “Napoli never had four 1-0 wins in the first 20 league games before”. The Bianconeri play tomorrow, and will go top of Serie A with a win at the Bentegodi, at least until Maurizio Sarri’s men take to the pitch on Sunday […]
Official: Spartak sign Maksimovic
Official: Spartak sign Maksimovic
Spartak Moscow have officially confirmed they’ve signed Nikola Maksimovic on loan from Napoli. The centre-back flew to Russia for his medical this week, and he has now put pen to paper on a six-month deal with Massimo Carrera’s side. “FC Spartak Moscow and the Italian club Napoli have agreed on a loan for 29-year-old Serbian […]
Panucci: ‘Juve or Napoli for Scudetto’
Panucci: ‘Juve or Napoli for Scudetto’
Albania Coach Christian Panucci sees a two-horse Scudetto race between Napoli and Juventus. The former right-back played for both Roma and Inter, but having watched their match on Sunday night he doesn’t believe they’ll compete with the top two. “The Champions League puts pressure on,” Panucci explained to Gazzetta dello Sport. “When so much depends […]
Albiol in doubt for Napoli-Bologna
Albiol in doubt for Napoli-Bologna
Raul Albiol has some fitness concerns and could miss this weekend’s Serie A match between Napoli and Bologna. It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT at the Stadio San Paolo. There are reports that Albiol is struggling with a muscular problem and is at risk for the game. The Spain international could be rested […]
Younes: ‘Napoli a dream come true’
Younes: ‘Napoli a dream come true’
Ajax winger Amin Younes reveals the imminent Napoli transfer is “a dream come true,” as despite Swansea City offers, “I always thought of Napoli.” A move is imminent for €5m, as he was already determined to join the Partenopei as a free agent when his contract expires in June anyway. Swansea City had offered double […]
Barba open to Napoli reunion
Barba open to Napoli reunion
Sporting Gijon defender Federico Barba is open to a Napoli transfer for a reunion with Maurizio Sarri, “one of the best Coaches in the world.” Now 24 years old, centre-back Barba came up through the Roma youth academy and had loan spells with Grosseto, Empoli (where he worked with Sarri) and VfB Stuttgart. He was […]
Napoli given Politano price-tag
Napoli given Politano price-tag
Sassuolo are prepared to sell Matteo Politano to Napoli in exchange for €20-25m and Adam Ounas on loan, it’s reported. The winger has made no secret of his desire to join Maurizio Sarri’s side and begged the club to let him leave in this transfer window. It’s a very different situation to Simone Verdi, who […]