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Gasp: ‘Napoli-Juve to the end’
Gasp: ‘Napoli-Juve to the end’
Gian Piero Gasperini thinks this is the right year for Napoli to win the Scudetto and finish ahead of Juventus, but his Atalanta can change that. It kicks off on Sunday at 11.30 GMT, click here for a match preview. The Orobici are something of a taboo for Maurizio Sarri, having won three of their […]
Hamsik back in Napoli squad
Hamsik back in Napoli squad
Marek Hamsik resumed training today and is in the Napoli squad to face Atalanta on Sunday morning. It kicks off on Sunday at 11.30 GMT, click here for a match preview. The captain has been out of action for the last few days after suffering from flu symptoms and tonsillitis. Hamsik only returned to training […]
Agent: ‘No Giaccherini pay cut’
Agent: ‘No Giaccherini pay cut’
Emanuele Giaccherini’s agent confirmed the Napoli winger would “very happily join Chievo and negotiations continue, but won’t lower his salary.” The Italy international has barely played since arriving from Sunderland in the summer of 2016. “We had close contact with (Chievo director) Romairone and would very happily join Chievo,” agent Furio Valcareggi told Radio Crc. […]
Donadoni: ‘Verdi choice shows values’
Donadoni: ‘Verdi choice shows values’
Roberto Donadoni praised Simone Verdi for choosing to stay at Bologna rather than join Napoli. “It was a decision that shows his values.” The winger had been on the verge of the transfer to the Serie A leaders, but didn’t want to leave his current club mid-season. “I am the first person to be happy […]
Milan target Sarri next season?
Milan target Sarri next season?
Milan want to start a new era with current Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri at the helm next season, claim Tuttosport. According to the Turin-based newspaper, the club sees Gennaro Gattuso as only a stop-gap solution following the dismissal of Vincenzo Montella. Plans are already in progress to tempt Sarri away from the Stadio San Paolo […]
Duvan Zapata in for Aubameyang?
Duvan Zapata in for Aubameyang?
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly considering Sampdoria striker Duvan Zapata as a replacement for Arsenal-bound Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabon striker has been dropped from the squad due to disciplinary issues and put on the market, where he is expected to join Arsenal next week. According to Sky Sport Italia, this could set off a chain reaction […]
‘Inter & Napoli want Amin, but…’
‘Inter & Napoli want Amin, but…’
Amin Younes’ agent claims Inter and Napoli have enquired about the Ajax winger but notes “he hasn’t agreed anything with anyone.” Younes can leave Ajax for nothing at the end of the season, when his contract expires, and Nicola Innocentin was asked about the possibility of his client moving on sooner. “Ajax received a €10m […]
‘Politano dreaming of Napoli switch’
‘Politano dreaming of Napoli switch’
Matteo Politano’s agent admits the winger ‘dreams’ of playing for Napoli but warns Sassuolo “deem him unsellable.” Politano is the latest attacker reportedly on Napoli’s agenda, but while Davide Lippi confirmed his client’s interest in joining the Partenopei, Sassuolo were intent on keeping him. “His dream is to play for a great club like Napoli,” […]
Maggio: ‘Vicenza, come back soon’
Maggio: ‘Vicenza, come back soon’
Napoli defender Christian Maggio hopes former side Vicenza can return soon – “the city, the fans and the team deserve the best”. The 35-year-old began his career with the Lanerossi, who were declared bankrupt yesterday and will have to begin again from Serie D, if new owners can be found to form a phoenix club. […]
Giaccherini wants Chievo, but…
Giaccherini wants Chievo, but…
Emanuele Giaccherini is reportedly keen to move to Chievo, but Napoli would have to contribute part of his wage. The versatile midfielder wants to leave the Partenopei this month, having made only one Serie A start since joining in the summer of 2016. According to Corriere di Verona, the former Sunderland man has accepted a […]