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Report: Verdi decision on Monday
Report: Verdi decision on Monday
Simone Verdi is expected to respond to Napoli’s offer on Monday, as Bologna have accepted a €20m plus bonuses offer. The forward had preciously stated he would remain with the Rossoblu until the end of the season, but the offer from the Partenopei changed everything. His agent stated that Verdi would make a decision once […]
Napoli haggle over Deulofeu
Napoli haggle over Deulofeu
Gerard Deulofeu reportedly wants €2.5m per year to move to Napoli, who don’t have a deal with Barcelona. The Partenopei appear to be close to signing one of Simone Verdi or Deulofeu, and talks are continuing for both. Verdi will decide after he comes back from his mid-season holiday whether he wants to leave Bologna, […]
Pallotta: No January signings
Pallotta: No January signings
James Pallotta admits it is unlikely that Roma will make any signings this month as “we have the team to compete with Napoli and Juventus”. Two defeats in three have seen Roma tumble out of title contention in Serie A, but Pallotta disagreed with Eusebio Di Francesco’s claim that the Giallorossi were not ready to […]
Candreva: ‘I’d like Premier League’
Candreva: ‘I’d like Premier League’
Antonio Candreva admits he’d “love to have a go playing in the Premier League,” but thanks Luciano Spalletti for helping him learn new things at Inter. The winger turns 31 next month and has long been linked with a move to England, amid interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal. “I really like the Premier […]
Reina: ‘No Juve, Milan or Napoli calls’
Reina: ‘No Juve, Milan or Napoli calls’
Pepe Reina’s agent assures there have been no calls from Juventus or Milan, but they “haven’t heard from Napoli over a new contract either.” The goalkeeper will be a free agent when his current deal with Napoli expires at the end of this season and turns 36 in August. There have been reports in various […]
Getafe idea for Ciciretti
Getafe idea for Ciciretti
Benevento winger Amato Ciciretti will join Napoli for free in June, but before then could go to Spanish side Getafe on loan. It has been reported for some time that the Partenopei have a deal in place for the 24-year-old winger and free kick specialist. He came up through the Roma academy and his contract […]
Napoli double Sarri salary
Napoli double Sarri salary
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis paid a surprise visit to Maurizio Sarri in order to discuss extending the tactician’s contract with a doubled salary. The Partenopei are currently top of the Serie A table and much of the credit has been given to their Coach, particularly for their free-flowing and beautiful style of football. According […]
Jorginho agent: ‘We await offers’
Jorginho agent: ‘We await offers’
Jorginho is focused on playing for Italy and winning with Napoli, said his agent, but in June “we’ll see what offers arrive.” The Brazil-born midfielder has caught the eye of several clubs, above all Manchester United, thanks to his performances pulling the strings at the Stadio San Paolo. “Jorginho wants to play for the Nazionale […]
Napoli set Verdi deadline
Napoli set Verdi deadline
Napoli have given Bologna winger Simone Verdi until Sunday to give the all-clear to a transfer, otherwise they’re going for Gerard Deulofeu from Barcelona. According to a report on Radio Goal, the Partenopei have agreed basic terms with Barcelona and Deulofeu, but still see him as their second choice behind Verdi. They won’t wait around […]
Matuzalem banned for ref slap
Matuzalem banned for ref slap
Former Napoli, Lazio, Genoa and Verona midfielder Francelino Matuzalem received a three-month ban for slapping a referee. Now 37, he shows no signs of removing that reputation as a player who walked a fine line between gritty and downright violent. He is currently playing for Serie D side Monterosi, but is barred from taking to […]