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ADL: ‘Napoli have too many’
ADL: ‘Napoli have too many’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis believes the club has “maybe even too many” players on the books. The Partenopei patron was presenting his new film, Benedetta Follia, this afternoon and journalists took the chance to ask him about the January transfer market. “For the moment I’m only thinking about this film which will make you […]
Napoli prefer Rulli to Perin?
Napoli prefer Rulli to Perin?
Napoli were reportedly offered Mattia Perin by Genoa, but they still prefer Geronimo Rulli of Real Sociedad. Goalkeeper Pepe Reina is almost certain to leave at the end of the season, as his contract is expiring and Partenopei President Aurelio De Laurentiis doesn’t want to offer more than a year on a new one. It […]
Milan consider Izzo swap?
Milan consider Izzo swap?
Milan are reportedly prepared to exchange Mateo Musacchio or Cristian Zapata for Genoa defender Armando Izzo. According to CalcioNews24, Izzo fits the bill for Milan as a centre-back that is ‘reliable’ and will give them “breathing space”. The Neapolitan has slotted straight back into Genoa’s defence after returning from a ban for failing to report […]
Report: Machach to join Napoli
Report: Machach to join Napoli
French-Algerian starlet Zinedine Machach has reportedly agreed to join Napoli on a four-year contract. Accoridng to Le10Sport, Machach will put pen to paper by the end of Wednesday and subsequently become Napoli’s first January signing. The midfielder is a free agent after he was sacked by Toulouse for gross misconduct in October, having allegedly assaulted […]
Atleti ‘block Vrsaljko exit’
Atleti ‘block Vrsaljko exit’
Atletico Madrid have reportedly made Serie A target Sime Vrsaljko unavailable for transfer. Vrsaljko was heavily linked with January moves to Napoli and Juventus, but Calciomercato.com claims Atleti boss Diego Simeone and Andrea Berta have been convinced into keeping the right-back. The 25-year-old had struggled for form and fitness in the Spanish capital, but he […]
Napoli eye Balotelli deal?
Napoli eye Balotelli deal?
Napoli are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Nice striker Mario Balotelli on a free transfer this summer. According to Corriere dello Sport, Balotelli is an ‘opportunity’ for Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri as he looks to bolster his options up top. The 27-year-old is enjoying a renaissance in southern France, having scored 33 goals in […]
Gasperini: ‘Atalanta retained style’
Gasperini: ‘Atalanta retained style’
Gian Piero Gasperini is glad Atalanta kicked Napoli out of the Coppa Italia “without changing our style” and welcomes extra games. Timothy Castagna and Papu Gomez got the goals at the Stadio San Paolo before a late Dries Mertens header for the 2-1 result. They’ll face Juventus or Torino in the two-legged Semi-Final in January […]
Sarri: ‘Napoli tip-toeing’
Sarri: ‘Napoli tip-toeing’
Maurizio Sarri told off Napoli for concentrating more on Serie A than the Coppa Italia after their exit to Atalanta. “We were tip-toeing.” Timothy Castagne and Papu Gomez got the decisive goals at the Stadio San Paolo, before a late Dries Mertens consolation header, as the Orobici go through to face Juventus or Torino in […]
Coppa: Atalanta knock Napoli out
Coppa: Atalanta knock Napoli out
Napoli wasted good first half chances, but Atalanta took control for a 2-1 victory that sends them through to the Coppa Italia Semi-Final. The winners of tonight’s clash will go on to face either Juventus or Torino in the two-legged semi in January and February. Atalanta won the Coppa Italia only once, in 1963, while […]
Gomez: ‘No limits for Atalanta’
Gomez: ‘No limits for Atalanta’
Alejandro ‘Papu’ Gomez hailed an “incredible victory” as Atalanta knocked Napoli out of the Coppa Italia. “There are no limits.” The Orobici earned a 2-1 win at the Stadio San Paolo, as Papu scored one and set up another for Timothy Castagne. “It’s an incredible victory, because you don’t go to a Coppa Italia semi-final […]