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De Laurentiis did not follow COVID protocol
De Laurentiis did not follow COVID protocol
Controversy is growing after Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis tested positive for COVID-19, dined with other club patrons and did not self-isolate despite having symptoms. La Repubblica reported late last night that one of the representatives of the 20 clubs at the Lega Serie A meeting on Wednesday had tested positive for COVID-19. Napoli released […]
Tonali: ‘My Milan dreams have come true’
Tonali: ‘My Milan dreams have come true’
Sandro Tonali’s ‘dream has come true’ of wearing idol Gennaro Gattuso’s Number 8 Milan jersey and working with club legend Paolo Maldini. The 20-year-old completed his transfer from Brescia last night, on loan for €10m with option to buy for a further €15m, plus €10m in bonuses and a cut of any future sale. “My […]
Napoli back in for Szoboszlai
Napoli back in for Szoboszlai
Napoli are reportedly back in the running for RB Salzburg midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, but are trying to negotiate the €40m asking price down. The Hungary international turns 20 next month and made a big impression last season, contributing 12 goals and 18 assists in 40 competitive games for his club. Szoboszlai was for long periods […]
Official: De Laurentiis has COVID-19
Official: De Laurentiis has COVID-19
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has tested positive for COVID-19, but it’s reported he attended the Lega Serie A meeting yesterday despite having symptoms. There were rumours last night that one of the Presidents or directors who attended the 20-club meeting in Milan had tested positive. It was announced this morning via the club statement […]
Giulini: ‘Inter want to keep Nainggolan’
Giulini: ‘Inter want to keep Nainggolan’
‘Inter want to keep Radja Nainggolan,’ confirms Cagliari President Tommaso Giulini. ‘It’s impossible for us to sign him.’ The Belgium international spent last season on loan in Sardinia and rediscovered his form, seemingly enough to calm the doubts that Inter directors had about him a year ago. “The meeting with Inter did not go well, […]
Milik opens up to Tottenham
Milik opens up to Tottenham
Arkadiusz Milik is starting to look for a move abroad to Tottenham, as the Napoli striker sees Juventus and now Roma avenues cut off. The forward is refusing to sign a new contract, so with his current deal set to expire at the end of the season, he is officially on the market. Juve had […]
Napoli set sights on Nandez
Napoli set sights on Nandez
Napoli are in negotiations with Cagliari to bring in Nahitan Nandez as part of an exchange deal with Adam Ounas going the other way. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the clubs are debating the value of the two players, as Napoli would prefer a straight swap, whereas the Sardinians demand a cash sum along […]
Zaniolo postpones ACL operation
Zaniolo postpones ACL operation
Unlucky Roma talent Nicolò Zaniolo has decided in accordance with his club to wait a few days before having his second ACL surgery in nine months. The 21-year-old tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Italy’s 1-0 Nations League victory in the Netherlands on Monday evening. He underwent tests in Rome to […]
Koulibaly: Man City breakthrough or PSG?
Koulibaly: Man City breakthrough or PSG?
While some reports suggest PSG are entering the fray for Kalidou Koulibaly, others maintain Napoli will sell to Manchester City later this week. The asking price was originally over €100m, fell to €80m and is now closer to €70m plus bonuses. Sky Sport Italia claim Paris Saint-Germain are ready to intercept, taking advantage of the […]
Official: Cigarini and Rispoli join Crotone
Official: Cigarini and Rispoli join Crotone
Crotone have officially signed Andrea Rispoli from Lecce and ex-Cagliari midfielder Luca Cigarini. The newly-promoted club are active on the market to reinforce their squad following the successful Serie B campaign. Right-back Rispoli turns 32 later this month and completed his transfer from Lecce. He put pen to paper on a two-year contract with option […]