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Gamberini: ‘Chelsea and Inter wanted me’
Gamberini: ‘Chelsea and Inter wanted me’
Alessandro Gamberini reveals his career could’ve taken a very different path with other decisions. “I was courted by Inter and Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea.” The centre-back, now 38, played for Bologna, Hellas Verona, Fiorentina, Napoli, Genoa and Chievo before retiring in 2018. “In the past, I was courted by some very competitive clubs, such as Inter […]
Gattuso ‘gave Hysaj confidence back’
Gattuso ‘gave Hysaj confidence back’
Elseid Hysaj’s agent credits Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso with “giving back his confidence” after a dismal spell under Carlo Ancelotti. The Albania international is still expected to leave in the summer, but had been ready to walk out mid-season until Gattuso replaced Ancelotti in December. “Hysaj has returned to his previous high standards and that […]
Chelsea favourites for Mertens
Chelsea favourites for Mertens
If Dries Mertens does not extend his Napoli contract, it’s reported he’s more likely to join Chelsea rather than Inter, Manchester United, Arsenal or Monaco. The striker will be a free agent at the end of this season and is still considering the proposal of a renewal put forward by Napoli. He would earn more […]
Sarri fends off Juve favouritism
Sarri fends off Juve favouritism
Maurizio Sarri ‘thinks’ Serie A will resume this summer and tells those who claim referees favour Juventus to “look at the numbers. They say something else.” Speaking to Juve’s official YouTube channel, Sarri discussed managing the Bianconeri during the coronavirus pandemic and gave his thoughts on ending the season. “I’d like to go to Rome […]
Report: Juve move for Milik
Report: Juve move for Milik
Juventus have reportedly sounded out Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik as an alternative to Mauro Icardi and Gabriel Jesus. According to Tuttosport, Milik ticks several boxes for Juve in that he knows coach Maurizio Sarri well, has “excellent” experience and has “no intention” of staying at the San Paolo. His contract with Napoli expires in June […]
‘Sepe could return to Napoli’
‘Sepe could return to Napoli’
Luigi Sepe’s agent has confirmed that the Parma goalkeeper could re-join Napoli. “Gattuso really likes him for his characteristics.” Sepe was born in Naples and spent his entire career with the Partenopei before moving to Parma on a permanent basis last summer. However, Napoli could be in need of a new shot-stopper as Alex Meret […]
Sarri reveals Chelsea ‘conflict’
Sarri reveals Chelsea ‘conflict’
Maurizio Sarri admits he had a “conflicted” relationship with Chelsea’s players and “would never live” in England but that he “misses” the Premier League. Sarri led Chelsea to Champions League qualification and won the Europa League with them in 2019-20, but he made a swift return to Italy with Juventus last summer. “The higher you […]
Manolas: ‘Gattuso keeps us going’
Manolas: ‘Gattuso keeps us going’
Kostas Manolas says Gennaro Gattuso is keeping the Napoli squad going during the coronavirus lockdown. “We have a special relationship.” Napoli exited the Champions League and were sliding down the Serie A table when they sacked Carlo Ancelotti in December but won nine of their 15 games under Gattuso before the season came to a […]
Corsi talks up Bennacer potential
Corsi talks up Bennacer potential
Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer ‘has the quality to become a great player’, according to his former President at Empoli, Fabrizio Corsi. The Algeria international arrived from Napoli last summer and has played 20 Serie A games for the Rossoneri this season. His former chief has followed the progress at San Siro and praised the 22-year-old, […]
Report: Everton in Allan talks
Report: Everton in Allan talks
Napoli midfielder Allan could be on his way to reunite with Carlo Ancelotti at Everton, who are reportedly in talks with his agent. The Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Nicolò Schira claims the Brazilian midfielder has received an offer of €6m a year plus bonuses from the Toffees. Allan was one of Ancelotti’s most trusted men […]