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Insigne splits from Raiola?
Insigne splits from Raiola?
Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne has ended his relationship with agent Mino Raiola, according to reports. Insigne became a Raiola client in 2018, joining the likes of Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gianluca Donnarumma. However, Sky Sport Italia and TV Luna reporter Carlo Alvino claims the forward is ‘no longer’ represented by the 52-year-old. Corriere dello […]
Bergomi: ‘Transfers weakened Inter’
Bergomi: ‘Transfers weakened Inter’
Former captain Giuseppe Bergomi has claimed Inter suffered a ‘mental decline’ and felt the team ‘weakened’ after the January transfers. The Nerazzurri started the season in an excellent manner, keeping up with Juventus and pushing the reigning champions throughout the first half of the season. But their form has dipped after the winter break and […]
Bani: ‘Bologna an example’
Bani: ‘Bologna an example’
Centre-back Mattia Bani hopes Bologna can be ‘an example’ to help ‘unite’ Italy and reveals the return of Sinisa Mihajlovic ‘became adrenaline’ for the group. The 26-year-old arrived in Bologna last summer and soon after his new coach Mihajlovic was diagnosed with leukaemia. Mihajlovic underwent a bone marrow transplant after chemotherapy and last month he […]
Kjaer: ‘I work to stay at Milan’
Kjaer: ‘I work to stay at Milan’
Denmark international Simon Kjaer wants to stay at Milan, reveals coach Stefano Pioli ‘gave me confidence immediately’ and praises Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s impact at San Siro. The former Atalanta centre-back came to the Diavolo in January, on loan with an option to buy from Sevilla, and he quickly established himself in Milan’s starting line-up under Pioli. […]
De Laurentiis: ‘Working on safe resumption’
De Laurentiis: ‘Working on safe resumption’
Aurelio De Laurentiis has assured Napoli supporters that he is working on a resumption of the season that is “quick and safe for everyone.” The Serie A campaign remains in a state of flux as Italy continues to fight off coronavirus, but De Laurentiis claims the majority of football fans want 2019-20 to be fulfilled. […]
Gattuso: ‘I could’ve joined Boca’
Gattuso: ‘I could’ve joined Boca’
Gennaro Gattuso reveals he almost went to play for Boca Juniors in 2012, but his wife blocked the transfer. “She’s the one in charge of my household.” The 42-year-old Napoli coach had come to the end of his 13 years at Milan in 2012 and was a free agent, but continued his career as player […]
Napoli v Leicester for Castagne
Napoli v Leicester for Castagne
Leicester City face competition from Napoli for Atalanta wing-back Timothy Castagne, claim reports in Italy. The 24-year-old Belgium international is only under contract until June 2021 and is expected to leave Bergamo at the end of the season. It’ll be another profitable sale for Atalanta, as he was brought in from KRC Genk for €6.5m […]
Kessie brings Meret to Milan?
Kessie brings Meret to Milan?
Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret is emerging as the ideal replacement for Gianluigi Donnarumma at Milan, with Franck Kessie potentially part of an exchange deal. Donnarumma’s contract will expire in June 2021 and he is widely expected to leave at the end of the season. Finding a replacement is the next step and Calciomercato.com claim that […]
Gattuso and Giuntoli take pay cut
Gattuso and Giuntoli take pay cut
Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso and director of sport Cristiano Giuntoli have given up a month’s salary to cover furloughed club employees. The Corriere dello Sport reports that the decision was made autonomously by Gattuso and Giuntoli to help the club deal with the coronavirus crisis. Napoli put 30 non-playing club employees on furlough for March […]
Fener move for Callejon?
Fener move for Callejon?
Fenerbahce are reportedly keen on signing Napoli forward Jose Callejon, who is set to become a free agent. Callejon’s contract runs its course in June, and AS cites reports in Turkey which claim Fener are serious about taking the Spaniard and have reached out to his representatives. The Turkish giants no longer have the financial […]