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Albiol: ‘Napoli in my heart’
Albiol: ‘Napoli in my heart’
Villarreal defender Raul Albiol has revealed that Napoli was a “fundamental experience” in his career and claimed the club “remains in my heart”. The 34-year-old appeared 236 times during his six seasons at the Azzurri and has admitted that he misses the San Paolo. He moved back to his native Spain ahead of the current […]
Mirabelli: ‘I wanted Milik at Milan’
Mirabelli: ‘I wanted Milik at Milan’
Former director of sport Massimiliano Mirabelli has revealed that he tried to bring Napoli forward Arkadiusz Milik to Milan. “He’s a great player”. The Poland international’s deal at the San Paolo expires in June 2021 and reports in Italian media are suggesting that he might leave the Partenopei this summer. The contract negotiation is at […]
Nainggolan: ‘Afraid for my wife’
Nainggolan: ‘Afraid for my wife’
Cagliari midfielder Radja Nainggolan admits he is “afraid” he could catch coronavirus and pass it on to his wife, who is battling cancer. Italy is considered the worldwide epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic, having recently overtaken China as the country with the most deaths from the virus. The issue is particularly sensitive for Nainggolan, whose […]
New deal for Milenkovic?
New deal for Milenkovic?
Fiorentina are reportedly looking to fend off possible suitors by extending Nikola Milenkovic’s contract until June 2024. The Serbia international has previously been linked with a move to big clubs like Atletico Madrid from La Liga and Manchester United in the Premier League. Domestically, Napoli have allegedly been following his situation at the Artemio Franchi, […]
Dal Pino: ‘No talk about training’
Dal Pino: ‘No talk about training’
Lega Serie A President Paolo Dal Pino wants the Presidents to stop asking about training sessions until the initial decree expires. The FIGC and Lega Serie A gathered the Presidents to discuss a possible conclusion of the Serie A 2019-20 season, currently interrupted by the Coronavirus pandemic affecting the whole world. They are working on […]
Report: No travels for Napoli stars
Report: No travels for Napoli stars
Napoli will not let their foreign players return to their respective home countries during the forced break due to the Coronavirus outbreak. It was suggested that some of the players in the Partenopei squad would be leaving Italy when the club announced the postponement of the training sessions, but Il Mattino reveals that the Azzurri […]
Inter interested in Tolisso
Inter interested in Tolisso
Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso could leave the club at the end of the season after becoming disillusioned with life in Germany, with Inter reportedly interested. The 25-year-old joined the Bavarian side from Lyon in the summer of 2017, but has failed to establish himself in the Bayern starting XI. Tolisso, at one time linked […]
Man Utd to reduce Smalling fee if Koulibaly arrives
Man Utd to reduce Smalling fee if Koulibaly arrives
Roma could land Chris Smalling on a permanent transfer from Manchester United, if the English side sign Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli first. Smalling is currently with the Giallorossi on loan, and the clubs have been in talks about a permanent deal for a number of months. The English defender has taken to life in Italy, […]
Allan to follow Ancelotti?
Allan to follow Ancelotti?
Everton are linked with Napoli pair Allan and Kalidou Koulibaly, as Carlo Ancelotti allegedly looks to negotiate with his former boss Aurelio De Laurentiis. The Italian tactician might make a swift return to Naples, but only to discuss possible transfer targets for his new side from Goodison Park. After a turbulent season at the San […]
Numbers favour Pioli to stay?
Numbers favour Pioli to stay?
Milan coach Stefano Pioli will, according to Tuttosport, have the support of several players wanting him to stay at San Siro. The Spanish winger Samu Castillejo claimed that the Rossoneri players “want Pioli to stay” in charge beyond the current campaign, after having seen improvement in both performances and results. When Pioli replaced Marco Giampaolo […]