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Castagne: ‘Should Inter or Napoli knock at my door…’
Castagne: ‘Should Inter or Napoli knock at my door…’
Atalanta defender Timothy Castagne admits he would be open to the possibility of a move to either Inter or Napoli. “If they should knock on the door…” Castagne had been linked with a move away from Bergamo last summer, and at one point it was believed that he was close to joining Crystal Palace. However […]
Inter eye Belgian duo
Inter eye Belgian duo
Inter are eyeing up Belgian duo Dries Mertens and Jan Vertonghen on free transfers this summer, according to reports in Italy. The Nerazzurri have been linked with a move for Mertens for several months. The Napoli striker’s contract expires at the end of the season, and talks have been on-going with the Partenopei over a […]
Reina: ‘Napoli can beat Barcelona’
Reina: ‘Napoli can beat Barcelona’
Pepe Reina’s father assures Napoli “won’t need a miracle to beat this Barcelona” in a surprisingly open Champions League Round of 16. “They’re dependent on Leo Messi.” The goalkeeper represented both clubs during his career and is currently at Aston Villa, but his father and agent Miguel gave predictions ahead of the European showdown. “I […]
Soler: ‘Gomez Atalanta’s best player’
Soler: ‘Gomez Atalanta’s best player’
Carlos Soler warns Valencia “need to be wary” of Champions League opponents Atalanta. “Papu Gomez is their best player, not just for his dance.” The first leg in the Round of 16 kicks off on Wednesday at 20.00 GMT. “Many might’ve thought this was a good draw for us, but Atalanta are a quality team […]
Europa League last 32 referees
Europa League last 32 referees
UEFA have announced the referees for this week’s Europa League fixtures, where Georgi Kabakov will oversee Roma-Gent and Carlos del Cerro Grande will officiate Ludogorets-Inter. The Giallorossi and the Nerazzurri prepare for their first legs in the last 32 of the Europa League this Thursday, when Inter travel to Bulgaria and Roma will host Belgian […]
Agent: ‘Ancelotti destroyed Hysaj’
Agent: ‘Ancelotti destroyed Hysaj’
Agent Mario Giuffredi has claimed Napoli defender Elseid Hysaj lost his confidence under former coach Carlo Ancelotti. “He destroyed his self-esteem”. The Albania international struggled to establish himself in the starting line-up under the 60-year-old but has revived under his successor Gennaro Gattuso and featured nine times since Ancelotti left Naples. Ancelotti left his position […]
‘Ancelotti destroyed Hysaj’
‘Ancelotti destroyed Hysaj’
Agent Mario Giuffredi has claimed Napoli defender Elseid Hysaj lost his confidence under former coach Carlo Ancelotti. “He destroyed his self-esteem”. The Albania international struggled to establish himself in the starting line-up under the 60-year-old but has revived under his successor Gennaro Gattuso and featured nine times since Ancelotti left Naples. Ancelotti left his position […]
Juve in for James?
Juve in for James?
Juventus could make a move for Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez this summer, according to a Spanish report. Rodriguez had been heavily linked with a move to Napoli last summer, with then boss Carlo Ancelotti a known admirer of the Colombian. However a deal failed to materialise, and Napoli went on to sign Mexican winger […]
Monaco make Mertens move
Monaco make Mertens move
Ligue 1 side Monaco have reportedly offered Napoli striker Dries Mertens a two-year deal, with significantly more money than the Partenopei’s offer. Merten’s contract expires at the end of the season after nearly seven years in Naples. According to reports, Mertens has made it clear that he would like to stay, given the right monetary […]
Ancelotti: ‘Finally a battle for top spot’
Ancelotti: ‘Finally a battle for top spot’
Former Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti enjoys the title race in Serie A, but has claimed Juventus have an advantage in Cristiano Ronaldo. Everton coach Ancelotti left Serie A during the first half of the season, after struggling to compete at the top of Italian football with Napoli. Despite the Partenopei’s absence at the top this […]