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Coppa Italia semi-final dates confirmed
Coppa Italia semi-final dates confirmed
The dates of the Coppa Italia semi-finals Inter-Napoli and Milan-Juventus have been confirmed, with first legs on February 12-13 and the returns on March 4-5. This is the only stage of the tournament that will be played over two legs, as every other round was decided after 90 minutes, extra time or penalties. Inter v […]
Boateng signs for Besiktas
Boateng signs for Besiktas
Kevin-Prince Boateng has left Fiorentina and signed for Besiktas on loan for the rest of the season. Boateng signed for the Viola only last summer, but has struggled to nail down a starting place under first Vincenzo Montella and then with Beppe Iachini. The 32-year-old has been mainly reduced to substitute appearances and scored only […]
Amrabat chooses Fiorentina over Napoli
Amrabat chooses Fiorentina over Napoli
Sofyan Amrabat has snubbed Napoli in favour of a €20m transfer to Fiorentina, though he’ll remain at Verona for this season. “I chose with my heart.” The 23-year-old Morocco international was on loan from Club Brugge with option to buy set at €3m, but having already played for two clubs this season, it means he […]
Report: Giroud agrees with Lazio
Report: Giroud agrees with Lazio
Lazio have allegedly reached an agreement with Olivier Giroud and are only awaiting a decision from Chelsea. Sky Sport Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio reports that the France international has decided to engage in a move to the Italian capital. The report claims the parties have agreed, but the only obstacle left is his owner […]
Napoli reject Chelsea bid for Mertens?
Napoli reject Chelsea bid for Mertens?
Napoli have allegedly rejected an offer of €8m from Chelsea for Dries Mertens. Tuttomercatoweb has claimed that the Blues have contacted the Partenopei about their Belgian forward and have reportedly handed in an offer that President Aurelio De Laurentiis has rejected. Chelsea are insisting on the 31-year-old and have tried to insert a few technical […]
Report: Viola meet Verona to close Amrabat
Report: Viola meet Verona to close Amrabat
Fiorentina will reportedly meet with Hellas Verona about Sofyan Amrabat this morning and the Morocco international looks set to move in July. Alfredo Pedulla writes that Verona and the Viola will sort out the details before lunch today, as Fiorentina seemingly wins the race for the midfielder. The agents have allegedly remained in Milan to […]
Petagna medical ahead of move to Napoli
Petagna medical ahead of move to Napoli
SPAL forward Andrea Petagna has arrived in Rome to undergo his medical ahead of a reported move to Napoli this summer. The Partenopei have, according to Sky Sport Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, closed the deal with SPAL at €17m plus bonuses and the former Atalanta and Milan striker will stay at the Paolo Mazza […]
Giroud to Lazio depends on Mertens?
Giroud to Lazio depends on Mertens?
Lazio are reportedly looking to bring Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud to Rome, but it could all depend on what happens to Napoli star Dries Mertens. Gianluca Di Marzio reports that the Biancoceleste are ready to sign in the France international and have allegedly come to an agreement with the Blues. But the Sky Sport Italia […]
Barella: ‘I don’t do easy goals!’
Barella: ‘I don’t do easy goals!’
Nicolò Barella joked that he only scores difficult goals, as Inter pushed past Fiorentina 2-1 to set up a Coppa Italia semi-final with Napoli. The young Italy international scored the winner after Antonio Candreva and Martin Caceres goals, a scorching volley from the edge of the box. “I tried and it went right into the […]
Fiorentina push for Criscito
Fiorentina push for Criscito
Fiorentina have asked Genoa for Domenico Criscito on loan, claim Sky Sport Italia, with SPAL defender Igor as an alternative. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Viola have requested former Zenit St Petersburg centre-back Criscito for the final hours of the January transfer window. The 33-year-old is in his second stint at Genoa, considering this […]