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Zielinski close to new Napoli deal
Zielinski close to new Napoli deal
Piotr Zielinski is close to signing a new contract with Napoli, which would take him through to 2024. Sky Sport Italia reports an agreement is getting “closer and closer” and that one should be found “in the coming days”. Zielinski joined the Partenopei from Udinese in the summer of 2016 and still has two years […]
Report: Napoli release Ancelotti
Report: Napoli release Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti’s representatives have reportedly come to an agreement with Napoli to terminate his contract, paving the way for a move to Everton. Sky Sports News reports that the former Napoli coach’s legal team have “reached an agreement with Napoli over the termination of his contract” and claims it paves the way “for his appointment […]
Everton close in on Ancelotti
Everton close in on Ancelotti
Everton have reportedly moved a step closer to appointing former Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager. According to BBC Sport, the 60-year-old has held “face-to-face discussions” with owner Farhad Moshiri this week and the club is hoping to finalise a deal before Saturday. However, regardless of whether one is clinched, Duncan Ferguson is […]
Report: Fenerbahce contact Rodriguez
Report: Fenerbahce contact Rodriguez
Fenerbahce are reportedly ready to fight Napoli for the signature of Milan left-back Ricardo Rodriguez. Calciomercato.com claims the Turkish club has contacted the player’s agent in an attempt to lure him to Istanbul. It comes after the Switzerland international was linked with moves back to the Bundesliga, as well as a reunion with Gennaro Gattuso at […]
Sarri: ‘Demiral bursting with energy’
Sarri: ‘Demiral bursting with energy’
Maurizio Sarri explained his choices as Juventus beat Sampdoria 2-1, including the all-attack trident and Merih Demiral. “He’s bursting with energy.” The Bianconeri secured their status as at the very least joint Serie A leaders over Christmas with a 2-1 victory away to Sampdoria. Paulo Dybala’s volley and a soaring Cristiano Ronaldo header proved the […]
Milik: ‘We all got it wrong’
Milik: ‘We all got it wrong’
Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik has admitted that “we all made mistakes” towards the end of Carlo Ancelotti’s reign. Ancelotti was sacked last week, lasting less than two years at the helm, and Milik concedes the Napoli squad could have done more to give their former coach a chance. “I don’t want to go back and […]
Ancelotti to meet ADL, Everton await
Ancelotti to meet ADL, Everton await
Carlo Ancelotti has landed in Italy to meet Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis and iron out his contract release ahead of taking the Everton job. The former Juventus and Real Madrid coach was sacked by De Laurentiis following a 4-0 win over Racing Genk in the Champions League last week. Ancelotti was replaced by Rino Gattuso, […]
Report: Napoli want Rodriguez
Report: Napoli want Rodriguez
Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso has reportedly identified Milan left-back Ricardo Rodriguez as a reinforcement for January. Corriere dello Sport claims the new Napoli boss is interested in Rodriguez, a move that would see the two reunited after they worked together at San Siro. The Partenopei have had problems in the position this season, with Mario […]
ADL: ‘Certain mistakes not forgiven’
ADL: ‘Certain mistakes not forgiven’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis revealed at the club’s Christmas party that he’s remaining steadfast on fining his players. “Certain mistakes can’t be forgiven just because it’s close to the festive period.” The so called ‘player mutiny’ has hung over the club for the last several months, and with the sacking of coach Carlo Ancelotti […]
Gattuso: ‘I’ll get in your heads’
Gattuso: ‘I’ll get in your heads’
Gennaro Gattuso has called on Napoli to “resolve all the other problems at the club” and focus on “beating Sassuolo” this weekend. The Partenopei are a lowly eighth in Serie A, and the new boss didn’t get off to a great start at the San Paolo after a 2-1 defeat to Parma last weekend. The […]