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Callejon to agree new Napoli deal?
Callejon to agree new Napoli deal?
Jose Callejon could remain at Napoli after all, with reports of advanced negotiations for a two-year contract extension. The winger had been on his way out, with lucrative offers on the table from China ready to tempt him away. His current deal is due to expire at the end of this season and President Aurelio […]
Zola: ‘Sarri high opinion of himself’
Zola: ‘Sarri high opinion of himself’
Gianfranco Zola reveals why his season at Chelsea with Maurizio Sarri was “exceptional, but difficult, as he has a very high opinion of his own ideas,” and analyses Carlo Ancelotti’s Napoli sacking. The Italy legend has made England his home after many years at Chelsea, as both player and assistant manager to Sarri. “My season […]
Report: Napoli seal Amrabat deal
Report: Napoli seal Amrabat deal
Napoli have reportedly agreed a deal with Verona for midfielder Sofyam Amrabat for next summer, claims La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Moroccan international has caught the eye with a string of impressive performances for the Gialloblu, as they’ve confounded expectations and remain in the top half of the table. Napoli were reportedly in talks with […]
Napoli-Parma could be postponed
Napoli-Parma could be postponed
Gennaro Gattuso might have to wait for his Napoli debut, as there are reports today’s game with Parma could be postponed following a storm. It is meant to kick off at the Stadio San Paolo at 17.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. There are very strong doubts that will be the case, because […]
Bonaventura books Milan meeting
Bonaventura books Milan meeting
Milan will meet with midfielder Giacomo Bonaventura’s agent Mino Raiola in January to discuss a renewal, reports La Gazzetta dello Sport. The midfielder has just recently returned from a lengthy injury that saw him miss a year of action. He made his comeback against Torino in late September and has slowly made his way back […]
Ranieri the king of derbies
Ranieri the king of derbies
Sampdoria’s Claudio Ranieri is about to make history as the first coach in the era of three points for a win to experience all four major city derbies in Serie A. When Ivo Pulga tied his laces to enter the pitch against Torres in the Sardinian derby back in October 1988, Ranieri was preparing for […]
Gattuso names first Napoli squad
Gattuso names first Napoli squad
Gennaro Gattuso has named his first Napoli squad for their game against Parma tomorrow, with only Faouzi Ghoulam and Nikola Maksimovic missing. Maksimovic was sent off during the 1-1 draw with Udinese last weekend, despite the fact that he wasn’t on the pitch. Ghoulam, meanwhile, trained alone on Friday as he continues to recover from a muscle […]
Lavezzi announces retirement
Lavezzi announces retirement
Former Napoli star Ezequiel Lavezzi has announced his retirement from professional football, aged 34. Lavezzi said he would take some time out to reflect on his future, and the Argentine has now decided to hang up his boots. “They were amazing years of this story,” he wrote on Instagram. “Years marked by learning, unique moments […]
Cole: ‘Smalling should stay’
Cole: ‘Smalling should stay’
Ashley Cole says he would like Manchester United loanee Chris Smalling to stay at Roma and has advised Arsenal to hire Carlo Ancelotti. Roma want to keep Smalling beyond his loan spell and have begun talks with United about signing Smalling outright, although there seems to be distance between the two clubs over a fee. […]
Napoli begin talks for Amrabat
Napoli begin talks for Amrabat
Napoli have reportedly opened talks with a view to signing Verona midfielder Sofyan Amrabat in January. Amrabat has caught the eye of Napoli this season with a string of impressive displays for Verona, and Gianluca Di Marzio claims contacts have been made between the two clubs regarding a deal. However, there seems to be a […]