Football-italia
Bigon: ‘Ibrahimovic open to Bologna’
Bigon: ‘Ibrahimovic open to Bologna’
Bologna director of sport Riccardo Bigon insists Zlatan Ibrahimovic “told us that he is open to the idea” of joining the Serie A club. Speaking to Sky Sport Italia, the DS says the legendary Swede’s relationship with coach Sinisa Mihailjovic could play a key role in the move. “There is only a month and a […]
Agent: ‘Callejon contract in stand-by’
Agent: ‘Callejon contract in stand-by’
Jose Callejon’s agent confirmed “the situation is in stand-by” when it comes to contract negotiations with Napoli, as he’ll be a free agent in June. The 32-year-old winger has been at the Stadio San Paolo since 2013 and his current deal is due to expire at the end of this season. “Napoli presented us their […]
Younes sold in January?
Younes sold in January?
Il Mattino report that Napoli winger Amin Younes will be sold in the January transfer window after failing to make an impact. Younes has hardly played for the club since signing from Ajax two summers ago. The German international has only made 19 appearances for the Partenopei, including three this season. He’s also been hampered […]
Zlatan wants €1m per month
Zlatan wants €1m per month
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is demanding €1m per month to return to Serie A, reports La Repubblica, with Milan, Bologna, Roma, Napoli and Fiorentina interested. The striker will soon be a free agent, as his contract with LA Galaxy expires at the end of December, and he has already announced his departure from MLS. Milan, Roma, Bologna […]
Napoli ask after Kessie
Napoli ask after Kessie
Napoli have approached Milan to ask about midfield outcast Franck Kessie, according to Calciomercato.com. The Ivory Coast international was dropped to the bench, then left out of the squad entirely by coach Stefano Pioli. He was said to be ‘not physically or mentally sharp’ enough to play for the Rossoneri at this time. A January […]
Gollini: ‘Fantastic’ Italy debut
Gollini: ‘Fantastic’ Italy debut
Atalanta goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini felt “fantastic” on his senior Italy debut, but concedes there’s a lot of competition for places. The shot-stopper came off the bench for the final few minutes of their 3-0 victory in Bosnia and Herzegovina, replacing Gianluigi Donnarumma. “It was really a fantastic feeling and I cannot deny it reminded me […]
Agent: ‘Torreira was close to Napoli’
Agent: ‘Torreira was close to Napoli’
Lucas Torreira was very close to joining Napoli before eventually deciding on a switch to Arsenal, reveals his agent, and the “change in role has not made him happy.” Raffaele Bentancur was speaking to Italian radio station Radio Marte about his client and how a deal almost happened two summers ago. “It is true, Napoli […]
Mancini: ‘Zlatan can shine in Serie A’
Mancini: ‘Zlatan can shine in Serie A’
Roberto Mancini thinks the Maurizio Sarri-Cristiano Ronaldo situation at Juventus has been overblown, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic “can still do very well in Serie A.” Sarri hauled Ronaldo off in the 55th minute of Juve’s game against Milan last Sunday, claiming the striker was carrying an injury. However, since then Ronaldo scored a hat trick against […]
Agent: ‘Serie A possibility for Cavani’
Agent: ‘Serie A possibility for Cavani’
Edinson Cavani is in no rush to discuss a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain, confessed his agent. “A return to Italy is a possibility, but not in January.” Cavani played in Italy from 2007-2013 with Palermo and later Napoli, before moving to France in the summer of 2013. Walter Cavani, Edinson’s agent and brother, spoke […]
No United return for Alexis
No United return for Alexis
Manchester United are reportedly desperate for Inter to sign Alexis Sanchez outright so they can sign Erling Braut Haaland. Inter only took Sanchez on a dry loan in August, and the forward is not expected back until January after suffering a tendon injury. Nonetheless, The Athletic states his career at United is over and that […]