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Montella: ‘Ribery is extraordinary’
Montella: ‘Ribery is extraordinary’
Fiorentina Coach Vincenzo Montella reveals he had “a kick-about” with new signing Franck Ribery today and could use Federico Chiesa as a False 9. The veteran signed a two-year contract today, after 12 seasons at Bayern Munich. “He is an extraordinary player, he’s eager and we believe he can express himself at his levels here,” […]
Could Icardi open to Napoli talks?
Could Icardi open to Napoli talks?
Tomorrow could be decisive for Mauro Icardi, as while Inter have reportedly agreed a €65m fee with Napoli, Wanda Nara will be in Capri. The striker has until now held out only for Juventus or is prepared to remain at San Siro, even after being told he has no place in Antonio Conte’s squad. According […]
Napoli or Inter for Llorente?
Napoli or Inter for Llorente?
Napoli will hold more talks for Fernando Llorente tomorrow, but Inter are still interested in the striker. Llorente remains without a club after leaving Tottenham Hotspur earlier in the summer, and he has been the talk of several Serie A clubs ever since. Now, Gazzetta dello Sport’s Nicolo Schira is reporting Llorente’s camp will meet […]
Lozano completing Napoli move
Lozano completing Napoli move
PSV forward Hirving Lozano is undergoing his Napoli medical ahead of becoming their record signing for €40m. Lozano arrived in Italy yesterday afternoon and is now having medical checks ahead of signing a five-year contract, worth a reported €4.5m a season. His presence at Villa Stuart clinic coincides with that of Davide Zappacosta, who is there […]
Icardi drops Inter hint
Icardi drops Inter hint
Mauro Icardi has dropped a hint that he will be staying at Inter after announcing that his new home in Milan is ‘coming’. Sport Mediaset reported earlier that Icardi would wear No 7 for Inter, and that was followed by Wanda Nara confirming she would be back for another season on Italian football show Tiki […]
Lozano arrives for Napoli
Lozano arrives for Napoli
PSV and Mexico forward Hirving Lozano has finally arrived in Italy to complete his long-awaited transfer to Napoli. Lozano landed at Roma Ciampino airport on Tuesday evening, and CalcioNapoli24 writes he will undergo a medical tomorrow before formally signing on. The Partenopei are reportedly paying €38m plus bonuses for the 24-year-old, who has been on […]
El Shaarawy wins Hamsik battle
El Shaarawy wins Hamsik battle
Stephan El Shaarawy scored two lobs as Shanghai Shenhua beat Marek Hamsik’s Dalian Yifang 3-2 to reach the Chinese FA Cup Final. Hamsik broke the deadlock to give Dalian a 14th-minute lead, glancing home a header. However, El Shaarawy responded with a brace before half-time, lobbing the goalkeeper on both occasions. Shenhua went on to […]
Napoli discount for Lozano?
Napoli discount for Lozano?
Hirving Lozano will arrive for his Napoli medical over the next 24 hours, with reports PSV are paid €38m and a release clause added. The Mexico international is widely expected to fly in on Tuesday for the final practicalities before he signs a five-year contract. According to Sky Sport Italia, the cost of the operation […]
Llorente prefers Napoli, but Icardi…
Llorente prefers Napoli, but Icardi…
Multiple sources in Italy claim Fernando Llorente is closer to Napoli than Inter or Manchester United, but it all depends on Mauro Icardi. The former Tottenham Hotspur striker is a free agent and can therefore sign for a new club even after the September 2 deadline. Both Sportitalia and Sky Sport Italia are confident Llorente […]
Juventus: Sarri has pneumonia
Juventus: Sarri has pneumonia
Juventus released a statement confirming Coach Maurizio Sarri has been diagnosed with pneumonia after struggling with flu. The tactician was taken ill last week and required medical treatment on several occasions, including just before their traditional pre-season in-house friendly with the youth team in Villar Perosa. He then didn’t make the trip to Triestina for […]