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Gomez: ‘Atalanta Champions League surprise’
Gomez: ‘Atalanta Champions League surprise’
Papu Gomez believes Atalanta “could be a surprise in the Champions League, because we play in a different way to everyone else.” They set a new club record by finishing third in Serie A, reached the Coppa Italia Final and will be in the Champions League for the first time ever. “If someone had told […]
Report: Icardi-Aubameyang swap rejected
Report: Icardi-Aubameyang swap rejected
Inter striker Mauro Icardi rejected an exchange deal with Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, claim Sport Mediaset, as he wants Juventus. The former captain has been left out of their pre-season tour of Asia and told he is not in the plans of new Coach Antonio Conte. However, he continues to turn down any and all […]
Bonucci: ‘Struck by Sarri’s ideas’
Bonucci: ‘Struck by Sarri’s ideas’
Leonardo Bonucci was “struck by Maurizio Sarri’s ideas and intelligence,” but the Juventus defender wants to “get back to the player I was two years ago.” The Bianconeri centre-back spoke to JTV on the flight out to Asia for their pre-season tour. “I feel good. A new season has started with a lot of enthusiasm, […]
Veretout: ‘Fonseca influenced choice’
Veretout: ‘Fonseca influenced choice’
Jordan Veretout confirmed Coach Paulo Fonseca had “a big influence” on his move to Roma. “Now it’s up to me to repay that confidence.” The midfielder completed his transfer today on loan with obligation to buy from Fiorentina for €17m, plus another €2m in performance-related bonuses. “Being a Roma player means so much. It was […]
Official: Vinicius to Benfica
Official: Vinicius to Benfica
Napoli have officially sold Carlos Vinicius Alves Morais to Benfica for €17m, with 50 per cent of the fee going to Gremio Esportivo Anapolis. The 24-year-old never actually wore the Partenopei jersey, as after his €4m move from Real Sport Clube in 2018, he went out on loan to Rio Ave and Monaco. A statement […]
Insigne: ‘Best Napoli I’ve played in’
Insigne: ‘Best Napoli I’ve played in’
Lorenzo Insigne believes his team are best placed to close on Juventus in the Scudetto race. “This is the strongest Napoli side I’ve played in.” The Partenopei were runners-up to Juventus in the last two campaigns and hope the change of management to Maurizio Sarri will slow down their rivals. “I can see more enthusiasm […]
Tottenham favourites for Hysaj
Tottenham favourites for Hysaj
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly the favourites for Napoli full-back Elseid Hysaj, ahead of Roma after Atletico Madrid ended their interest. Atletico Madrid pulled out of the race after purchasing Kieran Trippier from Spurs. Ironically, Tottenham are now looking to the Albania international as a replacement for Trippier. According to Radio Kiss Kiss, the Premier League […]
Graziani: ‘James at all costs’
Graziani: ‘James at all costs’
Ciccio Graziani confirms Carlo Ancelotti “talked about Nicolas Pepe and Mauro Icardi, but he wants James Rodriguez at all costs” for Napoli. Former player and Coach Graziani was speaking to Radio Kiss Kiss and revealed some behind the scenes sensations. “I had dinner with Ancelotti, he is expecting a couple of top buys from the […]
Official: Veretout joins Roma
Official: Veretout joins Roma
Jordan Veretout has officially completed his transfer to Roma, on loan with obligation to buy from Fiorentina for €17m plus bonuses. The 26-year-old midfielder had his medical this morning and put pen to paper on a contract to June 2024. The financial details were confirmed in a statement from the Giallorossi, noting they’ll pay €1m […]
Veretout takes Roma medical
Veretout takes Roma medical
Jordan Veretout is taking his Roma medical, as he prepares to join from Fiorentina. The Giallorossi have had an offer accepted for the French midfielder, an initial loan with obligation to buy for a total of €17m plus a potential €2m in bonuses. Roma confirmed last night that Veretout would undergo his medical this morning, […]