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Lampard ‘given Chelsea guarantees’
Lampard ‘given Chelsea guarantees’
Maurizio Sarri seems closer than ever to Juventus after it was reported Chelsea had given guarantees to Frank Lampard. Sarri’s move to Juve has been held up by Chelsea not being able to secure a replacement but, hot on the heels of Gianfranco Zola’s exit, there may finally be a breakthrough. According to The Times, […]
OFFICIAL: Juve appoint Sarri
OFFICIAL: Juve appoint Sarri
Juventus have officially appointed Maurizio Sarri as their new Coach after his departure from Chelsea was confirmed. The 60-year-old had only joined Chelsea last year and had a deal until June 2021, but negotiations via agent Fali Ramadani – the same man who ensured he was released from his Napoli contract – ensured an early […]
Chelsea explain Sarri’s Juve move
Chelsea explain Sarri’s Juve move
Chelsea have confirmed that Maurizio Sarri asked to join Juventus so he could be closer to his family. Sarri was finally appointed Juve’s new Coach on Sunday, signing a three-year contract with the Bianconeri. Explaining the motives for his decision to return to Italy, Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia told the club’s official website: “In talks […]
Report: Zola to leave Chelsea
Report: Zola to leave Chelsea
Gianfranco Zola is set to vacate his role as Chelsea assistant this summer, edging Maurizio Sarri closer to Juventus. According to Sky Sports, Zola will leave Chelsea when his contract expires this summer and will not be offered an extension. The former Napoli and Italy forward is a Blues legend and returned to Stamford Bridge […]
Probable line-ups: Italy U21-Spain U21
Probable line-ups: Italy U21-Spain U21
Italy could drop Cagliari captain Nicolo Barella for their European Under-21 Championship curtain-raiser against Spain this evening. Tuttomercatoweb reports Luigi Di Biagio will go with Lorenzo Pellegrini, Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo in a three-man midfield, thereby affording no space to Barella. Elsewhere, Alex Meret will get the nod over Emil Audero in goal, while […]
Napoli to keep Ospina
Napoli to keep Ospina
Napoli are set to announce that they have signed Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina outright. Ospina spent last season on loan at Napoli, and Gianluca Di Marzio’s website reports they will exercise their €4m option to buy the Colombian. The 30-year-old played 24 times for the Partenopei in 2018-19, keeping eight clean sheets and recovering from […]
Milan favourites Mario Rui?
Milan favourites Mario Rui?
Milan are reportedly in pole position for Napoli left-back Mario Rui as a return to Roma is ‘impossible’. According to Sportitalia’s Alfredo Pedulla, incoming Milan Coach Marco Giampaolo has requested Mario Rui be brought in. The pair worked together at Empoli during the 2015-2016 campaign, helping the Tuscan finish 10th Serie A, with the defender […]
Manolas to Napoli next week?
Manolas to Napoli next week?
Napoli are reportedly ready to meet the €36m release clause of Roma defender Kostas Manolas and offer him a five-year contract. According to Gazzetta dello Sport’s Nicolo Schira, Manolas will earn €4m a season if he accepts the proposal, while Napoli will meet his agent Mino Raiola next week to finalise the transfer. Schira adds […]
Buffon: Conte no traitor, Sarri…
Buffon: Conte no traitor, Sarri…
Gigi Buffon hit back at Juventus fans calling Antonio Conte a traitor for joining Inter, while he sees Maurizio Sarri as the Bianconeri “breaking away towards pastures new. He’s not a revolution or a gamble.” The goalkeeper sat down for a lengthy interview with the Corriere dello Sport newspaper and discussed the changing landscape of […]
Napoli closer to James deal
Napoli closer to James deal
Napoli have reportedly agreed to pay €10m for a one-season James Rodriguez loan, but Real Madrid want €40m option to buy rather than €30m. According to Radio CRC, the two clubs are in advanced negotiations and there is real progress being made. It’s suggested they agree a one-season loan will be worth €10m, but there […]