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‘Zapata open to Napoli return’
‘Zapata open to Napoli return’
Duvan Zapata’s agent confirms the striker has given his ‘availability’ to a move back to Napoli but insists ‘there’s still no agreement’ with Atalanta. Sky Sport Italia reported late last night that Napoli had reached an agreement in principle with Zapata’s representatives, and Fernando Villarreal says a deal is now in the hands of both […]
Sarri: Won’t win at all costs
Sarri: Won’t win at all costs
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri claims the concept of winning at all costs is an ‘extremity’ and that ‘one can’t be unhappy with second place’. Sarri has been heavily linked with taking over at Juventus, who are known for their motto of ‘winning isn’t important, it’s the only thing that matters.’ However, the former Napoli Coach […]
‘Atalanta want to emulate Ajax’
‘Atalanta want to emulate Ajax’
Atalanta President Antonio Percassi says ‘the model must be Ajax’ but that Napoli target Duvan Zapata could be sold for €50m. Atalanta are preparing for their first-ever Champions League campaign after a third-place finish in Serie A, but Sky Sport Italia reported late on Monday that Zapata was in talks over a return to Napoli. […]
Sarri drops Juve hint
Sarri drops Juve hint
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has hinted that he will be the next Juventus Coach. “For us Italians, the lure of going home is strong.” Sarri is the clear favourite to succeed Max Allegri at Juve, and the former Napoli tactician explained why his proposed appointment in Turin did not constitute a betrayal. “For us Italians, […]
Napoli ‘reach Zapata agreement’
Napoli ‘reach Zapata agreement’
Napoli have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Duvan Zapata’s camp over a return for the Atalanta striker. According to Sky Sport Italia, Napoli could offer Roberto Inglese in exchange for Zapata as the former Chievo attacker is of ‘interest’ to Gian Piero Gasperini. The 28-year-old spent five seasons at the San Paolo between […]
‘Lecce need 8-10 new signings’
‘Lecce need 8-10 new signings’
Lecce boss Fabio Liverani has conceded that the club need ‘at least 8-10 new players’ for next season’s Serie A campaign. The Giallorossi have returned to the top flight, seven years since they last played there, after clinching a runners-up finish in Serie B. However, Liverani made it clear there would be no place for […]
Fiorentina ‘line up Spalletti’
Fiorentina ‘line up Spalletti’
Prospective Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso has reportedly made Luciano Spalletti his first choice to replace Vincenzo Montella as Coach. Commisso is on the verge of buying Fiorentina for €200m, and Tuttomercatoweb writes the Italo-American billionaire has drawn up plans for a new-look Viola. They include the appointment of Spalletti, who led Inter to successive Champions […]
Trippier: I prefer England, but…
Trippier: I prefer England, but…
Tottenham Hotspur right-back Kieran Trippier has admitted that while his preference is ‘to stay in England’, he could be forced to move to Italy. Trippier has been heavily linked with making a move to Serie A this summer, with Napoli and Juventus both said to be interested in signing the 28-year-old. “I want to stay […]
De Zerbi coy on Roma talk
De Zerbi coy on Roma talk
Roberto De Zerbi maintains ‘I’m still happy to coach Sassuolo’ but is ‘keeping to himself’ whether Roma have approached him. De Zerbi is one of the leading candidates to take charge of Roma next season, and the former Napoli midfielder was again tight-lipped on questions about his future. “There’s little to nothing right now,” he […]
Jorginho would ‘hate’ Sarri exit
Jorginho would ‘hate’ Sarri exit
Jorginho admits he would ‘hate’ Maurizio Sarri to leave Chelsea but warns the Coach will ‘betray’ Napoli fans if he joins Juventus. Sarri appears on course to become Juve’s next Coach, despite recently delivering Chelsea the Europa League. Jorginho, for his part, followed the 60-year-old to Stamford Bridge from Napoli last summer. “He did a […]