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‘Di Lorenzo to Napoli by Friday’
‘Di Lorenzo to Napoli by Friday’
Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s agent has revealed that the Empoli right-back could join Napoli as early as Friday. Napoli have agreed a deal worth a reported €10m for Di Lorenzo, and Mario Giuffredi confirmed the 25-year-old would have his medical tomorrow. “There’s still a few days left and anything can happen in the market as there […]
‘Hysaj & Rui will leave Napoli’
‘Hysaj & Rui will leave Napoli’
The agent of Napoli pair Elseid Hysaj and Mario Rui has confirmed that they will seek moves away this summer. It is shaping up to be something of an awkward summer for Mario Giuffredi as another of his clients, Empoli full-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo, is set to join Napoli as one of the duo’s replacements. “For […]
Napoli target Bennacer too
Napoli target Bennacer too
Napoli are reportedly close to signing Empoli’s €10m-rated midfielder Ismael Bennacer, as well as their right-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Azzurri sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has asked the Tuscan side to not consider bids from other clubs for the Algeria international, as the Neapolitans are ready to make an offer. […]
Juve, Inter, Roma and Napoli transparency
Juve, Inter, Roma and Napoli transparency
Juventus came third in the transparency index report of clubs that participated in the Champions League, but Inter, Roma and especially Napoli did far worse. The Bianconeri proudly pointed out their status in the Dyntra (Dynamic Transparency Index) rankings for top European clubs, as they were third behind Real Madrid and Barcelona. Juve’s transparency was […]
Sarri storms off after Higuain row
Sarri storms off after Higuain row
Chelsea Coach Maurizio Sarri stormed off in a rage after another training ground row between Gonzalo Higuain and David Luiz. The incident occurred during the warm-up just 24 hours before tomorrow night’s Europa League Final against Arsenal. It comes just days after another flashpoint during training involving Higuain, who was seen shouting at his teammates. […]
OFFICIAL: Gattuso leaves Milan
OFFICIAL: Gattuso leaves Milan
After director Leonardo, now Gennaro Gattuso has also officially left Milan and decided to forego a salary worth €11m so his staff will be paid. The club released a statement this afternoon announcing that Gattuso had terminated his contract by mutual consent after failing to secure a top four finish. It comes under an hour […]
Napoli €40m Rodrigo bid rejected
Napoli €40m Rodrigo bid rejected
Napoli made a €40m offer for Valencia striker Rodrigo, according to Mundo Deportivo, but the asking price is closer to €70m. The Partenopei are trying to strengthen their options in attack and Rodrigo’s versatility has intrigued Coach Carlo Ancelotti. Reports in Spain suggest an approach was made from Napoli and the bid is worth €40m, […]
Manolas unsure of Roma future
Manolas unsure of Roma future
Kostas Manolas has confessed that he ‘doesn’t know’ whether he will remain a Roma player next season. Manolas’ contract does not expire until 2022, but his €36m release clause and the Giallorossi’s failure to qualify for the Champions League could see him move on this summer. Speaking in the mixed zone after Roma’s 2-1 win […]
Serie A 2018-19 Review: Napoli
Serie A 2018-19 Review: Napoli
Napoli did well to defy expectations set for them by pundits, but their lack of identity under Carlo Ancelotti left many fans disappointed, writes Massimo Nuzzo. You can read the full club analysis as part of our 2018-19 Serie A Season Review HERE.
Chelsea: Reina talks ‘Sarriball’
Chelsea: Reina talks ‘Sarriball’
Ex-Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina has explained how the success of ‘Sarriball’ lies in its execution. “In Italy they are tactically stronger, better positioned.” Sarri is increasingly likely to leave Chelsea this summer, despite a third-place finish in the Premier League and two cup Finals, with his style of play proving divisive. “I really enjoyed playing […]