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ADL: Hamsik has left Napoli
ADL: Hamsik has left Napoli
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has confirmed Marek Hamsik’s transfer to Dalian Yifang. “He’s gone.” De Laurentiis’ admission comes just hours after Napoli lawyer Mattia Grassani told Radio Kiss Kiss that Hamsik had ‘become’ a Dalian player on Wednesday evening. “Hamsik’s gone,” he told reporters in Zurich ahead of the Partenopei’s Europa League last-32 first […]
‘Chelsea finding Sarri-ball difficult’
‘Chelsea finding Sarri-ball difficult’
Pedro Rodriguez has admitted that Chelsea are finding Maurizio Sarri’s style ‘so difficult’ to implement but insisted ‘we’re still in four competitions’. ‘Sarri-ball’ has come under scrutiny after Chelsea conceded 10 goals in their last two games against Bournemouth and Manchester City, and Pedro conceded his Blues teammates were being put through their paces by […]
Probable line-ups: Zurich-Napoli
Probable line-ups: Zurich-Napoli
Napoli begin life after Marek Hamsik with no Mario Rui or Raul Albiol against FC Zurich in the Europa League last 32 on Thursday. Hamsik’s move to Dalian Yifang should be made official by the end of this week, while Rui and Albiol are carrying injuries. Consequently, Nikola Maksimovic will partner Kalidou Koulibaly in central […]
Pallotta: I want 22 Kolarovs!
Pallotta: I want 22 Kolarovs!
James Pallotta admits that while he is ‘not happy’ with Roma’s campaign, he wants ’22 guys like Aleksandar Kolarov’. “He’s not out drinking…” Roma remain outside the Champions League places in Serie A and were hammered 7-1 by Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia, while Giallorossi ultras have turned on Kolarov after he claimed they did not ‘understand […]
Napoli confirm Hamsik exit
Napoli confirm Hamsik exit
Napoli have confirmed that long-serving captain Marek Hamsik is now ‘a Dalian Yifang player’. Following on from his statements earlier in the day, Napoli lawyer Mattia Grassani told Radio Kiss Kiss that the deal to take Hamsik to Dalian was done. “Hamsik became a Dalian player at 20:30 [CET],” he said. The Chinese club will […]
Insigne: Napoli ‘no worse’ than Juve
Insigne: Napoli ‘no worse’ than Juve
Lorenzo Insigne admits ‘it’s tough’ to drop into the Europa League but insists ‘Napoli deserve a trophy’ and ‘we’re no worse than Juventus’. Napoli missed out on qualification for the Champions League knockout stages, but Insigne – now captain ahead of Marek Hamsik’s proposed move to China – is confident of a strong run in […]
Ancelotti eyes ‘unforgettable’ season
Ancelotti eyes ‘unforgettable’ season
Carlo Ancelotti has challenged Napoli to make it an ‘unforgettable’ season and win the Europa League. Napoli take on FC Zurich in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie on Thursday, and Ancelotti made it clear his side would be taking the competition seriously. “Some of our recent performances haven’t been good enough,” […]
‘Zurich-Napoli tactics not important’
‘Zurich-Napoli tactics not important’
FC Zurich boss Ludovic Magnin has insisted that tactics ‘won’t be important’ against Napoli but warned ‘we want to go beyond our limits’. Zurich host Napoli in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie, having qualified from a group that contained Bayer Leverkusen, AEK Larnaca and Ludogorets. “The important thing tomorrow won’t be […]
‘Hamsik could join Dalian today’
‘Hamsik could join Dalian today’
Napoli lawyer Mattia Grassani has confirmed that Marek Hamsik could complete his transfer to Dalian Yifang on Wednesday. Hamsik’s move had been delayed after Dalian did not satisfy Napoli’s desire for a permanent sale, but Grassani believes an agreement has finally been reached. “Hamsik’s transfer to Dalian could go through today,” he told Radio Kiss […]
Inter & the Icardis: a timeline
Inter & the Icardis: a timeline
As Mauro Icardi is stripped of the Inter captaincy, Football Italia charts every step of the saga and the role agent-wife Wanda Nara played… October 7, 2016: Inter announce Mauro Icardi has signed a new contract until 2021, worth €4.5m a season with a €110m release clause for foreign clubs. October 16, 2016: Inter ultras in the Curva Nord […]