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Breaking: Napoli halt Hamsik sale
Breaking: Napoli halt Hamsik sale
In an extraordinary twist, Napoli have announced they will “suspend” the sale of Marek Hamsik to Dalian Yifang, as the payment method has changed. The deal had been all set and the player given a surprise farewell party by his teammates last night. However, this evening Napoli released a statement via their official website declaring […]
Hamsik given surprise farewell party
Hamsik given surprise farewell party
Napoli teammates and friends held a surprise farewell party for Marek Hamsik ahead of his move to Dalian Yifang. The Slovakia international is heading to China after 12 years at this club and city, with a transfer expected to be completed within the next 48 hours. He was led to a secret location and told […]
Chelsea eye Insigne move?
Chelsea eye Insigne move?
Chelsea are reportedly considering Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne as a potential replacement for Eden Hazard. The Italian international remains a key figure for the Partenopei, having scored 11 goals and provided six assists in 27 appearances so far this season. However, Chelsea could look to prise him away from Napoli should Hazard leave, according to […]
Confirmed: Milan-Empoli date change
Confirmed: Milan-Empoli date change
The Serie A match between Milan and Empoli has been moved to February 22, with a 20:30 CET (19:30 GMT) kick-off time. The two sides were scheduled to meet on February 23 at 17:00 (GMT), but it follows on from the Coppa Italia semi-final dates being announced as the Rossoneri face Lazio on February 26 […]
Report: Barella rejected Chelsea
Report: Barella rejected Chelsea
Chelsea reportedly agreed a €50m fee with Cagliari for Nicolo Barella in January, only for the midfielder to reject the move. According to Tuttomercatoweb, Cagliari were ready to replace Barella with Boca Juniors’ €21m-rated Nahitan Nandez. However, the website writes that despite the five-year, €25m contract offered to the Italy international, he stayed in Sardinia […]
Inter avoid another racism ban
Inter avoid another racism ban
Inter have avoided another ban for racism, despite the FIGC confirming Bologna defender Ibrahima Mbaye was abused by a minority on Sunday. Mbaye was targeted by a group of Inter ultras during Bologna’s 1-0 Serie A win at San Siro, even though the Senegalese started his career with the Nerazzurri. However, the FIGC’s sporting judiciary […]
Hamsik: Leaving by Thursday
Hamsik: Leaving by Thursday
Marek Hamsik has confirmed that he will be leaving Napoli for Dalian Yifang ‘either tomorrow or the day after’. Hamsik made the announcement during a visit at the Daniel Defoe private school in Naples on Tuesday morning. “I’m leaving tomorrow or the day after,” he was quoted as saying by Tuttomercatoweb and Calciomercato.com. The school […]
Revealed: Hamsik’s Dalian deal
Revealed: Hamsik’s Dalian deal
Napoli will reportedly earn at least €18m from selling Marek Hamsik to Dalian Yifang, who will pay the midfielder a minimum of €27m over three years. According to Sky Sport Italia, Napoli are working on a permanent sale for Hamsik as opposed to a loan with an obligation to buy. That means the Partenopei will […]
Ex-Napoli striker joins Livorno
Ex-Napoli striker joins Livorno
Former Napoli and Nottingham Forest striker Nicolao Dumitru has moved to Serie B side Livorno on a free transfer. Dumitru [pictured, far right] joins a Livorno side down in 19th place after leaving Spanish side Gimnastic Tarragona last week. The 27-year-old was seen as a promising youngster when he joined Napoli in 2010, but he […]
Hamsik: ‘Still’ a Napoli player
Hamsik: ‘Still’ a Napoli player
Marek Hamsik says he remains a Napoli player but only because ‘there’s still nothing official’ with Chinese club Dalian Yifang. It seems a matter of when not if Hamsik joins Dalian, who already have former Inter and Milan target Yannick Carrasco on their books, and the Napoli captain gave an update on his proposed transfer. […]