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Agent: ‘Napoli like Veretout’
Agent: ‘Napoli like Veretout’
Jordan Veretout’s agent reveals Napoli are interested in his client but “he’ll stay at Fiorentina, then in the summer we’ll see”. The 25-year-old has been one of the Viola’s star men this season with three goals and an assist, having scored eight in Serie A last season. There is plenty of interest in the French […]
Pavard agent denies Napoli talk
Pavard agent denies Napoli talk
Benjamin Pavard’s agent has reportedly denied that the VFB Stuttgart defender is close to Napoli. It was reported by Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli yesterday that the Partenopei are close to a deal for the French international, and that was picked up by Sky today. Transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio confirmed Napoli’s interest, but stated that […]
Meret: ‘Great group at Napoli’
Meret: ‘Great group at Napoli’
Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret reveals “this is one of the best groups I’ve ever been a part of”, and explains his ‘albatross’ nickname. The youngster joined the Partenopei from Udinese in the summer, but only made his debut this month after suffering a broken arm in his first training session. Today the Italian international sat […]
Massa to referee Juventus-Roma
Massa to referee Juventus-Roma
Davide Massa has been announced as the referee for Saturday night’s big game between Juventus and Roma. The two sides meet at the Allianz Stadium in Week 17, with the hosts still unbeaten this season. Click here for a match preview. Today the AIA has announced the referees for this weekend’s game, and Massa will […]
Agent: ‘Napoli can’t get Ndombele’
Agent: ‘Napoli can’t get Ndombele’
Tanguy Ndombélé’s agent says “I don’t think it’s realistic” for the Lyon midfielder to join Napoli, but Jean-Clair Todibo is more likely. Partenopei President Aurelio De Laurentiis has already expressed an interest in the latter, and knows his agent well as he also represents Kalidou Koulibaly and Kevin Malcuit. Today the agent spoke to Radio […]
Marchisio: ‘Serie A better than we think’
Marchisio: ‘Serie A better than we think’
Claudio Marchisio assures “Serie A is better than we make out”, having watched from afar in Russia. The midfielder was released by Juventus in the summer to join Zenit St Petersburg, and he spoke to La Stampa about seeing calcio from the outside. “From here Serie A is better than we make out,” Marchisio said. “We […]
Crespo: ‘Leave Higuain alone’
Crespo: ‘Leave Higuain alone’
Hernan Crespo sees criticism of Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain as “blasphemy”, and points out “he’s scored wherever he’s been”. The Argentine hasn’t scored in his last seven games, and there are even rumours that the Rossoneri won’t make his move from Juventus permanent. “Criticising Pipita’s qualities is like blasphemy,” Crespo, a former Milan striker himself, […]
Veretout-Rog swap for Napoli?
Veretout-Rog swap for Napoli?
Napoli are considering a partial swap deal with Fiorentina to bring in Jordan Veretout and hand over Marko Rog, according to CalcioNapoli24.it. There had already been reports today of Fiorentina interest in Rog, who struggled for playing time both under Maurizio Sarri and Carlo Ancelotti. At the same time, Napoli have set their sights on […]
Gravina: ‘Italy need Euro 2028’
Gravina: ‘Italy need Euro 2028’
FIGC President Gabriele Gravina said Italy “must do everything possible to bring the Euros to the Peninsula and improve our stadiums.” Most of the arenas in Italy were built or restructured for the 1990 World Cup and are therefore crumbling. While Juventus, Udinese, Cagliari and Frosinone have been able to strike deals with the local […]
Fiorentina ask Napoli for Rog
Fiorentina ask Napoli for Rog
Fiorentina are interested in taking Marko Rog from Napoli in January, on loan with option to buy for around €12m. The 23-year-old Croatia international was signed from Dinamo Zagreb in 2016 for €14.5m, but struggled for playing time under both Maurizio Sarri and Carlo Ancelotti. He has scored one goal in 10 competitive appearances this […]