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Verdi to miss Chievo?
Verdi to miss Chievo?
Napoli announce that both Simone Verdi and Amin Younes suffered injuries in today’s training session. The Partenopei face bottom of the table Chievo on Sunday afternoon, and it was reported that Younes could be included in the squad for the first time. In addition, Verdi was expected to make his return after a lay-off with […]
Parma want Ounas
Parma want Ounas
Parma are believed to be interested in Napoli winger Adam Ounas, and could look to do a deal in January. The 22-year-old has made just one start this season, and in total has played only 144 minutes across all competitions. The Frenchman did score against Sassuolo, but it’s expected he may move on loan in […]
ADL: ‘Napoli won’t buy in January’
ADL: ‘Napoli won’t buy in January’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis reveals “we won’t buy anyone in January” but promises “a big name signing” in the summer. Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani has been linked with a return to the Stadio San Paolo, and could well be the name the owner is referring to. “We won’t buy anyone in January,” De […]
‘Sarri would have stayed…’
‘Sarri would have stayed…’
Maurizio Sarri’s father says his son “would have gladly stayed to coach Napoli”, before falling out with President Aurelio De Laurentiis. The tactician broke the Partenopei’s points record twice in his three seasons, with his side amassing 91 points last season. They still finished second behind Juventus though, and Sarri was replaced by Carlo Ancelotti […]
No Serie A move for Muniain
No Serie A move for Muniain
Napoli and Roma look to have missed out on Iker Muniain after the winger signed a new contract with Athletic Bilbao. Both clubs had been linked with Muniain as his contract was due to expire next summer, but a statement on Athletic’s official website confirmed he had extended his deal until 2024. The 25-year-old has […]
Sensi: ‘Satisfied with my debut’
Sensi: ‘Satisfied with my debut’
Stefano Sensi was “very satisfied with my performance” on his senior Italy debut, the Sassuolo man standing in for Jorginho. “I’m very satisfied with my performance, but above all with the performance of the team,” he told Rai Sport after a 1-0 victory over the USA. “We created so many chances and the only problem […]
Napoli: ‘De Guzman claims false’
Napoli: ‘De Guzman claims false’
Napoli released a statement insisting Jonathan de Guzman’s claims about the club, including of being punched by director of sport Cristiano Giuntoli, are “entirely false.” De Guzman gave an interview to Dutch site De Voltkskrant, in which he made astonishing allegations about his time at Napoli. He claimed the chief medic misdiagnosed a sports hernia, […]
Younes called for Chievo?
Younes called for Chievo?
Amin Younes could reportedly be included in the Napoli squad for the first time against Chievo this weekend. The winger signed for the Partenopei in January, but his career in Naples has been tumultuous so far. Younes pulled out of a deal to move immediately, instead opting to stay at Ajax for the remainder of […]
Agent: ‘Ancelotti convinced Fabian’
Agent: ‘Ancelotti convinced Fabian’
Fabian Ruiz’s agent confirms “a lot of big clubs” wanted his client, but Carlo Ancelotti convinced him “Napoli was the right place to grow”. The Spaniard joined the Partenopei from Real Betis this summer, having initially been spotted by the Coach’s son, Davide. “Clearly a lot of big clubs wanted him, and even in Italy […]
Napoli eye free agent Munir?
Napoli eye free agent Munir?
Napoli are reportedly hoping to sign Barcelona forward Munir El Haddadi on a free transfer next summer. According to Sport and Corriere dello Sport, Napoli have already begun ‘pulling the strings’ to entice Munir, who can negotiate pre-contractual agreements with other clubs from January 1. The newspapers explain the Partenopei ‘want to strengthen their attack […]