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Higuain: ‘Milan have to win now’
Higuain: ‘Milan have to win now’
Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain declares “we must try to win” the Europa League and Coppa Italia but “maybe we’re missing something” for the Scudetto. The Argentine international joined the Rossoneri this summer from Juventus, arriving on an €18m loan with a €36m option to buy next summer. “I chose Milan because I liked the conviction […]
Asprilla: ‘Ospina is reliable’
Asprilla: ‘Ospina is reliable’
Faustino Asprilla assures Napoli that Colombia international David Ospina “is an experienced and reliable goalkeeper.” The shot-stopper arrived over the summer on loan from Arsenal with option to buy, largely to fill in for injured Alex Meret. “Ospina is a great guy and I know him very well, because he played for Atletico Nacional,” former […]
Agent: ‘Chelsea pushed for Rugani’
Agent: ‘Chelsea pushed for Rugani’
Daniele Rugani’s agent confirms “Chelsea made a very strong push to negotiate, but he never asked to leave Juventus.” The 24-year-old centre-back had already worked with Maurizio Sarri at Empoli and was also a transfer target when the Coach was at Napoli. “Chelsea made a very strong push to negotiate, Juve evaluated it, but the […]
‘Koulibaly best defender in the world’
‘Koulibaly best defender in the world’
Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly is “currently the best defender in the world, better even than Sergio Ramos,” said Guglielmo Stendardo. The former Juventus, Lazio and Atalanta defender spoke to Radio Kiss Kiss about his admiration for K2. “Koulibaly is currently the best defender in the world. The only one who gets close to him is […]
Agent ‘unsure’ over Callejon future
Agent ‘unsure’ over Callejon future
Jose Callejon’s agent confesses he ‘doesn’t know what will happen’ with the Napoli winger, who has yet to be approached over a new contract. Callejon has been a virtual ever-present for Napoli since arriving from Real Madrid in 2013 but has less than two years left on his contract, and Manuel Garcia Qullon admitted no […]
Roma lose Karsdorp, Perotti
Roma lose Karsdorp, Perotti
Roma will be without Diego Perotti for around three weeks, while Rick Karsdorp has also picked up an injury. The Giallorossi face Spal at the weekend before welcoming CSKA Moscow in the Champions League next midweek. Eusebio Di Francesco’s side then travel to face Napoli on October 28, but they’re likely to be without at […]
Chiesa: ‘Happy at Fiorentina’
Chiesa: ‘Happy at Fiorentina’
Federico Chiesa assures he’s “happy here at Fiorentina”, and believes his €60m price tag is “exaggerated”. The Italian international has been linked with a host of top clubs, including Juventus, Inter and Napoli. The Partenopei had a bid rejected in the summer, and it’s thought there is a €60m asking price for the Viola’s brightest […]
Preziosi: ‘I’ll set Piatek price’
Preziosi: ‘I’ll set Piatek price’
Genoa President Enrico Preziosi warns he’ll set the price for Krzysztof Piątek – “those who want him will have to be serious and talk to me”. The Polish striker has been on fire scoring for his country over the international break to add to 13 goals in eight games for the Grifone. “There’s no release […]
Mertens scores, Ilicic sees red
Mertens scores, Ilicic sees red
Napoli forward Dries Mertens scored a stunner as Belgium drew 1-1 with the Netherlands, while Atalanta’s Josip Ilicic saw red for Slovenia. It was a mixed bag this evening for Serie A players on international duty. Inter defender Joao Miranda decided Brazil’s 1-0 friendly win against Argentina, although Juventus star Paulo Dybala went off with […]
Piatek agent: ‘No formal offers’
Piatek agent: ‘No formal offers’
“Many clubs have contacted us, but there has been no formal offer,” said the agent of Genoa and Poland striker Krzysztof Piatek. The 23-year-old was snapped up from Cracovia for just €4.5m in July, but has scored 14 goals in 10 competitive games for club and country this season. He has been linked with numerous […]