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Balo: ‘Napoli? Ask ADL’
Balo: ‘Napoli? Ask ADL’
Mario Balotelli admits his love for Napoli and Diego Maradona but says any questions over him potentially signing for the Partenopei should be directed at President Aurelio De Laurentiis. The Italy forward has been linked with a number of clubs over the course of the summer, with his future in limbo at current side Nice. […]
Napoli look at Mignolet?
Napoli look at Mignolet?
As well as Guillermo Ochoa and David Ospina, Napoli are also thought to be considering moving for Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet. The Partenopei have been in the hunt for a new shot-stopper ever since Alex Meret was sidelined with a broken arm. They have been most heavily linked with Mexico number one Ochoa, who starred […]
Balotelli drops Napoli hint
Balotelli drops Napoli hint
Nice striker Mario Balotelli has suggested that he would be open to joining Napoli but is being stopped by Aurelio De Laurentiis. Napoli have been put forward as a possible destination for Balotelli, whose daughter Pia was born in the region. The 27-year-old was asked by a fan ‘why don’t you come to Napoli’ on […]
Agent: Napoli wanted Witsel, but…
Agent: Napoli wanted Witsel, but…
Axel Witsel’s agent claims Napoli wanted the Borussia Dortmund new boy but warned him ‘he’d just be one of many’ at the San Paolo. Witsel recently ended a 20-month spell in China as he joined Dortmund, but Paul Stefani suggested the former Juventus target could have become a Napoli or Manchester United player. “There were […]
Napoli ultras turn on ADL
Napoli ultras turn on ADL
Napoli ultras have turned on Aurelio De Laurentiis, whom ‘we’ll never call President’ after a summer of ‘stupidity’. Napoli’s failure to make any big-name signings this summer and De Laurentiis’ penchant for a controversial remark prompted both Curvas A and B to release a statement, criticising their club’s owner. “This statement will try to clarify our positions […]
‘Malcuit not Napoli’s first choice…’
‘Malcuit not Napoli’s first choice…’
Kevin Malcuit’s agent accepts his client was not Napoli’s first choice but assures the full-back ‘finds it easy to beat his man and whip in a good cross’. Napoli completed the signing of Malcuit for a reported €11m plus bonuses on Wednesday, and Bruno Satin believes the Partenopei have bagged themselves a quality player, despite […]
Official: Napoli sign Malcuit from Lille
Official: Napoli sign Malcuit from Lille
Napoli have officially completed the signing of full-back Kevin Malcuit from Lille. The Partenopei announced the news via their Twitter account, with the 27-year-old moving to San Paolo on a permanent deal. He underwent a medical at the club’s Villa Stuart clinic yesterday, with official confirmation coming this morning that the Frenchman is now a […]
‘No way’ Pavon will join Roma
‘No way’ Pavon will join Roma
Corriere dello Sport reports Roma are interested in signing Cristian Pavon, but the player’s agent says there is ‘no way’ that will happen. The main headline on today’s edition of the Italian daily claims the Giallorossi have indentified the Argentina international, who currently plays for Boca Juniors, as a new transfer target. The 22-year-old winger, […]
Belotti goal not enough for Toro
Belotti goal not enough for Toro
A goal by Andrea Belotti could not prevent Torino from going down to a 3-1 defeat against Liverpool. Walter Mazzarri’s team were overrun in the opening stages at Anfield last night, with Fabinho missing a penalty for the hosts after Sadio Mane was fouled in the Granata box. However, it was only a temporary relief […]
Napoli beat Dortmund
Napoli beat Dortmund
Napoli beat Borussia Dortmund 3-1 in tonight’s friendly, with goals from Arkadiusz Milik, Nikola Maksimovic and Dries Mertens. It took just seven minutes for Carlo Ancelotti’s side to take the lead, Milik firing in a stunning left-footed shot from outside of the box. Maksimovic made it 2-0 with a header from Simone Verdi’s corner, giving […]