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Ronaldo: ‘Aiming for Champions League’
Ronaldo: ‘Aiming for Champions League’
Cristiano Ronaldo confirms the Champions League is “an objective” for Juventus, pointing out “I’m not here on holiday”. The Bianconeri have been to the final twice in the past four seasons, but were beaten first by Barcelona and then by CR7’s Real Madrid. The Portuguese has lifted the trophy five times, and his arrival in […]
‘Asamoah will retire at Inter, Rugani…’
‘Asamoah will retire at Inter, Rugani…’
Agent Davide Torchia claims Kwadwo Asamoah will retire at Inter but warns Chelsea that Juventus ‘have never shown willingness’ to sell Daniele Rugani. Torchia engineered Asamoah’s free transfer to Inter, although his work may not yet be done this summer as Rugani is reportedly a target for new Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri, who coached the […]
Jorginho ‘ecstatic’ to join Chelsea
Jorginho ‘ecstatic’ to join Chelsea
Jorginho is ‘absolutely ecstatic’ to join Chelsea as he confirms Maurizio Sarri played a ‘very important’ role in his transfer from Napoli. Jorginho followed Sarri to Chelsea, despite having long been linked with Manchester City, and the Italy midfielder admits he ‘can’t wait’ to get started at Stamford Bridge. “I’m absolutely ecstatic to be here, […]
Sarri: I’ll always love Napoli
Sarri: I’ll always love Napoli
New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has thanked Napoli for ‘helping me in every way’ and ‘will love them forever’. Sarri gave his first interview to Chelsea TV on Monday, but he began by paying tribute to Napoli, praising their squad for ‘adapting very well to my football’ and in particular Jorginho, who has followed him […]
Conte: Thank you, Chelsea
Conte: Thank you, Chelsea
Antonio Conte has thanked Chelsea’s ‘amazing’ fans for the last two years and hopes the club ‘continue to be successful’. Conte was sacked last week to make way for ex-Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri after a difficult second season at Stamford Bridge, although the former Italy CT did end it with an FA Cup. “I would […]
ADL ‘can’t see’ Callejon-Suso swap
ADL ‘can’t see’ Callejon-Suso swap
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis says he ‘doesn’t see’ Jose Callejon leaving for Milan in a swap deal with Suso. Napoli’s reported desire for Suso had fuelled speculation of a player swap involving Callejon, who has continually been linked with Milan. However, De Laurentiis told Radio Kiss Kiss: “I don’t see it. “We’ll have two […]
Hamsik has Ronaldo warning
Hamsik has Ronaldo warning
Marek Hamsik has warned Juventus and Cristiano Ronaldo that ‘if you’re not Diego Maradona, you can’t win anything by yourself’. Ronaldo’s transfer to Juve has been described as the biggest made by a Serie A club in years, given his status as arguably the best player in the world. His arrival has been compared in […]
Hamsik ‘intrigued’ by new role
Hamsik ‘intrigued’ by new role
Napoli’s Marek Hamsik is treating his new role with ‘intrigue and optimism’ but admits Aurelio De Laurentiis was not impressed by his possible move to China. Hamsik has been trialled as Napoli’s deep-lying playmaker early on in Carlo Ancelotti’s reign following the departure of Jorginho to Chelsea, although the captain was almost tempted by China’s […]
Chelsea work out Higuain terms
Chelsea work out Higuain terms
Chelsea are prepared to pay Juventus €60m for Gonzalo Higuain and the player a three-year contract worth €7.5m per year. Maurizio Sarri has been appointed the Coach of Chelsea and it’s no secret he wants to reunite with the former Napoli striker. Fali Ramadani is said to be brokering the deal between the two clubs. […]
Roma potential for Donnarumma?
Roma potential for Donnarumma?
If Alisson Becker does leave for Chelsea or Liverpool, then Roma could turn to Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The reports are spreading that Alisson could be allowed to depart for an offer of €70m and Liverpool are leading the race. According to Goal.com, agent Mino Raiola has suggested Donnarumma as a potential heir to the […]