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Sarri to Chelsea today?
Sarri to Chelsea today?
Maurizio Sarri could join Chelsea today, with the English club expected to announce Antonio Conte’s sacking. The Blues have removed the former Italy CT from his position, but haven’t yet made any official announcement. It’s thought they’re seeking to fire him for just cause, thereby avoiding paying out on the final year of his contract. […]
Conte continues Chelsea fight
Conte continues Chelsea fight
Chelsea face a bitter legal battle with Antonio Conte, as it’s reported he was fired without the €11m pay-off, as Maurizio Sarri comes in. There had been reports throughout the day that the tactician had been given the axe along with his staff, several days into pre-season training. Conte had been a lame duck for […]
Ghoulam: ‘Excited to meet Ancelotti’
Ghoulam: ‘Excited to meet Ancelotti’
Faouzi Ghoulam is “excited to meet Carlo Ancelotti” as he arrived for pre-season training with the new Napoli. Maurizio Sarri and Jorginho are heading to Chelsea, while there are new arrivals such as Alex Meret, Fabian Ruiz and Roberto Inglese. “I feel pretty good. My expectations for the season are the same as those of […]
Napoli hint at new tiger kit
Napoli hint at new tiger kit
Kappa have been dropping hints about the 2018-19 Napoli jersey, which could include a tiger’s head and entwined snakes. The Partenopei begin a new era with Coach Carlo Ancelotti after three years under Maurizio Sarri. Although pre-season training has already begun, they are yet to unveil their official kit, but a viral marketing campaign is […]
Genoa look at Krunic
Genoa look at Krunic
Genoa are very active on the market, close to Amato Ciciretti and now in talks with Empoli for Rade Krunic. According to Sky Sport Italia, the Grifone took part in negotiations for creative midfielder Krunic today and are thinking about a formal offer. They face competition from Torino, who have also been heavily linked with […]
Meret out ‘four to six weeks’
Meret out ‘four to six weeks’
Alex Meret had surgery on a fractured arm today and the Napoli goalkeeper “should be back on the field in four to six weeks.” The unlucky shot-stopper had just completed his transfer from Udinese when he was hurt in a training ground collision yesterday. X-Rays showed the fracture of the middle third of the ulna […]
Suso agent meets Chelsea?
Suso agent meets Chelsea?
Milan winger Suso’s agent reportedly met Chelsea this week to discuss a potential €40m transfer. The Spain international and former Liverpool player had already been heavily linked with Napoli when Maurizio Sarri was in charge. Now that Sarri’s appointment at Stamford Bridge seems imminent, replacing Antonio Conte, it makes sense for Suso to be a […]
Official: Torino sign Rosati
Official: Torino sign Rosati
Torino have officially signed Perugia goalkeeper Antonio Rosati on a contract to June 2019. The shot-stopper will be the understudy to Salvatore Sirigu, who recently extended his deal with the Granata. Rosati just turned 35 and spent the last three seasons in Serie B with Perugia, having previously played for the likes of Napoli, Sassuolo […]
Report: Conte leaves Chelsea
Report: Conte leaves Chelsea
Antonio Conte and his staff have reportedly been dismissed by Chelsea, paving the way for Maurizio Sarri’s arrival. The former Italy CT has essentially been a lame duck at Stamford Bridge since the end of last season, but the Blues couldn’t agree a compensation deal with Napoli for Sarri. That meant that Conte had to […]
‘Sarri close to Chelsea’
‘Sarri close to Chelsea’
Napoli’s lawyer confirms “we’re not there yet” for Maurizio Sarri, but an agreement could be closed with Chelsea “between today and tomorrow”. The former Partenopei Coach is expected to take over at Stamford Bridge, but a compensation package hasn’t been agreed and Antonio Conte is still in charge. Sarri is expected to sign imminently, but […]