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Napoli lawyer confirms Chelsea ‘pact’
Napoli lawyer confirms Chelsea ‘pact’
Napoli’s lawyer confirms they met with Chelsea and Maurizio Sarri’s representatives, organising a “pact of non-belligerence on the market.” The Coach was technically fired and replaced with Carlo Ancelotti, but still remains under contract with the Partenopei. It is reported a deal will soon be done to hand Chelsea both Sarri and midfielder Jorginho for […]
Napoli: Meret fractured ulna
Napoli: Meret fractured ulna
Bad news for new Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret, who fractured a bone in his arm during training today. The former Udinese and SPAL shot-stopper was involved in a nasty collision with teenage teammate Mezzoni at their Dimaro training ground. He immediately winced in pain and had treatment before leaving the field with ice on his […]
Napoli consider Sabaly
Napoli consider Sabaly
Napoli are reportedly considering Bordeaux’s Youssouf Sabaly as a reinforcement at full-back. The Partenopei are looking for a defender who can play on either side of the defence, as Christian Maggio has left and left-back Faouzi Ghoulam struggled with injury last season. Sabaly, a Senegal teammate of Kalidou Koulibaly’s, played at left-back at the World […]
Ancelotti: Hamsik could replace Jorginho
Ancelotti: Hamsik could replace Jorginho
Carlo Ancelotti claims Marek Hamsik could replace Jorginho in Napoli’s midfield after being officially unveiled as the club’s new Coach. Ancelotti held his first training session as Maurizio Sarri’s Napoli successor on Tuesday, but the former Milan and Real Madrid boss already faces the loss of his deep-lying playmaker. “What convinced me to accept Napoli’s […]
City deny Jorginho rejection
City deny Jorginho rejection
Manchester City have reportedly denied that Jorginho has chosen Chelsea, and are convinced the Napoli midfielder wants to join them. There has been an agreement in place with the Italian international for several weeks, and his agent has been in England ready to sign the deal with City. In recent days though the Blues have […]
‘Jorginho to Chelsea, Sarri close’
‘Jorginho to Chelsea, Sarri close’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has confirmed Jorginho is going to Chelsea and that a deal for Maurizio Sarri is ‘in the home stretch’. De Laurentiis’ remarks come a day after it was reported Chelsea had agreed to bring in Jorginho and Sarri from Napoli for a combined €65m, despite the midfielder appearing to be […]
Report: Atalanta agree Zapata deal
Report: Atalanta agree Zapata deal
Atalanta have reportedly agreed a €26m deal for Napoli striker Duvan Zapata, who spent last season on loan at Sampdoria. According to Gianluca Di Marzio’s website, Zapata will join Atalanta on a two-year loan for €12m, which includes a €14m option to buy at the end of the arrangement. The Colombian is now on his […]
Fabregas in Sarri-Chelsea deal?
Fabregas in Sarri-Chelsea deal?
La Repubblica claims Chelsea could include Cesc Fabregas in their double deal for Napoli pair Maurizio Sarri and Jorginho. According to the newspaper, Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis is ‘pushing’ for Fabregas’ involvement in negotiations. “Carlo Ancelotti would be very comfortable with the experience of the Spanish regista, [who could] tip the balance in the […]
Chelsea pay Cristiano Ronaldo fee?
Chelsea pay Cristiano Ronaldo fee?
There are growing reports Juventus will pay for Cristiano Ronaldo by selling Gonzalo Higuain and Daniele Rugani to Chelsea for €100m. The transfer for the Real Madrid legend was completed today at a cost of €100m, payable in two financial years, plus €12m in formation fees to his previous clubs. Multiple Italian sources now suggest […]
Sarri and Jorginho to Chelsea for €65m?
Sarri and Jorginho to Chelsea for €65m?
Maurizio Sarri could be the new Chelsea manager tomorrow with Napoli selling Jorginho as part of the €65m deal, snubbing Manchester City. The Partenopei started pre-season training today with new boss Carlo Ancelotti, but Sarri remains under contract until it is terminated by mutual consent. Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has been reported to want […]