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Preziosi: ‘Younes out for months’
Preziosi: ‘Younes out for months’
Genoa President Enrico Preziosi claims Amin Younes, who joins Napoli on July 1, “will be out for seven or eight months” with an injury. The German international signed a pre-contract agreement with the Partenopei in January, but then appeared to try to back out of the move. He was in Naples in January with a […]
Agent: ‘Zola hasn’t talked to Chelsea’
Agent: ‘Zola hasn’t talked to Chelsea’
Gianfranco Zola’s agent is frustrated by Chelsea’s protracted pursuit of Maurizio Sarri – “I’ve heard ‘tomorrow will be the right day’ so many times…” The former Blues striker is expected to take a role with Sarri, either as his assistant or as a go-between with the club and the squad. However, the Coach is still […]
Pozzo: ‘Down to details for Meret’
Pozzo: ‘Down to details for Meret’
Udinese owner Giampaolo Pozzo confirms they’re “working to resolve” the final details for Orestis Karnezis and Alex Meret’s move to Napoli. It was reported this morning that the Partenopei had agreed a deal for the two goalkeepers, believed to be worth €25m plus €10m bonuses. “Some details are missing but we’re working to solve them,” […]
Albiol set for Napoli renewal
Albiol set for Napoli renewal
Raul Albiol appears set to renew his Napoli contract until 2021, despite links to Villarreal. The Spaniard has a €6m release clause which expires on Saturday, and was believed to be close to a return to his homeland. Now though Sky Italia is reporting that he will instead sign a new contract with the Partenopei, […]
Balotelli offered to Napoli
Balotelli offered to Napoli
Mino Raiola has reportedly offered Mario Balotelli to Napoli, with President Aurelio De Laurentiis considering an approach. The Italian international looks set to leave Nice this summer, though it’s not actually clear whether or not he’s out of contract. Raiola, his agent, has stated that Super Mario will be able to move for free, but […]
Maradona: ‘More alive than ever!’
Maradona: ‘More alive than ever!’
Napoli legend Diego Maradona assures he’s “more alive than ever” after his health scare on Tuesday. El Diego was in the stands for Argentina’s win over Nigeria, and was pictured making rude gestures after the 2-1 win, as well as exuberantly celebrating goals. After the match he had to be treated by a doctor for […]
Meret, Karnezis to Napoli
Meret, Karnezis to Napoli
Napoli are reportedly on the verge of closing a deal for Udinese goalkeepers Orestis Karnezis and Alex Meret. The Partenopei need a new man between the posts, and Pepe Reina will join Milan on Sunday, with his contract in Naples expiring on Saturday. Meret has been identified as the ideal long-term replacement, but the club […]
Inter rebuffed for Vrsaljko
Inter rebuffed for Vrsaljko
Inter asked Atletico Madrid for Sime Vrsaljko on loan with option to buy, but only a permanent sale will be considered. According to Sky Sport Italia, the Nerazzurri had a meeting with Atleti chiefs today and made the request. However, the Croatia international is sought-after on the transfer market with interest from Napoli and several […]
Napoli waiting for Sarri pact?
Napoli waiting for Sarri pact?
Napoli are reportedly ready to release Maurizio Sarri to Chelsea after June 30 – because that’s when Elseid Hysaj and Raul Albiol release clauses expire. According to Sportitalia, part of the agreement to let Sarri go was the ‘gentlemen’s agreement’ not to poach their star players. Those who have release clauses and are of interest […]
Sarri to cost Chelsea €38m?
Sarri to cost Chelsea €38m?
Hiring Maurizio Sarri will eventually cost Chelsea in the region of €38m (£33.5m), according to Mediaset Premium. The Coach has long been chosen as their next tactician, but the closure was postponed by numerous contractual problems. Specifically, Sarri is still under contract with Napoli and the €8m release clause has expired, but the Partenopei seem […]