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Conte ‘turned down multiple offers’
Conte ‘turned down multiple offers’
Tuttsport reports that Antonio Conte has turned down all three of the Italy, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain jobs in recent times. The Chelsea boss appears to be on borrowed time at Stamford Bridge and is set to be sacked and replaced by ex-Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri. However, he has won the English Premier League […]
Sarri ‘gentleman’s agreement’ reached?
Sarri ‘gentleman’s agreement’ reached?
A €5m ‘gentleman’s agreement’ has been struck for Chelsea to relieve Maurizio Sarri from his contract at Napoli, it is claimed. According to Corriere dello Sport, the ex-Partenopei Coach held talks in London yesterday alongside his agent and officials from both the San Paolo and Stamford Bridge clubs – with an agreement finally reached that […]
Hysaj ‘staying at Napoli’
Hysaj ‘staying at Napoli’
It is reported that Elseid Hysaj is staying at Napoli this summer, with Coach Carlo Ancelotti considering him ‘indispensable.’ The Albanian full-back has been linked with a big money move to the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United and has a €50m release clause in his contract. However, Il Mattino reports that Partenopei President Aurelio […]
Albiol torn on future
Albiol torn on future
Raul Albiol is said to be torn on his future, with offers from Chelsea and Villarreal as well as the chance to stay at Napoli and work with Carlo Ancelotti. The Spanish defender has two years remaining on his contract at the San Paolo but his future became uncertain following the departure of Maurizio Sarri […]
Hamsik to stay at Napoli
Hamsik to stay at Napoli
Marek Hamsik has reportedly decided to stay at Napoli for next season, as there were no acceptable Chinese offers. The Partenopei captain openly admitted that he was tempted by a move to the Far East, but President Aurelio De Laurentiis revealed today that no-one would meet the €30m asking price. Now Sky Italia’s Gianluca Di […]
World Cup: Shaqiri breaks Serbian hearts
World Cup: Shaqiri breaks Serbian hearts
A late goal from Xherdan Shaqiri saw Switzerland beat Serbia, who now face a final day showdown with Brazil. The Swiss will qualify for the Last 16 if they beat Costa Rica, but the second group game is effectively now a play-off. Torino’s Adem Ljajic dropped out after the first game, with Filip Kostic replacing […]
Real Madrid sign Lunin
Real Madrid sign Lunin
Real Madrid have officially confirmed the signing of Napoli target Andriy Lunin, who signs a six-year contract. The Partenopei were keen to sign the Ukrainian goalkeeper, whose father described the transfer as “a dream. However, the 19-year-old has this evening officially joined the Champions League winners. “Real Madrid C. F. and FC Zorya Luhansk have […]
Agent: ‘Jorginho just has to sign’
Agent: ‘Jorginho just has to sign’
Jorginho is on the verge of joining Manchester City, as they’re just discussing bonuses with Napoli, said his agent. “They’re drawing up the contracts.” The midfielder has been at the centre of the transfer tug-of-war all summer, as he wants to join Pep Guardiola’s project after Maurizio Sarri left the Stadio San Paolo. “We have […]
Napoli back in for Chiesa
Napoli back in for Chiesa
Napoli have reportedly offered a total of €75m for Fiorentina’s Federico Chiesa, including Adam Ounas and Lorenzo Tonelli. The Partenopei, along with Inter, are keen to sign the young winger this summer, but the Viola have made it clear he’s not for sale. Now Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli is reporting that a new offer has […]
ADL: ‘Hamsik costs €30m. Sarri…’
ADL: ‘Hamsik costs €30m. Sarri…’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis warns Chinese clubs on Marek Hamsik’s price – “if they don’t bring me €30m by Monday, it’ll become €40m”. The Partenopei captain has offers from the Far East, and has admitted that he’d like to make the move to the Super League. “I wanted €35m, everyone said €30m and then […]