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Reina relishing Milan challenge
Reina relishing Milan challenge
Pepe Reina confirms he will retire at Milan and feels a sense of duty ‘to take them back into the Champions League’. Reina will become a Milan player as of July 1 after running down his contract with Napoli, and the veteran goalkeeper is relishing an ‘exciting challenge’ at San Siro. “Milan? They’re one of […]
Sarri to Spurs, Cannavaro to Madrid?
Sarri to Spurs, Cannavaro to Madrid?
Tottenham Hotspur could reportedly swoop for Maurizio Sarri if Mauricio Pochettino leaves for Real Madrid, while Fabio Cannavaro is an alternative. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Zinedine Zidane’s shock exit from Real Madrid could trigger a domino effect involving Sarri, Cannavaro and Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri. The newspaper explains that Pochettino is in ‘pole position’ […]
Politano agent: ‘Milan interested’
Politano agent: ‘Milan interested’
Matteo Politano’s agent confirms “Milan are certainly among the clubs interested” in the Sassuolo winger. He has also been linked with Napoli, Inter, Roma and Juventus after a January move to the Stadio San Paolo fell apart. “Milan are certainly among the group of clubs interested in Matteo,” agent Davide Lippi told Calciomercato.com. “It’s still […]
Chelsea refuse Sarri clause
Chelsea refuse Sarri clause
Maurizio Sarri’s release clause expires tonight and multiple sources claim Chelsea will not pay Napoli, so the Coach can take this to court. Sarri was sacked by Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis last week and replaced by Carlo Ancelotti, but under Italian rules, the contract remains intact until it is terminated by mutual consent. The […]
Vidal hints at Bayern exit
Vidal hints at Bayern exit
Arturo Vidal admits he could leave Bayern Munich, but the Inter and Napoli target would only do so “to challenge in the Champions League.” The Chile international turned 31 last week and has been linked with a return to Serie A after his Juventus spell from 2011 to 2015. “I still have a year left […]
D’Anna targets Giaccherini stay
D’Anna targets Giaccherini stay
Chievo Coach Lorenzo D’Anna confirms they are in advanced negotiations to sign Emanuele Giaccherini on a permanent basis from Napoli. The 33-year-old winger arrived on loan in the January transfer window and helped secure their Serie A safety with three goals and three assists in 13 Serie A appearances. “Giaccherini had a strong impact, even […]
Pirlo, Gila, Batistuta study as Coaches
Pirlo, Gila, Batistuta study as Coaches
Andrea Pirlo, Daniele Bonera, Alberto Gilardino, Thiago Motta, Paolo Cannavaro and Gabriel Batistuta are studying for their coaching badges. A new special course for Coaches will begin at the Coverciano ground on Monday, combining the UEFA B and UEFA A exams. This would make them eligible for any youth team and club level up to […]
Maggio considering Napoli offer
Maggio considering Napoli offer
Christian Maggio “wants to continue playing” and is evaluating several options, including a renewal with Napoli, said his agent. The right-back recently turned 36 and his contract expires on June 30, but he has not yet decided on his next step. “He expressed the desire to continue playing,” agent Massimo Briaschi told Radio CRC. “We […]
Ventura: ‘Never coach a national team’
Ventura: ‘Never coach a national team’
Giampiero Ventura declares “I hope my holiday will end soon” but admits “I’ll never train a national team again”. The former Italy CT failed to take Italy to the World Cup, and became a pariah after refusing to resign in the aftermath of the play-off defeat to Sweden. “I hope my holiday will end soon,” […]
Napoli back in for Torreira?
Napoli back in for Torreira?
Napoli are reportedly back in for Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira, but don’t want to pay his €25m release clause. The Partenopei had been in talks with the Uruguayan, but the deal collapsed and his agent began talking with other clubs. Now though Sky Italia is reporting that sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is meeting with the […]