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Chelsea €4m from Sarri
Chelsea €4m from Sarri
Chelsea have reportedly offered €4m to get Maurizio Sarri, but Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis is insisting on the full €8m. The Coach has been replaced by Carlo Ancelotti, but he’s still under contract until 2020, with a release clause which is valid until the end of this month. Until he is released from that […]
Bonucci-Romangoli for Italy
Bonucci-Romangoli for Italy
Roberto Mancini is expected to start with a centre-back pairing of Leonardo Bonucci and Alessio Romagnoli when Italy face Saudi Arabia tomorrow. The new CT takes charge of his first match tomorrow, and is expected to field a 4-3-3 formation. Both Sky Italia and Gazzetta dello Sport report that Milan pair Romagnoli and Bonucci will […]
Hamsik: ‘Tempted by China’
Hamsik: ‘Tempted by China’
Napoli captain Marek Hamsik admits he’s “tempted” by a transfer to China – “in life we have to try everything”. The midfielder is the Partenopei’s all-time top goalscorer, and would break the appearance record if he stayed for another season. However, he has admitted that he could move to the Far East, if not this […]
Politano wants Inter
Politano wants Inter
Sassuolo winger Matteo Politano would prefer a summer move to Inter, according to reports this morning. The 24-year-old was close to joining Napoli in January, but the move fell through at the last minute. The Partenopei are still thought to be interested, as are Milan, but this morning’s Gazzetta Sportiva reports that Inter are in […]
Napoli want Alisson, Dembele
Napoli want Alisson, Dembele
New Napoli Coach Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly asked for Roma goalkeeper Alisson and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Moussa Dembélé. The tactician was confirmed as Maurizio Sarri’s replacement earlier this week, though he won’t officially join until June 1 when his contract can be deposited with the Lega Serie A. This morning’s Gazzetta dello Sport reports that […]
Napoli haggle over Sarri clause
Napoli haggle over Sarri clause
Chelsea have chosen Maurizio Sarri as their next Coach, but Napoli are still holding out for his €8m release clause. The tactician has already been replaced by Carlo Ancelotti, but his contract with the Partenopei hasn’t been rescinded. There’s an €8m release clause in his deal with Napoli, and the Campanian club want Chelsea to […]
Real Madrid boost Roma draw chances
Real Madrid boost Roma draw chances
Real Madrid beating Liverpool in the Champions League Final is good news for Roma, as they are aiming for a better group stage draw. The Merengues lifted the trophy for the third year running thanks to a 3-1 victory in Kiev this evening. That means Roma will be bumped up to the second pot in […]
Chelsea eye Hysaj for Sarri
Chelsea eye Hysaj for Sarri
Chelsea might be prepared to pay the €50m release clause for Napoli full-back Elseid Hysaj under Maurizio Sarri, claim reports. Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli suggest Chelsea are eager to bring in the versatile Albania international, who can play on the right or left. His agent had said that his future would depend on Sarri and […]
Xabi Alonso: ‘Forza Napoli!’
Xabi Alonso: ‘Forza Napoli!’
Napoli have a new fan thanks to Xabi Alonso, who pledged to “cheer on the Partenopei and Carlo Ancelotti. I might even attend a game.” Ancelotti signed a three-year contract to replace Maurizio Sarri this week and it’s his return to Serie A for the first time since leaving Milan in 2009. “Ancelotti is a […]
Zenit choose Semak after Sarri snub
Zenit choose Semak after Sarri snub
Zenit St Petersburg are ready to announce Sergey Semak as their new Coach, as Maurizio Sarri agrees terms with Chelsea. The former Napoli tactician had two offers on the table and made it clear he favoured the Premier League to Russia. According to Sportitalia, Zenit have accepted the situation and moved on to their next […]