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Italy prepare for Saudi Arabia
Italy prepare for Saudi Arabia
Roberto Mancini continued testing a 4-3-3 formation ahead of his Italy debut against Saudi Arabia, with Mario Balotelli leading the way. The Coach has his first game on the Azzurri bench on Monday evening, ahead of friendlies with France on June 1 and the Netherlands in Turin on June 4. Mancini seems to have settled […]
Perin advised to avoid Juventus
Perin advised to avoid Juventus
Stefano Tacconi warns Genoa goalkeeper Mattia Perin should “go anywhere other than Juventus, maybe to Napoli or Roma.” The former shot-stopper is unimpressed with Perin’s career choices, as a move to Juve seems to be on the verge of completion. “I don’t see why Perin wants to go to Juve. He is the captain of […]
Roma use Defrel for Cristante
Roma use Defrel for Cristante
Roma could try to get the upper hand for Atalanta midfielder Bryan Cristante by offering Gregoire Defrel plus €15m. Cristante is hot property on the transfer market, wanted by the likes of Juventus, Inter, Napoli, Lazio, Liverpool, Arsenal and Monaco. According to Tuttosport, the Giallorossi believe they can take the lead in this race by […]
Maldini ‘not expecting’ Ancelotti move
Maldini ‘not expecting’ Ancelotti move
Paolo Maldini was “not expecting” Carlo Ancelotti to become the new Napoli Coach and tips Roberto Mancini to do well for Italy. The Milan legend spoke to Sky Sport Italia ahead of tonight’s Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Liverpool. “They are two totally different teams. Liverpool will be wary, try to go on […]
Mandragora: ‘Maturation takes time’
Mandragora: ‘Maturation takes time’
Rolando Mandragora admits he cried when Crotone were relegated, is yet to decide his Juventus future and will take his time growing for Italy. The midfielder is one of several players promoted to the senior squad from the Under-21s by new Coach Roberto Mancini for friendlies against Saudi Arabia, France and the Netherlands. “It is […]
Raiola pushing Donnarumma to Liverpool
Raiola pushing Donnarumma to Liverpool
Gianluigi Donnarumma’s Milan future remains uncertain, as Tuttosport claim Liverpool were told €40m would be enough. The 19-year-old goalkeeper is expected to take over as Italy’s first choice shot-stopper after Gigi Buffon pulled away from the Nazionale. His rapport with the Rossoneri fans is increasingly tense and he is often jeered at San Siro. According […]
Chiesa wanted by Napoli
Chiesa wanted by Napoli
Napoli are continuing to push Fiorentina for winger Federico Chiesa, a target specifically requested by Carlo Ancelotti, but the Viola won’t let go. The son of Enrico Chiesa is only 20 years old, but already a sensation in Serie A with six goals and nine assists in 36 Serie A games. According to La Nazione […]
Zielinski thanks Sarri
Zielinski thanks Sarri
Piotr Zielinski welcomed new Napoli Coach Carlo Ancelotti, but also “wanted to thank” outgoing boss Maurizio Sarri. The Poland international spoke to Sport.tv during training for the 2018 World Cup. “Ancelotti is a great Coach who won many trophies. I also want to thank Maurizio Sarri, who has been brilliant. I don’t know if Sarri […]
Race for Fabian Ruiz
Race for Fabian Ruiz
Roma, Napoli and Atletico Madrid are the front-runners for Betis midfielder Fabian Ruiz, according to Sky Sport Italia. He recently turned 22 and is a Spain Under-21 international. It’s reported that Napoli are giving Ruiz some serious thought after the arrival of new Coach Carlo Ancelotti. Atletico Madrid and Roma are also showing interest, while […]
Parma option for Balotelli
Parma option for Balotelli
Mario Balotelli could make a return to Serie A, but after Roma and Napoli, he is now being linked with newly-promoted Parma. The striker will be a free agent in the summer when his contract with Nice expires after two years in France. He has been linked with several Italian clubs, above all Roma and […]