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Man City in Jorginho talks
Man City in Jorginho talks
Manchester City have reportedly had talks with Napoli for €60m-rated midfielder Jorginho, though if Maurizio Sarri goes to Chelsea, things could change. The Italo-Brazilian completed more passes than any other player in Serie A this season and is the fulcrum of the Partenopei midfield. With Sarri exiting and new boss Carlo Ancelotti coming in, it’s […]
Monaco: ‘Juve and Napoli wanted Keita’
Monaco: ‘Juve and Napoli wanted Keita’
Juventus and Napoli made “massive” offers for Keita Balde Diao over the last 12 months, revealed Monaco chief Vadim Vasilyev. The 23-year-old Senegal international was born in Spain and came through the Barcelona youth academy before moving on to Lazio. “I can confirm we received an offer from Napoli in January that was very high,” […]
Balotelli and Donnarumma for Napoli?
Balotelli and Donnarumma for Napoli?
Agent Mino Raiola refused to comment when asked if Mario Balotelli and Gianluigi Donnarumma could go to Napoli. The Nice striker is a free agent next month, as his contract with the Ligue 1 side expires, while the Milan goalkeeper has an increasingly tense situation with the fans at San Siro. The failure to even […]
Ancelotti ‘challenge’ at Napoli
Ancelotti ‘challenge’ at Napoli
Carlo Ancelotti was “very open from the first moment” to the idea of becoming Coach of Napoli, said his attorney. “He wanted to challenge himself.” The tactician returns to Serie A for the first time since leaving Milan in 2009, having won silverware with Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. “Carlo was very […]
Chelsea swap Luiz for Sarri?
Chelsea swap Luiz for Sarri?
Reports in England suggest Chelsea could give David Luiz to Napoli for a reduced fee – if the Partenopei waive Maurizio Sarri’s release clause. Carlo Ancelotti was confirmed as the new Coach at the Stadio San Paolo yesterday, but Sarri hasn’t yet been released from his contract. There is an €8m release clause in place […]
Picture causes Vidal storm
Picture causes Vidal storm
A picture appearing to show Arturo Vidal in Capodichino airport has Napoli fans talking, but the image isn’t of the Bayern Munich midfielder. The Chilean international has been linked with a move to the Partenopei this summer, as former Bayern boss Carlo Ancelotti has taken over as Coach. He was in Italy on Monday for […]
Lavezzi: ‘Carletto right for Napoli’
Lavezzi: ‘Carletto right for Napoli’
Former Napoli forward Ezequiel Lavezzi believes Carlo Ancelotti “suits” the current side. Carletto has been confirmed as the Partenopei’s new Coach, replacing Maurizio Sarri, and Pocho worked under him at Paris Saint-Germain. “First of all, I want to wish good luck to Ancelotti for his adventure in Naples, which remains a special place for me,” […]
Sarri angry with Napoli?
Sarri angry with Napoli?
Reports from Naples claim Maurizio Sarri was unhappy with the manner of his departure from Napoli. It was confirmed yesterday that Carlo Ancelotti will replace him on the bench for next season, and it appears the 59-year-old was effectively sacked to make way for him. According to Il Mattino, Sarri was far from happy with […]
Napoli target Suso and Vidal
Napoli target Suso and Vidal
Napoli are reportedly targeting Milan winger Suso and Bayern Munich’s Arturo Vidal, following the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti. It was officially confirmed yesterday that Carletto has replaced Maurizio Sarri for next season, signing a three-year contract with the Partenopei. Jorginho is expected to join Manchester City and Marek Hamsik could move to China, but Gazzetta […]
Insigne: ‘Thank you, Sarri’
Insigne: ‘Thank you, Sarri’
Lorenzo Insigne thanked Maurizio Sarri for his time at Napoli and welcomed new Coach Carlo Ancelotti. “Hopefully he can help us.” The striker arrived at the Coverciano training ground for the first day of training under new Italy CT Roberto Mancini. Earlier today, Ancelotti signed a three-year contract to replace Sarri on the Stadio San […]