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Report: Sarri turns down Zenit
Report: Sarri turns down Zenit
Maurizio Sarri has turned down a massive contract proposal from Zenit St Petersburg, it’s reported, so he now has Napoli or Chelsea. The tactician is still considering his future after a campaign that saw his side achieve 91 Serie A points, but still only finish second behind Juventus. According to CalcioNapoli24, Sarri was given a […]
Ancelotti to Napoli done?
Ancelotti to Napoli done?
There are conflicting reports about Carlo Ancelotti, but the Corriere dello Sport believes he has agreed a deal with Napoli. Maurizio Sarri is expected to leave the Partenopei, and another club can free him from his contract for €8m before the end of this month. Ancelotti has been touted as a potential successor, and there […]
Hamsik: ‘I could leave Napoli’
Hamsik: ‘I could leave Napoli’
Napoli captain Marek Hamsik confirms “maybe now is the time when our paths will diverge”, amid rumours of a move to China. The Slovakian midfielder’s father revealed today that his son is considering offers from the Far East, and is likely to move on. Any deal may have to wait until the winter, but now […]
Agent: ‘Hysaj will stay’
Agent: ‘Hysaj will stay’
Elseid Hysaj’s agent assures “he’s a Napoli player and he’ll remain in Naples”, with talks underway for a new contract. The Albanian full-back is considered one of the Partenopei’s most valuable players, and after missing out on the Scudetto it has been suggested he could look to move elsewhere. “He’s a Napoli player and he’ll […]
Lazio consider Conceicao
Lazio consider Conceicao
Lazio are reportedly considered Sergio Conceicao to replace Simone Inzaghi, if the current Coach joins Napoli. The Biancocelesti missed out on the Champions League on the final day of the Serie A season, losing 3-2 at home to Inter. That has raised questions over Inzaghi’s future, as he may feel he has taken the Aquile […]
‘Napoli won honesty Scudetto’
‘Napoli won honesty Scudetto’
The mayor of Naples insists Napoli “won the Scudetto of honesty and best play on the pitch”. The Partenopei amassed a club record 91 points this season, but it wasn’t enough to deny Juventus their seventh Scudetto in a row, with the Bianconeri finishing four points ahead. “This year we believed it was the right […]
Napoli interested in Areola
Napoli interested in Areola
Reports in France say Gianluigi Buffon’s arrival could force Alphonse Areola out of Paris Saint-Germain, with Napoli alert to the situation. Buffon will leave Juventus when his contract expires on June 30, and there’s an offer on the table from the French champions. The 40-year-old is yet to decide his future, as he could accept […]
‘Hamsik could go to China’
‘Hamsik could go to China’
Marek Hamsik’s father claims the Napoli captain’s future is “60-40 in favour of his departure to China”. The midfielder is the club’s record goalscorer, and if he stays for next season he’ll only need to play 11 games to break the appearance record too. However, it appears that its by no means certain, with offers […]
Tevez: ‘I miss Juventus’
Tevez: ‘I miss Juventus’
Carlos Tevez admits “I miss Turin and Juventus” but the Boca Juniors striker explains “I needed to go home”. The Argentine spent two seasons with the Bianconeri before returning to his boyhood club, and he was back in Italy last night for Andrea Pirlo’s farewell match. “I follow the Italian league on TV,” Tevez told […]
Inter push for Verdi
Inter push for Verdi
Inter are in pole position to sign Bologna’s Simone Verdi this summer, according to reports. The Italian international rejected a move to Napoli in January, but hasn’t ruled-out a transfer ahead of the 2018-19 season. While the Partenopei are still interested, as are Roma, this morning’s Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Inter are in advanced […]