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Sarri-Zenit links played down
Sarri-Zenit links played down
Maurizio Sarri’s representative has denied that Zenit St Petersburg have made an offer for the Napoli boss. Gianluca Di Marzio’s website reported earlier on Monday that Zenit had proposed a €4m salary to Sarri, but Alessandro Pellegrini made it clear there was no truth in the speculation. “We haven’t received any offers from Chelsea, Tottenham, […]
Reina accused of Camorra links
Reina accused of Camorra links
Pepe Reina is one of three Napoli players past and present who have been accused of having links with the Camorra. Reina has been referred to the FIGC’s Federal National Court, along with Paolo Cannavaro and Salvatore Aronica, for ‘maintaining inappropriate relations’ with convicted criminal Gabriele Esposito, plus his brothers Francesco and Giuseppe, noted for […]
Jorginho agent: ‘I’ll meet with Napoli’
Jorginho agent: ‘I’ll meet with Napoli’
Jorginho’s agent calls Pep Guardiola “an excellent Coach” and will meet with Napoli “by May 30”. The midfielder is wanted by Manchester City, and his representative has previously confirmed he’ll go to the Etihad if the English champions can find a deal with Napoli. “Jorginho is at an important point in his career, also with […]
Ancelotti in Italy today
Ancelotti in Italy today
Carlo Ancelotti will be in Italy today for Andrea Pirlo’s farewell match, but reports in Spain suggest he could also close a deal with Napoli. The Coach is flying from London to Milan this afternoon, as he’ll be in attendance when Pirlo, a key man in his Milan team, says his goodbye to football. However, […]
Official: Nainggolan misses World Cup
Official: Nainggolan misses World Cup
Roberto Martinez officially confirms Radja Nainggolan has been left out of Belgium’s World Cup squad – “the reason is tactical”. It was reported this morning that the Roma midfielder wouldn’t be selected, and the Red Devils have now announced their preliminary 28-man squad, and Nainggolan is not included. “Nainggolan is a top player,” Martinez assured […]
Ancelotti to Napoli this week?
Ancelotti to Napoli this week?
It’s reported Carlo Ancelotti could become Napoli Coach as soon as this week, replacing Maurizio Sarri. The current Coach admitted yesterday that he doesn’t know if he’ll stay with the Partenopei, and it appears increasingly certain he’ll move on. Now CalcioNapoli24 is reporting that there will be a decisive meeting tomorrow, after which Sarri is […]
ADL to Sarri: ‘Time’s up’
ADL to Sarri: ‘Time’s up’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis said “time’s up” for Maurizio Sarri to give a response on his future, but the Coach demands time. The Partenopei set a new all-time club record of 91 points and become the first side in Serie A history to reach 90 points without winning the Scudetto. “We deserved the Scudetto […]
Insigne: ‘Not even Sarri knows’
Insigne: ‘Not even Sarri knows’
Lorenzo Insigne believes it is “incredible” Napoli were empty-handed with 91 points, but doubts even Maurizio Sarri knows if he’ll stay or go. “We reached 91 points and didn’t win the Scudetto,” the striker told Sky Sport Italia after a 2-1 win over Crotone. “It’s a pity, but I want to thank these incredible fans. […]
Zenga: ‘I feel like I’m dead’
Zenga: ‘I feel like I’m dead’
Crotone Coach Water Zenga feels like he is ‘dead’ after his side’s relegation to Serie B was confirmed this afternoon. The Pitagorici needed to take something from their match at Napoli and hope at least one of SPAL, Chievo, Cagliari and Udinese slipped up in order to survive. However, wins for all four of their […]
Sarri unsure of Napoli future
Sarri unsure of Napoli future
Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri does not know whether he will continue at the club and doubts the Partenopei will be able to retain all of their current squad. The San Paolo side finished their season with a 2-1 win over Crotone this afternoon, making them the first team in Serie A history to win 90 […]