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Zielinski to sign new deal by Wednesday?
Zielinski to sign new deal by Wednesday?
Napoli’s Piotr Zielinski will sign a new contract until 2023 in the coming days, according to reports. The Polish international has enjoyed a fine season in the Partenopei midfield, contributing seven goals and three assists in 46 appearances in all competitions. His form has reportedly attracted suitors from around Europe, with Liverpool and Arsenal thought […]
Zinchenko to Napoli in part-exchange?
Zinchenko to Napoli in part-exchange?
It is reported that Manchester City may allow Oleksandr Zinchenko to join Napoli as part of their efforts to sign Jorginho. The English Premier League champions are known to be keen on securing the services of midfielder Jorginho, who has also been linked with Manchester United and Liverpool. The 26-year-old’s agent claimed last week that […]
Giampaolo: ‘I’ll talk to Ferrero’
Giampaolo: ‘I’ll talk to Ferrero’
Marco Giampaolo wants to hold talks with President Massimo Ferrero before commiting his future to Sampdoria. The Blucerchiati boss still has two years remaining on his contract at Marassi. However, in recent months he has shown frustration at the club’s transfer policy of regularly selling their best performers. And speaking ahead of Samp’s final match […]
Napoli: ‘Juve players offensive’
Napoli: ‘Juve players offensive’
Napoli released a statement slamming Juventus players for “shameful and offensive” behaviour during their Scudetto celebrations. The Bianconeri lifted the Serie A trophy along with the Coppa Italia today and then went on an open bus tour around the city. During this event, some players including Blaise Matuidi and Douglas Costa made live Instagram videos […]
Relegation battle explained
Relegation battle explained
The final weekend of the Serie A season sees five teams with a mathematic possibility of going down, with just four points separating 14th from 18th. Benevento and Verona are already gone, but Chievo, Udinese, Cagliari, Spal and Crotone are still battling for their lives. With everyone playing at the same time on Sunday, we’ve […]
Benatia: ‘Buffon leaves a hole’
Benatia: ‘Buffon leaves a hole’
Medhi Benatia hailed the “winning mentality” at Juventus, but admitted Gianluigi Buffon’s departure leaves “a hole” in the squad. Today’s 2-1 win over Verona closed their campaign with Scudetto and Coppa Italia victories, but also saw Buffon, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Kwadwo Asamoah wave goodbye. “It was a success for the whole team. During the season, […]
Conte’s Chelsea win FA Cup
Conte’s Chelsea win FA Cup
If Antonio Conte does leave Chelsea, he does it with more silverware, as the Blues beat Manchester United to win the FA Cup. Eden Hazard earned the penalty when brought down by Phil Jones in the first half and converted the spot-kick himself. Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United struggled until the hour mark, when they started […]
Zenga: ‘Crotone on edge’
Zenga: ‘Crotone on edge’
Walter Zenga concedes Crotone’s Serie A fate is not just in their hands ahead of the trip to Napoli. “I’m on the verge of a nervous breakdown!” It kicks off on Sunday at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT), click here for a match preview. “You never know what might happen, but I saw what we’ve […]
Italy: Balotelli in Mancini squad
Italy: Balotelli in Mancini squad
Roberto Mancini has named his first Italy squad for friendlies against UAE, France and the Netherlands, including Mario Balotelli. The new CT was appointed this week, the first permanent Coach since Giampiero Ventura was fired in November for failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. He’ll make his Nazionale debut in San Gallo, Switzerland, […]
Allegri: ‘Juve are the best’
Allegri: ‘Juve are the best’
Max Allegri insists Napoli deserve praise for their performances, but “Juventus were the best and it’s not right to criticise.” The Bianconeri were trailing for much of the season, but eventually secured their seventh consecutive Serie A title and fourth straight Coppa Italia trophy. “The team had an extraordinary season and it’s always wonderful to […]