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Allegri: ‘Napoli strong, Juve remarkable’
Allegri: ‘Napoli strong, Juve remarkable’
Max Allegri praised Eusebio Di Francesco and Roma, insisted Napoli “deserve credit” for their season, but Juventus have been “remarkable.” Roma-Juventus kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview. The Bianconeri crushed Milan 4-0 on Wednesday evening at the Stadio Olimpico to win their fourth consecutive Coppa […]
Koulibaly: ‘Napoli can win next year’
Koulibaly: ‘Napoli can win next year’
Kalidou Koulibaly reveals how he felt when Napoli came close to and then lost sight of Juventus, but “next season we want to make history.” The Partenopei are six points behind Juventus with two rounds to play, their head-to-head record is identical and they’re way behind on goal difference, so the Bianconeri are virtually champions. […]
Torino in Gabbiadini talks
Torino in Gabbiadini talks
Torino are stepping up their attempts to sign Manolo Gabbiadini from Southampton and return him to Serie A. The Italy international has dropped down the pecking order at St Mary’s this season, yet still came off the bench to score the goal against Swansea City that will likely keep them in the Premier League. Nonetheless, […]
Napoli try again for Verdi
Napoli try again for Verdi
Napoli are ready to offer €20m for Bologna winger Simone Verdi after he rejected a January transfer, but Roma and Inter are also in talks. The 25-year-old free kick specialist has been a sensation this season with nine goals and 10 assists in 32 Serie A appearances. Bologna had agreed a sale in the January […]
Strootman: ‘Many more with Roma’
Strootman: ‘Many more with Roma’
Kevin Strootman insists Roma must “aim higher” in Serie A and the Champions League next season, as he pledges his future to the club. The Dutch international missed practically two years to a series of devastating knee injuries and remains grateful to the club for standing by him. “I’ve made 99 Serie A appearances for […]
Mayor of Naples slams ADL
Mayor of Naples slams ADL
Mayor of Naples Luigi De Magistris has threatened to take legal action against Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis. “He’d never stump up the money.” There is a long-running row between De Laurentiis and the Mayor over restructuring the Stadio San Paolo, as with most arenas in Italy, it is rented from the local council and […]
Hysaj: ‘Napoli must stay together’
Hysaj: ‘Napoli must stay together’
Elseid Hysaj admits Napoli felt “let down” when watching Inter 2-3 Juventus, but they can win the Scudetto “if we stay together.” The Partenopei have virtually lost the Serie A title to Juventus, who need just one point from the remaining two games against Roma and Hellas Verona, but also have a huge advantage on […]
Agent: ‘Vodisek 90 per cent in Italy’
Agent: ‘Vodisek 90 per cent in Italy’
Olimpia Ljubljana goalkeeper Rok Vodisek “will 90 per cent play in Italy next season” for Napoli, Sassuolo or Sampdoria, said his agent. The 19-year-old shot-stopper will be out of contract in June and has been in negotiations with all three Serie A sides. “I can’t name names, but my client will 90 per cent play […]
Politano agent: ‘Milan asked for info’
Politano agent: ‘Milan asked for info’
Milan have “asked” for information on Sassuolo forward Matteo Politano, confirmed agent Davide Lippi. The 24-year-old versatile wide man very nearly joined Napoli in January for close to €30m and so far this season has contributed nine goals and five assists in 34 Serie A appearances. “I was at the Milan training ground because I […]
Fiorentina ‘resist Chiesa temptation’
Fiorentina ‘resist Chiesa temptation’
Fiorentina will “resist all temptation” to sell Federico Chiesa, said director general Pantaleo Corvino, while Coach Stefano Pioli is staying. Chiesa has long been hot property on the transfer market despite being only 20 and this season contributed six goals and eight assists in 34 Serie A games. “We are in the position to resist […]