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Agent: ‘Napoli tracking Jahanbakhsh’
Agent: ‘Napoli tracking Jahanbakhsh’
The agent of AZ Alkmaar and Iran winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh confirmed “Napoli have been tracking him for some time.” The 24-year-old has been in Holland since 2013, first for NEC Nijmegen and then AZ Alkmaar. This season he has scored an impressive 21 goals with 12 assists in 33 Eredivisie matches. “Jahanbakhsh is a right-sided […]
Hysaj future ‘depends on Sarri’
Hysaj future ‘depends on Sarri’
After Kalidou Koulibaly, now Elseid Hysaj’s agent also warns his Napoli future “depends on Maurizio Sarri” and if the Coach remains. The tactician will sit down to discuss the situation with President Aurelio De Laurentiis after the pair sparred through the media, having missed out on the Scudetto to Juventus. “A lot will depend on […]
Allegri: ‘Juve can make history’
Allegri: ‘Juve can make history’
Max Allegri reveals Gennaro Gattuso always “wanted to be a Coach” even when playing for his Milan and looks forward to another page in Juventus history. The Coppa Italia Final is in Rome on Wednesday at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). “This game is very important for us, very important, because it would help close […]
Buffon: ‘Emotionally complicated year’
Buffon: ‘Emotionally complicated year’
Gianluigi Buffon admits “this has been an emotionally complicated year” for his career, Italy and Juventus. “I haven’t figured out if I’m more strong or scummy. We’ll see.” The Coppa Italia Final is in Rome on Wednesday at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). “It has certainly been an emotionally complicated year, that is undeniable, because […]
Koulibaly agent: ‘Future? We’ll see…’
Koulibaly agent: ‘Future? We’ll see…’
Kalidou Koulibaly’s agent says the Napoli defender’s future will be discussed at the end of the season and Maurizio Sarri’s situation “could definitely have an impact”. The centre-back has been heavily linked with Chelsea in the past, and with the Partenopei set to miss out on the Scudetto it has been suggested that he could […]
‘Torreira won’t join Napoli’
‘Torreira won’t join Napoli’
The father of Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira says a move to Napoli is “among the discarded hypotheses”. The Uruguayan has been repeatedly linked with the Partenopei, but talks appear to have collapsed and his agent is talking with other clubs. “We’re trying to find the best opportunity for Lucas,” Ricardo Torreira told CalcioNapoli24. “It’s the […]
Gasperini handed ban
Gasperini handed ban
Atalanta Coach Gian Piero Gasperini will be banned for the Milan game, after insulting the VAR officials against Lazio. The Orobici drew 1-1 at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday afternoon, but the tactician was furious after the final whistle. In today’s disciplinary report the Lega Serie A affirms that he used “serious offensive” language about […]
Agent: ‘Leno won’t move to Napoli’
Agent: ‘Leno won’t move to Napoli’
It appears Napoli will sign Sporting CP’s Rui Patricio, as Bernd Leno’s agent confirms they’re “no longer an option”. President Aurelio De Laurentiis announced this weekend that they’d sing one of the two goalkeepers to replace Pepe Reina. Following reports this morning though that Patricio had been offered a contract, the German’s agent has revealed […]
PSG return for Donnarumma
PSG return for Donnarumma
Reports in France suggest Milan’s Gianluigi Donnarumma is keen to join Paris Saint-Germain, but it depends on Financial Fair Play. With the Rossoneri failing to qualify for the Champions League this season, the 19-year-old could be sold to balance the books. Relations with his agent Mino Raiola are frosty at best, while Napoli’s Pepe Reina […]
Juventus: Mandzukic in, Chiellini out
Juventus: Mandzukic in, Chiellini out
Mario Mandzukic is back in the Juventus squad for the Coppa Italia final with Milan, but Giorgio Chiellini misses out. The Bianconeri are looking to make it four-in-a-row at the Stadio Olimpico tomorrow, in what would also be the first part of a fourth consecutive domestic double. While they haven’t mathematically secured the Scudetto, they’re […]