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Fabra: ‘Napoli, Fiorentina or Everton’
Fabra: ‘Napoli, Fiorentina or Everton’
“There is interest from Everton, Napoli and Fiorentina” for Frank Fabra, said the Boca Juniors left-back’s agent. He just turned 27 in February and has 17 senior Colombia caps to his name, scoring one goal. “We travelled to Europe to get an idea on which clubs could be interested and for the moment there’s Everton, […]
Ones to watch in Week 31
Ones to watch in Week 31
Napoli are desperate to regain their form and compete once again with Juventus, while the competition for European spots is only growing hotter. Inter and Fiorentina are finally regaining momentum, while Sampdoria are zealous to continue their incredible run in the Lanterna derby. From game of the week between Fiorentina and Roma to the unstoppable […]
Allegri: No revamp needed, but…
Allegri: No revamp needed, but…
Max Allegri insists a Juventus revamp is not necessary this summer but notes ‘we need another extraordinary transfer window.’ Juve were thrashed 3-0 at home by Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday, prompting calls for a Bianconeri overhaul, but Allegri made it clear only a few changes were in the pipeline. “We […]
‘Napoli & Leno like each other…’
‘Napoli & Leno like each other…’
An intermediary between Napoli and Bernd Leno claims ‘both parties know that they like each other’. Napoli have reportedly identified Leno as a possible replacement for Pepe Reina, while the Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper is on record as being ‘honoured’ by talk of joining the Partenopei. “Leon has characteristics that make him suitable to replace Reina […]
Ghoulam ‘not before three weeks’
Ghoulam ‘not before three weeks’
Napoli doctor Alfonso De Nicola has warned that Faouzi Ghoulam can forget about a shock return against Juventus on April 22. Napoli reported on Thursday that Ghoulam was making a ‘very good’ recovery from his damaged kneecap, but De Nicola was quick to quell any talk of the left-back returning ‘before three weeks’, thereby ruling […]
Sarri & Napoli break down?
Sarri & Napoli break down?
Talks between Napoli and Maurizio Sarri over a contract extension have reportedly broken down. According to Calciomercato.com, Sarri’s salary is not the issue but rather Napoli’s reluctance to pay in the region of €100m for a proven full-back and winger. The website explains the Coach wants the players to have ‘experience of international competitions’, but […]
Monaco consider Sarri offer
Monaco consider Sarri offer
Monaco are prepared to offer Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri a contract worth €6m per year, according to the Corriere dello Sport. The tactician is currently negotiating a new deal with his current club, who are still in the fight for their first Scudetto since 1990. Sarri has been linked with numerous overseas outfits, including Chelsea, […]
Ghoulam recovering well
Ghoulam recovering well
Napoli have released a statement confirming Faouzi Ghoulam “appeared very good” in a check-up today. The full-back damaged his cruciate ligament in November, and suffered a broken kneecap after returning, likely keeping him out for the rest of the season. “As scheduled, Faouzi Ghoulam was examined at Villa Stuart this morning by Professor Mariani accompanied […]
Mertens stalls on Napoli renewal
Mertens stalls on Napoli renewal
Napoli reportedly want to extend Dries Mertens’ contract, but the talks are progressing slowly. The Belgian international has been converted into a striker in recent years, and has 20 goals in all competitions this season. According to calciomercato.com, the Partenopei are keen to raise or remove the €28m release clause in his contract, which is […]
Hamsik: ‘Maradona the best ever’
Hamsik: ‘Maradona the best ever’
Napoli captain Marek Hamsik gifts his shirt to club legend Diego Maradona “the greatest ever”. The Slovakian midfielder became the Partenopei’s all-time top-scorer earlier this season, surpassing El Diego’s 115. “Ciao Diego,” Hamsik said in a post on his Instagram. “I’m here with this shirt which is very special for me, it’s the one in […]