Report: Juve strike Kumbulla deal
Report: Juve strike Kumbulla deal
Juventus have reportedly agreed a €32m deal to sign Verona defender Marash Kumbulla. According to La Stampa, Kumbulla will sign a five-year contract with Juve, who will pay Verona a fee of €32m for his services. For now, the only stumbling block remains whether any players will be sent in the opposite direction to reduce […]
‘Osimhen could join Napoli, but…’
‘Osimhen could join Napoli, but…’
Victor Osimhen’s brother-in-law claims negotiations are ‘ongoing’ with Napoli for the Lille forward but warns Italy has a ‘real problem’ with racism. Osimhen denied already having a deal with Napoli just yesterday, but Osita Okolo – who also acts as a representative for the player – is more optimistic about the Partenopei’s chances. “Osimhen hasn’t […]
Napoli, Mertens set to sign contract extension: the details
Napoli, Mertens set to sign contract extension: the details
Napoli and Dries Mertens are in agreement on a contract extension worth €4m per year after taxes. For the Belgian, a two-year contract includes bonuses that could rise to €5m a year, and a €2.5m signing bonus. There is also an option for a third year that could tie Mertens to Napoli through the 2023 season. […]
Mertens’ Napoli renewal imminent
Mertens’ Napoli renewal imminent
Dries Mertens is all set to sign his Napoli renewal, keeping him at the club until 2022. Mertens seemed increasingly likely to leave Napoli on a free transfer at the end of the season, with Chelsea and Inter fighting it out for his services. However, Sky Sport Italia reports the forward and his club are […]
Boga: ‘I could stay at Sassuolo’
Boga: ‘I could stay at Sassuolo’
Jeremie Boga has admitted that he is ‘flattered’ by links with top Serie A sides but assured Sassuolo he is ‘considering staying’ where he is. Roma, Napoli, Milan, Inter and Juventus have all been tipped to make moves for Boga, who has enjoyed a breakout season with Sassuolo this season. However, the winger told RMC […]
Inter subs among Serie A’s worst
Inter subs among Serie A’s worst
Inter’s substitutes have scored just one Serie A goal off the bench this season, ranking only better than SPAL in that regard. That goal was scored by Alessandro Bastoni, who replaced Diego Godin at Lecce in January and netted the equaliser in a 1-1 draw. The only team to have fared worse are SPAL, whose […]
Coppa Italia semi-finals moved to June 12 and 13
Coppa Italia semi-finals moved to June 12 and 13
Minister of Sport Vincenzo Spadafora has announced that the Coppa Italia semi-finals will take place on June 12 and 13 with the final on June 17. The original dates were June 13 and 14, but the Lega Serie A asked for the matches to be brought forward in order to allow for more recovery time […]
Roma and Napoli target Rodriguez
Roma and Napoli target Rodriguez
Ricardo Rodriguez could return to Serie A after his PSV Eindhoven spell, but for Napoli or Roma rather than Milan, claim reports in Holland. According to ed.nl, the Swiss international will not be making a permanent move to PSV Eindhoven, as the club wasn’t convinced enough to take up the €18m purchase option. There is […]
Coppa: Semi-final dates set
Coppa: Semi-final dates set
The Coppa Italia semi-final dates have been set, with Juventus-Milan on June 12 and Napoli-Inter on June 13, then the Final on June 17. An announcement was made by Minister for Sport Vincenzo Spadafora this evening on Facebook. The original dates were June 13 and 14, but the Lega Serie A had requested they be […]
Osimhen: ‘No deal with Napoli’
Osimhen: ‘No deal with Napoli’
Lille forward Victor Osimhen has denied ‘fake news’ reports that he agreed a five-year contract with Napoli. ‘When it’s time, you’ll hear from me directly.’ The striker has been valued at €50m and is expected to move on this summer after just one season in Lille. Napoli are currently the favourites, but face strong competition […]