Akhil Fisher, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Gattuso Makes up His Mind on His Future Amid Fiorentina Links

Marseille Shake Hands with Gattuso to Appoint New Manager

September 27, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

Just weeks after being linked to Olympique Lyonnais, where ex-Frosinone coach Fabio Grosso eventually moved to, Gennaro Gattuso is all set to join Olympique de Marseille as their new head coach.

Both Empoli and Udinese have experienced their worst respective starts to a league season, and the former's coach wants to soon turn the tide in his favour.

Empoli Fans Thanked for Unwavering Support Despite Awful Start

September 26, 2023 Akhil Fisher Empoli, Italian Football, Serie A

Former Serie B winner with the club, Andreazzoli realizes it is quite an ask to get Empoli out from the slump they currently see themselves in, having faced their fifth straight Serie A loss of the season against Inter last matchday.

Adana Demirspor striker Balotelli has joked about a potential return back to Italy with Milan, all the while taking stock of his relationship with Mourinho.

Balotelli Talks Mourinho, Saudi Arabia and Jokes About Milan Return

September 26, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Adana Demirspor striker Mario Balotelli has joked about a potential return back to Italy with Milan, all the while taking stock of his relationship with Roma coach Jose Mourinho. A move to Saudi Arabia is also on the former Manchester City forward’s radar.

Former Rossoneri icon Demetrio Albertini has backed Rafael Leao to succeed as the club’s captain in the future: "A lot is always expected from him."

Milan Icon Backs Leao to Take Up Captain’s Responsibility

September 26, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Former Rossoneri icon Demetrio Albertini has backed Rafael Leao to succeed as the club’s captain in the future. According to Albertini, expectations placed on the Portuguese winger’s head puts him in a position of great responsibility: "A lot is always expected from him."

Nicolas Gonzalez reflected on the disappointment of missing the World Cup due to injury, his Fiorentina spell, and more in an interview.

Gonzalez Set to Become Highest Earning Fiorentina Player

September 26, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Gonzalez is a central part of the Fiorentina project and presently earns €2.5M net per season. However, he is set to exceed Arthur and Nikola Milenkovic’s status as the club’s highest earning member with the renewal. He dodged foreign offers in the summer transfer window to stay in Firenze.

Antonio Conte has been linked to Napoli in recent weeks, but Chelsea have started courting him ahead of a potential return.

Hypothesis of Conte to Napoli Appears Amid Garcia Snag

September 26, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

The situation in the Napoli camp hasn’t been all pretty since the start of the season, as the Partenopei’s new tenure under Rudi Garcia has failed to garner the necessary results. Most recently, issues have popped up between the French coach and star duo Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen.

Rafael Leao believes Milan are on the right route to win the UEFA Champions League (UCL), having reached the tournament’s semi-final last season.

Leao Reiterates Milan Goal: “One UCL is Worth More than €10M”

September 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Rafael Leao believes Milan are on the right route to win the UEFA Champions League, having reached the tournament’s semi-final last season. For the Portuguese, who was also linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, winning the continental tournament is worth more than a bumper salary.

Francesco Squeri, the Mayor of San Donato Milanese – the municipality where Milan want a new stadium, has shunned any talk when it comes to the issue.

San Donato Mayor Snubs Milan Plans for New Stadium

September 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Francesco Squeri, the Mayor of San Donato Milanese – the municipality where the Rossoneri want to erect a new stadium – has shunned talk of a simple yes or no when it comes to the issue. Milan are rumored to be scouting for an area in the neighborhood.

Lecce president Saverio Damiani believes it is too soon to speak out regarding the championship table, as his side prepare to take on Juventus in Turin.

Lecce President Talks Journey from Serie C Ahead of Juventus Clash

September 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lecce, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lecce president Saverio Sticchi Damiani believes it is too soon to speak out regarding the championship table, as his side prepare to take on Juventus in a mouthwatering encounter at the Allianz Stadium. The Salentini are one of the two unbeaten teams so far in the top flight, alongside league leaders Inter.

Motta is reportedly nearing a contract extension at Bologna, and the announcement is expected to become official during the upcoming international break.

Bologna Manager Motta Satisfied with Napoli Stalemate

September 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Bologna held strong against Napoli to keep a first H2H clean sheet in ten games, as Victor Osimhen, despite putting up a strong display, missed a late penalty for the match to end in a stalemate. Thiago Motta believes his side did a great job, especially in the defensive phase.

Dimarco to Be Rewarded with Inter Contract Extension

September 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Dimarco is expected to be rewarded by the Nerazzurri, but not only for his loyalty. His performances have also drawn the attention of the Inter management; one goal and three assists already this campaign places him among the top goal contributors so far.

Motta Never Spoke to Napoli, Reveals Agent Canovi

September 22, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Thiago Motta is reportedly nearing a contract extension with the Rossoblù, and the announcement is expected to become official during the upcoming international break. Lawyer and agent Alessandro Canovi is perfectly sure of the coach’s regard for Bologna’s next game against Hellas Verona.

Author: Akhil Fisher