Akhil Fisher, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Andrea Colpani is one of the most talked-about players in Serie A, but Monza CEO Adriano Galliani stated that he wouldn’t transfer in January.

Galliani Backs Monza Momentum Despite Shaky Season Start

September 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Monza, Serie A, Transfer Market

Monza chief Adriano Galliani has backed Carlos Augusto’s decision to play for Inter, and thus in the UEFA Champions League this season. The ex-Milan CEO also thinks that the Biancorossi will garner more points against mid-table teams, in contrast to the previous season, when they often upset big teams.

Chiesa suffered a lengthy injury layoff last season, but has since made a fantastic recovery to revive himself as one of Serie A’s most feared forwards.

Chiesa in Prime Position to Earn Juventus Contract Extension

September 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Federico Chiesa might soon earn a contract extension from the Juventus board following impressive performances in the new season. His match-winning displays so far have earned him great praise, and the Bianconeri could tie the EURO 2020 winner for a further two years, extending his stay until 2027.

Joakim Mæhle moved to Wolfsburg from Atalanta on a €12M deal, ending his three-year spell under the Italian manager in the north of Italy.

Mæhle Holds Gasperini Responsible for Forgetful Atalanta Spell

September 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Wolfsburg

Ex-Atalanta fullback Joakim Mæhle has hit out at coach Gian Piero Gasperini for his autocratic approach. The Dane moved to Wolfsburg from Bergamo on a €12M deal, ending his three-year spell under the Italian manager in the North of Italy. He revealed he felt mediocre at the Gewiss Stadium.

Napoli recently tasted their maiden defeat of the new season to Lazio, led by Maurizio Sarri, who was the coach under who Hamšík rose to prominence

Napoli Icon Hamšík Names Inter as Contenders, Praises Sarri

September 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Marek Hamšík has named Inter as concrete title contenders to rival Napoli in the race for the Scudetto. The Partenopei recently tasted their maiden defeat of the new season to Lazio, led by Maurizio Sarri, who was the coach under whom Hamšík rose to prominence.

All four Italian teams have released their respective squad lists for the upcoming UEFA Champions League (UCL) group stage campaign.

Italian Teams Release Squad Lists for UCL Group Stage Campaign

September 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

All four Italian teams have released their respective squad lists for the upcoming UEFA Champions League group stage campaign. The new season of Europe’s top-tier continental tournament begins in the third week of September, and some mouthwatering clashes await all the Serie A clubs involved.

Things have turned sour for Dia, who will endure a pay cut after Salernitana director De Sanctis hit out at both the player and Wolves for their approach.

Salernitana Sanction Dia with Pay Cut Post Wolves Saga

September 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Salernitana, Serie A, Transfer Market, Wolverhampton

Boulaye Dia was expected to leave Salernitana during the transfer window, as Wolverhampton Wanderers, among other clubs, displayed interest. However, things have turned sour for the Senegalese, who is set to endure a pay cut after Salernitana sporting director Morgan De Sanctis hit out at both the player and Wolves.

Paul Pogba has formally asked for the counter-analysis by the 72-hour deadline. The sample that tested positive for testosterone will be looked at again.

€60k Per Minute Stat Warrants Pogba Contract Review for Juventus

September 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market One comment

New Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli wishes to renegotiate the terms of the agreement surrounding the player with his agent, Rafaela Pimenta. Pogba signed earlier last season, way before the arrival of Giuntoli. The ex-Napoli director believes the World Cup winner’s package warrants a review based on the player’s performances.

Paul Pogba will miss 20-to-30 days with his latest injury. The tests confirmed that he indeed suffered an adductor strain right before the Sampdoria game.

Juventus Breathe Sigh of Relief After Positive Pogba News

September 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Pogba, who only recently made his comeback onto the big stage, suffered a pain in the back of his thigh in the final minutes of the 2-0 win against Empoli at the Stadio Carlo Castellani, birthing fears of yet another lengthy layoff.

Although Napoli will look to get back to winning ways once the campaign resumes following the break, Politano admitted to his side’s inefficiency vs Lazio.

Politano Vows Napoli Resurgence Following Lazio Loss

September 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Daichi Kamada’s left-footed strike doomed Scudetto holders Napoli to their first defeat of the new season at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, in turn gifting Lazio their maiden victory. Although the Partenopei will look to get back to winning ways once the campaign resumes, Matteo Politano admitted to his side’s inefficiency.

Newly-appointed Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has taken stock of the Bianconeri transfer market ahead of the international break.

Giuntoli Gives Positive Verdict on Juventus Transfer Window

September 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Newly-appointed Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has taken stock of the Bianconeri transfer market ahead of the international break. The Turin giants added Manuel Locatelli, Moise Kean, Timothy Weah, Arkadiusz Milik, and Facundo Gonzalez on permanent transfers, and Giuntoli believes the vision set at the club is something to look forward to.

Juventus are celebrating the centenary of the Agnelli family’s takeover, and Massimiliano Allegri is firmly at the helm considering the good start.

Allegri Excludes Juventus as Scudetto Favorites After Empoli Win

September 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher Empoli, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Juventus became the fourth team to go unbeaten into the international break following their 2-0 win over Empoli at the Stadio Carlo Castellani, but Allegri is wary of the tag of being favorites early on in the season. He instead pointed to three other sides he feels will take it all the way, excluding his Bianconeri.

Barrow leaves Bologna after four campaigns despite having two years on his deal, having been effectively disregarded by Motta in the upcoming season plans.

Barrow Bids Bologna Goodbye to Seal Saudi Signature

September 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Bologna have green-lighted the departure of Musa Barrow from the club after Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Taawoun have agreed to buy him on a permanent deal. Both clubs reportedly reached an agreement over the weekend before the Rossoblù’s 2-1 victory over Cagliari on Saturday. The 24-year-old Gambia forward expressed his discontent.

Author: Akhil Fisher