Akhil Fisher, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Promising Azzurri Starlet Gnonto Set to Leave Leeds

May 30, 2023 Akhil Fisher Uncategorized

Inter youth product Wilfried Gnonto could soon leave Leeds United following the club’s relegation from the Premier League on the penultimate matchday. The prospect of returning to his homeland and featuring in the Italian top-flight might be hard to turn down for the young forward, but so is the opportunity to star at one of England’s big guns.

Roma must improve upon their ill-discipline when they meet relegation candidates Sampdoria on Sunday at the Stadio Olimpico as Serie A returns.

Roma Defender Ibanez Speaks Ahead of Europa League Final

May 30, 2023 Akhil Fisher Europa League, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Sevilla

The game against Sevilla could very well be the final one for Ibanez in the Giallorossi colors, as he preps to lift a second successive European trophy for Roma after the Conference League win last year.

An unusual choice by José Mourinho played a big role in Roma nipping Juventus in the past round. The Portuguese gaffer decided to bench his strikers.

Mourinho: “History Doesn’t Win Matches, It’s a New Final”

May 30, 2023 Akhil Fisher Europa League, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Sevilla have won the tournament on each previous occasion they have reached the final, and Mourinho will have the chance to upset the Rojiblancos’ quest for Europa League supremacy.

Milan icon Costacurta believes it is too soon to declare Inter as favorites ahead of next season, urging everyone to keep calm until the end of the mercato.

Costacurta Takes 1993 Example to Motivate Inter vs City

May 29, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan icon Alessandro Costacurta has backed Inter to strike an upset in the UEFA Champions League final against Manchester City, citing his experience in the 1993 final against Marseille as an example.

André Onana is on the verge of leaving Inter to join Manchester United. The English side raised their previous bid, bringing it to €50M plus €5M add-ons.

Onana Vows to ‘Die on the Pitch’ Against Manchester City

May 29, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Andre Onana has declared that Inter will die on the pitch when they meet Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League final on June 10th in Istanbul.

While multiple coaches have been suspended for the seventh matchday for their antics over the weekend, Maurizio Sarri got away almost scot-free.

Sarri Quips About Lazio Signing Haaland and De Bruyne

May 29, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lazio are expected to make a few big signings as Sarri and president Claudio Lotito prepare to compete in the Champions League next season.

Miroslav Klose Dishes on Relationship with Lazio

May 29, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A

Lazio recently commemorated the 10th anniversary of the 2013 Coppa Italia win against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico. Former Lazio and German football legend Miroslav Klose, who was an important member of that Biancocelesti squad, shared his thoughts on the club he finished his career with.

Spalletti’s defence is one of Europe’s best, and Min-jae has been instrumental in restricting their defeats to a minimum – having faced just three losses.

Manchester United in Pole Position to Sign Min-jae

May 26, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Manchester United are on the brink of signing Kim Min-jae for north of the €50M mark, taking advantage of the defender’s affordable release clause that activates for the first two weeks of July.

Luis Enrique has been indicated as the primary candidate to replace Luciano Spalletti in the Napoli dugout. However, the parties are distant.

Totti Backs Napoli to Hire Ex-Spain Coach Enrique

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

Roma icon Francesco Totti has backed Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis to hire Luis Enrique as Luciano Spalletti’s successor. The Partenopei reportedly have Enrique and Antonio Conte atop their shortlist, with the former in pole position in arrive ahead of next season.

Three Names Alert Juve-Bound Giuntoli to Replace Rabiot

May 26, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

With Cristiano Giuntoli’s arrival expected sooner rather than later in Turin, replacing Frenchman Adrien Rabiot is of utmost priority for Juventus. Rabiot has 175 appearances for the Bianconeri, scoring 17 goals ad bagging 12 assists so far.

Napoli president De Laurentiis has Luis Enrique and Antonio Conte in his sights to replace Luciano Spalletti, as their relationship is strained.

De Laurentiis Prioritizes Luis Enrique to Succeed Spalletti

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

Luciano Spalletti’s future at Napoli has become increasingly hazy in recent weeks, and the Partenopei, led by president Aurelio De Laurentiis, reportedly have two world-class tacticians already shortlisted to potentially replace the Certaldo-born manager.

All interested clubs have the capacity to shell out the asking price set upon Georges Mikautadze, and so it remains just a matter of time before he moves.

Milan Table Concrete Offer for Metz Talent Mikautadze

May 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

The list of strikers in Milan's crosshair keeps growing, as the Rossoneri management have reportedly identified Metz forward Georges Mikautadze to arrive in the summer. The 22-year-old has emerged in the spotlight following an impressive season in the French second division, bagging 24 goals and 8 assists in 36 appearances.

Author: Akhil Fisher