Relegation contenders Hellas Verona have a potential future star in their hands, as 19-year-old Diego Coppola continues to garner attention from top Italian clubs.
Stefan De Vrij is set to extend his stay at Inter by a further two years – until the summer of 2025. The former Lazio man has long been in a contractual tussle with the Nerazzurri management, and things are set to take a turn for good between the two parties.
In a remarkable revelation, Italy and Roma icon Francesco Totti predicted the rise of Azzurri debutant Mateo Retegui three years ago, when the 23-year-old was plying his trade on a loan move with Estudiantes. The Boca Juniors youth product has scored two in two appearances since being called up by Mancini.
2006 World Cup-winning manager Marcelo Lippi praised debutant Mateo Retegui for punching above his weight in his first Italy matches. The Tigre striker first scored the consolation in his maiden international game against England before netting the opener in the 2-0 win over Malta on Sunday.
Napoli mayor Gaetano Manfredi has revealed preparations to celebrate the Scudetto title are already being planned, with Luciano Spalletti’s men a mere month away form sealing a historic third Italian league title.
Carlo Ancelotti might be at the business end of his club career, but that has not dwindled the interest in him from international federations, as Brazil seek the Italian veteran to become their new coach. The Seleção are currently led by interim manager Ramon Menezes.
Defenders have long been known to be just support cast, relative to the function of forwards and playmakers, who score goals and win matches. But needless to say, Luciano Spalletti’s Napoli have had all-round performers – with South Korean defender Kim Min-Jae experiencing an exceptional maiden season.
It is no secret of the interest brewing amongst the European elite to sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the fleet-footed Georgian who has captured attention not only across Europe but also on a global scale with his priceless performances for the Partenopei. Napoli intend to lock down the Georgian on a new deal.
It is no secret that Inter are on the hunt to replace Denzel Dumfries, with Club Brugge defender Tajon Buchanan on the Nerazzurri shortlist ahead of the summer transfer window. However, he is not the only youngster from the Belgian outfit Inter are interested in.
As Italy fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of England at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Roberto Mancini was dealt with another blow regarding the availability of his players going forward. The Azzurri play Malta next in the UEFA EURO Qualifiers but will be without two of his main players.