Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Leander Dendoncker has yet to be announced by Napoli, but his move has de facto been completed. He was on the pitch on Wednesday to practice.

Dendoncker Participates in First Training with Napoli

January 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Leander Dendoncker has yet to be announced by Napoli, but his move has de facto been completed. He was on the pitch on Wednesday to practice. He’s their fourth January acquisition after Pasquale Mazzocchi, Hamed Traoré, and Cyril Ngonge. He's joining on loan.

Mehdi Taremi will be officially unveiled as a new Inter player after his Porto contract formally runs out on June 30th. He spoke about the move.

Inter Talk with Taremi Camp Again, Eye Atalanta Pair

January 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter held another meeting with an intermediary assisting Mehdi Taremi, and things are moving in the right direction. They have struck a verbal agreement for a contract till 2026, with an option to extend it for one further season.

Juventus and Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement about the loan of Moise Kean. The striker will take the medicals next Monday.

Juventus and Atletico Madrid Iron Out Expected Deal

January 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus and Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement about the loan of Moise Kean. The striker will take the medicals next Monday. The Colchoneros won’t necessarily wait for the departure of one of their own forwards, as other teams were interfering.

Federico Bernardeschi has been offered to Roma and Lazio, but he’d prefer to return to Juventus. The Bianconeri will soon have room for an addition.

Bernardeschi Reportedly Offered Also to Roma and Lazio

January 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, MLS, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Federico Bernardeschi has been offered to Roma and Lazio, but he’d prefer to return to Juventus. The Bianconeri will open room for an addition as Moise Kean is headed to Atletico Madrid. They have yet to decide whether to bring in another man.

Jakub Kiwior welcomed the links to Roma and Milan but suggested that he wasn’t close to departing and touted the Premier League in an interview.

Arsenal Defender Addresses Lingering Ties to Milan

January 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Jakub Kiwior welcomed the links to Roma and Milan but suggested that he wasn’t close to departing and touted the Premier League in an interview: “It’s the best championship in the world in my mind. The most important difference is the pace of play."

Nicolò Zaniolo won’t stay at Aston Villa, which won’t activate their option to buy. He will likely be on the move again in the summer.

Zaniolo Opens Up on His Involvement in Betting Scandal

January 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

Nicolò Zaniolo got away with a €280 fine for his minor role in the gambling investigation that rocked Italian football His infractions weren’t as severe as Sandro Tonali and Nicolò Fagioli: “I feel better, but that was already the case after the meeting with the prosecutor."

Roma have laid eyes on Tommaso Baldanzi amid their search for new attackers. They haven’t reached out to Empoli directly but spoke with his camp.

Roma Start Convoluted Talks to Onboard Empoli Starlet

January 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma have laid eyes on Tommaso Baldanzi amid their search for new attackers. They haven’t reached out to Empoli directly but have signaled their intentions to his entourage and had positive contacts with them. They have to offload some players first.

Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta has often displayed supreme confidence about the renewal of Lautaro Martinez, but things aren’t so advanced, his agent stated.

Lautaro Agent Pumps the Brakes About His Extension

January 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta has often displayed supreme confidence about the renewal of Lautaro Martinez, but things aren’t so advanced, his agent Alejandro Camano stated in an interview: “We’re working on an agreement to make him and the club happy."

Milan have inquired about Federico Redondo, the son of Fernando, who had an unlucky spell with them back in the day, as they might shore up their midfield.

Milan Tipped to Pursue In-Demand Son of Former Legend

January 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liverpool, Manchester United, Premier League, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan have inquired about Federico Redondo, the son of Fernando, who had an unlucky spell with them back in the day, as they might shore up their midfield in the future. Despite his short-term contract, Argentinos Juniors want €12M to part ways with the talent.

Paul Pogba has made an appearance in the Juventus’ group chat following the win over Lecce, which catapulted the Bianconeri to the top of the table.

Pogba Rallies Juventus Teammates Amid Slow Legal Battle

January 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Paul Pogba has made an appearance in the Juventus’ group chat following the win over Lecce, which catapulted the Bianconeri to the top of the table temporarily as Inter didn’t play last week. The midfielder urged his teammates to win for him too.

Roma will have to find other wingers to strengthen their attack because Fiorentina have taken Jonathan Ikoné off the market.

Fiorentina Halt Negotiation for Roma-Linked Attacker

January 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma are advancing quickly in their bid to sign Angelino, but they will have to find other wingers to strengthen their attack because Fiorentina have taken Jonathan Ikoné off the market. The Giallorossi reportedly proposed a swap deal with Andrea Belotti.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has pressed pause on other candidates to see whether he really has a chance to appoint Gian Piero Gasperini.

Gasperini Comments on Strategy, Scamacca, and Goalies

January 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini offered interesting remarks about their squad and their philosophy in an interview: “It would worry me if we started to think like those big teams that necessarily need to play in Europe for economic reasons."

Author: Enrico Passarella