Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

After handing the keys to Daniele De Rossi, Roma will focus on finding a new director. Tiago Pinto will step down after the January window.

Roma Linked to Former Chelsea and Monaco Directors

January 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

After handing the keys to Daniele De Rossi, Roma will focus on finding a new director. Tiago Pinto will step down after the January window. They have had some conversations with two executives with ties to the Red Bull group, Paul Mitchell and Christopher Vivell.

Moise Kean could leave Juventus in January, but he’s waiting for the right opportunity. He has been touted to depart on loan after extending his contract.

Kean Favors Atletico Madrid over Serie A Destinations

January 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Liga, Ligue 1, Monza, Serie A, Transfer Market One comment

Moise Kean could leave Juventus in January, but he’s waiting for the right opportunity. He has been touted to depart on loan after extending his contract, which expires in 2025. Monza and Fiorentina were the first to target him, but he prefers going abroad.

Juan Miranda has long been expected to join Milan in a Bosman move, but things might have changed in recent weeks due to a few new developments.

Milan Tipped to Stop Chasing Long-Time Bosman Target

January 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juan Miranda has long been expected to join Milan in a Bosman move, but things might have changed in recent weeks. The Rossoneri refused to pay a small fee to onboard him in January. The talks with his camp are stalling as well.

Roma announced to have fired José Mourinho and appointed Daniele De Rossi on Tuesday in a sudden move but not completely out of the blue.

Heated Argument Final Straw Between Mourinho and Roma

January 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Roma fired José Mourinho and appointed Daniele De Rossi on Tuesday in a sudden move but not completely out of the blue. The owners had been setting the stage, as they had already talked with the icon. The beginning of the end started on Monday night.

Napoli are headed for a busy summer where they’ll have to remedy the mistakes they made in previous windows. They'll hire a new director.

Napoli and Inter Misfits Set to Stay over Technicality

January 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Jesper Lindstrom and Davy Klaassen haven’t played much in their first few months in Serie A, but they are bound to stay at Napoli and Inter respectively. They had already featured with Eintracht Frankfurt and Ajax before switching sides last summer.

Juventus and Inter will have an extra long season in 2024/2025, as the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will take place from mid-June to mid-July.

Juventus Exec Giuntoli Closes the Transfer Window Early

January 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus will sign Tiago Djaló in the coming days but won’t make any more January acquisitions, chief football officer Cristiano Giuntoli announced before the Sassuolo game. The director assessed their campaign so far: “We had a great first half of the season."

Hamed Traoré is primed to be the second Napoli addition in January after Pasquale Mazzocchi. Only the signature is missing before the announcement.

Hamed Traoré All Set to Join Napoli Following Medicals

January 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market One comment

Hamed Traoré is primed to be the second Napoli addition in January after Pasquale Mazzocchi. Only the signature is missing before the announcement. He flew to Italy for the medical tests on Tuesday. He’ll join from Bournemouth on a loan with an option.

The injury crisis is easing up at Milan, even though some essential pieces in the defense will stay on the mend for a while longer.

Rumored Timetables for Several Injured Milan Stars

January 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The injury crisis is easing up at Milan, even though some essential pieces will stay on the mend for a while longer. Noah Okafor returned in the past game. The next ones will be Marco Pellegrino and backup goalie Marco Sportiello.

Napoli are closing in on another January acquisition, as they have struck a deal with Verona to sign Cyril Ngonge. The two parties negotiated overnight.

Napoli Set to Beat the Competition for Verona Attacker

January 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli are closing in on yet another January acquisition, as they have struck a deal with Verona to sign Cyril Ngonge. The two parties negotiated overnight. The Azzurri bested especially Fiorentina, which were very keen on the mercurial attacker as well.

Roma inevitably moved quickly after firing José Mourinho, picking club legend Daniele De Rossi to fill the opening. The parties were already in talks.

Roma Appoint De Rossi to Succeed Mourinho on the Bench

January 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Roma inevitably moved quickly after firing José Mourinho, picking club legend Daniele De Rossi to fill the opening. The parties were already in talks in previous days. Coming to terms wasn’t challenging. His contract is seasonal, but he could earn a renewal through the results.

Genoa aren’t planning any more big sales after selling Radu Dragusin to Tottenham, although Albert Gudmundsson is in high demand.

Top Serie A Teams Line Up for Future Gudmundsson Race

January 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Genoa aren’t planning any more big sales after selling Radu Dragusin to Tottenham, although Albert Gudmundsson is in high demand. They have received important proposals from all sorts of leagues for him, but they are resisting them. He has been their main driving force.

Orel Mangala has landed on the radar of Napoli and Juventus, which are looking for midfield reinforcements. He could arrive on loan.

Napoli Lead Juventus for Nottingham Forest Midfielder

January 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Orel Mangala has landed on the radar of Napoli and Juventus, which are looking for midfield reinforcements. The Belgian would like a new experience after playing at Nottingham Forest for a few seasons, His side is open to letting him leave on loan.

Author: Enrico Passarella