Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Matias Soulé has been Frosinone’s driving force so far and was one of the protagonists of the January window as well due to an offer from Al-Ittihad.

Crystal Palace Prepare Large Bid for Juventus Talent

December 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Marseille, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Juventus are gauging the interest in their youngsters through intermediaries. They might decide to pull the trigger and sell one of them if it allows them to bag one of their top midfield targets. Crystal Palace have shown major interest in Matias Soulé.

Juventus might need to sign multiple midfielders in the summer, and, on top of Teun Koopmeiners, they are staying in touch with Lewis Ferguson and Marco Brescianini.

Bologna Ace Ferguson Snubs Interest From Serie A Giants

December 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lewis Ferguson has been linked to a few top Serie A sides considering his remarkable showings, but he’d prefer to move close to home once he eventually departs Bologna, which won’t happen in January and perhaps not even next summer considering his long-term contract.

Napoli are on the prowl for a new defender and have been offered Oumar Solet, but the negotiation to onboard him isn’t as advanced as some outlets suggest.

RB Salzburg Set Price Tag for Roma and Atalanta Target

December 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Oumar Solet recently mentioned his interest in moving to Roma and being coached by José Mourinho. The Giallorossi would have to make a decently-sized investment and beat out the competition to bring him in. Atalanta and Inter are keen on him too.

Alexis Sanchez wouldn’t mind continuing his Inter return past this season, but Inter will wait to make the call on his future.

Alexis Sanchez Keen on Extending His Current Inter Stay

December 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Alexis Sanchez wouldn’t mind continuing his Inter return past this season, but Inter will wait to make the call on his future. His permanence depends also on outside factors, such as the price of his potential replacements. The Chilean veteran inked a one-year contract with €2.8M wages.

Bologna are in pole position to land Vasilije Adzic, who was reportedly a priority target for Juventus, from Buducnost Podgorica.

Bologna Set to Beat Juventus for Montenegrin Starlet

December 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Bologna are in pole position to land Vasilije Adzic, who was reportedly a priority target for Juventus. The apical exec of his side, Buducnost Podgorica, recently revealed that the best offer had come from the Felsinei. the managements are discussing the details of the bid.

Napoli stalwart Antonio Juliano has passed away at 80. He had been hospitalized as his condition worsened due to a severe illness in recent days.

Napoli Mourn the Passing of Long-Time Linchpin Juliano

December 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli stalwart Antonio Juliano has passed away at 80. He had been hospitalized as his condition worsened due to a severe illness in recent days. He spent 17 seasons with the Azzurri in the ’60s, and ’70s, captaining them for 12 campaigns, collecting ove r500 appearances.

Walter Mazzarri got his second win since taking over Napoli against Sporting Braga, securing the qualification to the Champions League’s knockout stage.

Napoli Fixated on Pair of Young Coaches for the Future

December 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Fiorentina, Italian Football, Monza, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Walter Mazzarri got his second win since taking over Napoli against Sporting Braga, securing the qualification to the Champions League’s knockout stage. The returning gaffer, who inked a one-year contract, will have a chance to earn a longer one if he finishes in the top four.

Maurizio Sarri had a surprising outburst toward the atmosphere at Lazio in the pre-game presser before facing Atletico Madrid.

Sarri Lashes Out at Unrealistic Expectations for Lazio

December 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Champions League, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Maurizio Sarri had a surprising outburst toward the atmosphere at Lazio in the pre-game presser before facing Atletico Madrid: “We already pulled off a miracle by reaching the Round of 16. They are clearly at another level, but we’ll play our cards. “This environment needs to calm down."

Roma won’t have Paulo Dybala and Romelu Lukaku against Bologna in a sneakily important game since the two sides are level in fourth place.

Roma Receive Mixed News About Their Star Forwards

December 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Roma won’t have Paulo Dybala and Romelu Lukaku against Bologna in a sneakily important game since the two sides are level in fourth place. The former will be back for the ensuing clash versus Napoli, while Lo Joya will spend some time on the shelf.

Giorgio Chiellini has officially hung his cleat with an emotional post on X. He alluded to it over the weekend after the MLS Cup’s final.

Juventus and Italy Great Chiellini Announces Retirement

December 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, MLS, Serie A, The Azzurri

Giorgio Chiellini has officially hung his cleats with an emotional post on X. He alluded to it over the weekend after the MLS Cup’s final versus the Columbus Crew. He stated after the match that he might have played his final game.

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.

Milan Whittle Down Target List to Address Defense

December 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Villarreal

Milan have been attached to several names to bolster their defense in January, but they have reportedly reduced the pool to just a pair of options, at least for the time being. The easiest one would be the return of Matteo Gabbia from Villarreal, where he's spending the season on loan.

The Roma front office is starting to listen to the public outcry clamoring to confirm José Mourinho on the bench, and the pessimism is dissipating.

Mourinho and Roma Making Baby Steps Toward Extension

December 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

The Roma front office is starting to listen to the public outcry clamoring to confirm José Mourinho on the bench. The pessimism on the matter is beginning to dissipate, although the parties will have to negotiate hard to come to an understanding. The faithful are openly backing the gaffer.

Author: Enrico Passarella