Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Even though Maurizio Sarri threatened to quit following the loss against Salernitana, it doesn’t look like there’ll be quick changes on the Lazio bench.

Lazio Mull Stunning Reunion with High-Profile Coach

November 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Argentina, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Even though Maurizio Sarri threatened to quit following the latest loss against Salernitana, it doesn’t look like there’ll be changes on the Lazio bench in the near future. But it’s possible the coach and the club will part ways at the end of the season if the results aren’t satisfactory.

Napoli has lost another left-back to injury, Mathias Olivera, but they remain unlikely to turn to the free-agent pool to replenish the position.

Napoli Unlikely to Add Free Agent After Olivera Injury

November 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli has lost another left-back to injury, Mathias Olivera, but they remain unlikely to turn to the free-agent pool to replenish the position. They had thought about it after Mario Rui went down, ultimately opting against it. That will be the case again.

Inter are canvassing the market for a left-footed defender and laid eyes on Genoa’s Johan Vasquez and Salernitana’s Lorenzo Pirola.

Roma Touted to Have Set Sights on Two Budding Talents

November 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma have started monitoring two youngsters for the present and the future, Lorenzo Pirola and Ross McCausland. The former is an immediate target, while they have joined the race to sign the latter on a Bosman move. They have been operating to find a new defender.

Napoli expect Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to stay put, but the negotiation to prolong his contract might be more challenging than expected.

Top English Teams Watched Kvaratskhelia with Georgia

November 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Manchester City, Manchester United, Napoli, Newcastle United, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Four elite Premier League sides scouted Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the recent match between Georgia and Spain in Valladolid. Emissaries from Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Newcastle were in the stands for the latest Euro 2024 qualifier. The burgeoning interest puts pressure on Napoli.

The rough season of Nicolò Casale could push Lazio to seek a defender in January, with two names already landing on their radar.

Lazio Begin Searching for a New Defender for January

November 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market One comment

Nicolò Casale is quickly back on the mend after missing a few matches in October and November because of a right adductor strain. He had returned in the Derby. The rough season of the former Verona center-back could push Lazio to seek a defender in January.

Galatasaray have laid eyes on Leonardo Spinazzola, whose Roma contract expires at the end of the season. The Giallorossi have decided to wait it out.

Galatasaray Inquire About Roma Wingback Spinazzola

November 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Galatasaray have laid eyes on Leonardo Spinazzola, whose Roma contract expires at the end of the season. The Giallorossi have decided to wait it out on the matter, letting him play out his final year. They had done the same with Stephan El Shaarawy and Chris Smalling, who eventually re-upped.

Bologna aces Ferguson and Zirkzee are drawing suitors ahead of the January window, but Bologna have every intention of keeping their squad intact.

Bologna Unwilling to Negotiate Sale of Their Two Stars

November 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Bologna aces Lewis Ferguson and Joshua Zirkzee are drawing suitors ahead of the January window, but Bologna have every intention of keeping their squad intact, as director Marco Di Vaio stated: “They won’t move, and we are on the same page with them on that."

Rafaela Pimenta has commented on a few of her clients that will enliven the January transfer window during an event in Rome.

Pimenta Dishes on Marcos Leonardo, Thuram, and Pogba

November 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Nice, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Rafaela Pimenta has commented on a few of her clients that will enliven the January transfer window during an event in Rome. He began by addressing Marcos Leonardo: “That would be a question for the Giallorossi. He’s ready to leave, and his price tag has been determined."

Juventus recovered some pieces during the break, but the availability of Manuel Locatelli for the Derby d’Italia will go down to the wire.

Juventus Ponder Solutions with Midfield in Rough Shape

November 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Juventus recovered some pieces during the break, but the availability of Manuel Locatelli for the Derby d’Italia will go down to the wire. He has been nursing a cracked rib for the past couple of weeks. He has never trained fully so far and is still in significant pain.

Alejandro Camano, the agent of Lautaro Martinez, alluded that coming to terms with Inter might take some time but doesn’t anticipate any problems.

Lautaro Martinez Agent Updates on Talks with Inter

November 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Alejandro Camano, the agent of Lautaro Martinez, alluded that coming to terms with Inter might take some time but doesn’t anticipate any problems in the negotiation: “He can go as far as his dreams take him, and the Nerazzurri represent that at the moment."

Italy was awarded the joint organization of the 2032 European Championship along with Turkey, but it had the chance to host the 2030 World Cup too.

Italy Passed on Joining Bid to Host the 2030 World Cup

November 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri, World Cup

Italy was awarded the joint organization of the 2032 European Championship with Turkey, but it had the chance to host the 2030 World Cup along with Saudi Arabia and Egypt. They passed on the opportunity for a few reasons, as federal president Gabriele Gravina revealed.

Moise Kean leaving Juventus on loan is gaining momentum each day. A few teams are lining up to onboard him. Fiorentina are in pole position.

Bernardeschi Once Again Offers His Services to Juventus

November 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, MLS, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Toronto FC, Transfer Market

Federico Bernardeschi reignited the chatter concerning his return to Juventus, which had quieted down in the last couple of weeks: “I became a man and a top-level player with them and left a piece of my heart there. I’ll always be available if they call."

Author: Enrico Passarella