Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Milan haven’t been swayed by the City’s plan to renovate San Siro with a relatively minor impact on matches. Paolo Scaroni weighed in.

Milan President Clarifies Priority in New Stadium Saga

September 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Milan haven’t been swayed by the City’s plan to renovate San Siro with a relatively minor impact on matches. President Paolo Scaroni addressed the recent meeting with Mayor Giuseppe Sala: “An old project about the area resurfaced but presents many difficulties."

Roma won’t be able to field Alexis Saelemaekers for an extended period of time as he picked up a major ankle injury against Genoa.

Roma Newcomer Saelemaekers Set for Spell on the Shelf

September 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Roma won’t be able to field Alexis Saelemaekers for an extended period of time as he picked up a major ankle injury against Genoa. The early diagnosis is grim as the first test showed a microfracture right below his fibula besides a sprain.

Daniel Maldini is in the midst of an international dispute, as Venezuela are ready to call him up, but he might prefer waiting for Italy.

Milan Product on the Radar of Venezuela and Italy

September 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Italy, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

Daniel Maldini is in the midst of an international dispute, as Venezuela are ready to call him up, but he might prefer waiting for Italy. The attacker has scored once in four matches since coming back to Monza.

As rumored during the summer, Giorgio Chiellini is back at Juventus in an executive role. The club made the announcement on Sunday.

Chiellini Returns at Juventus in Front Office Position

September 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

As rumored during the summer, Giorgio Chiellini is back at Juventus in an executive role. The club made the announcement on Sunday a few days before their Champions League return. He’ll serve as the head of football institutional relations.

Antonio Conte had asked his lads for continuity and got it after the break, as Napoli romped Cagliari thanks to a second-half surge.

Napoli Assemble Winning Streak After Nearly Two Years

September 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Antonio Conte had asked his lads for continuity and got it after the break, as Napoli romped Cagliari thanks to a second-half surge. The Partenopei hadn’t won three matches in a row in 566 days. The Azzurri are top of the table solo.

After over three months as a free agent, Adrien Rabiot has found a new home at Olympique Marseille, which announced the agreement.

Rabiot to Join Olympique Marseille in a Surprise Twist

September 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

After over three months as a free agent, Adrien Rabiot has found a new home at Olympique Marseille, which announced an agreement on principle on personal terms on Sunday night. He’ll put pen to paper once he passes the medicals.

Galatasaray haven’t managed to obtain the go-ahead for all parties to sign Nicola Zalewski from Roma. Their representatives have left Italy.

Zalewski Ultimately Turns Down Offer from Galatasaray

September 13, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Galatasaray haven’t managed to obtain the go-ahead from every party to sign Nicola Zalewski from Roma. Their representatives have left Italy to head to Germany, putting an end to the negotiation. There’s still a few hours to go in the transfer window.

Lecce cashed in on a couple of players during the summer, but not their most profitable piece, Patrick Dorgu, who’s being tracked by Milan, among others.

Milan, Chelsea, and Tottenham Eyeing Up Lecce Starlet

September 13, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Lecce, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Lecce cashed in on a couple of players during the summer, but not their most profitable piece, Patrick Dorgu, who’s being tracked by Milan, among others. They believe that his price tag will keep growing and want to renew his contract.

The truth is in the middle for Italy between the disgusting display against Switzerland 16 of Euro 2024 and the glitzy performances versus France.

Italy Bouncing Back but Still Dealing with Dated Issue

September 13, 2024 Enrico Passarella Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Tactical Trends, The Azzurri

The truth is probably in the middle for Italy between the disgusting display against Switzerland in the Round of 16 of Euro 2024 and the recent glitzy performances at the Parc des Princes versus France. There’s the foundation for something lasting

Juventus don’t want to be unprepared if the talks with Dusan Vlahovic don’t go as they hope. They will monitor several strikers in this campaign.

Juventus Prepare Fallbacks Ahead of Vlahovic Showdown

September 13, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Lille, Porto, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus don’t want to be unprepared if the talks with Dusan Vlahovic don’t go as they hope. They will monitor several strikers in this campaign ahead of a possible changing of the guard up front next summer. The Bianconeri want to reduce the Serb's salary.

Lazar Samardzic and Tanner Tessmann switched sides after long sagas in the summer, but neither joined the first teams that laid eyes on teams.

Udinese and Venezia Execs Address Deals with Serie A Giants

September 13, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Udinese, Venezia

Lazar Samardzic and Tanner Tessmann switched sides after long sagas in the summer, but neither joined the first teams that laid eyes on teams. Udinese and Venezia directors Gianluca Nani and Filippo Antonelli spilled the beans.

Andrea Pellegatti helped broker some of the most key summer deals like the transfer of Dean Huijsen to Bournemouth and the return of Romelu Lukaku to Italy.

Intermediary Shares Tidbits on Huijsen and Lukaku Moves

September 13, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Andrea Pellegatti is part of the Epic Sports agency, which brokered some of the most meaningful deals of the summer, like the transfer of Dean Huijsen from Juventus to Bournemouth and the return of Romelu Lukaku to Serie A.

Author: Enrico Passarella