Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Leo Ostigard has been thrust into a major role because of the injury suffered by Amir Rrahmani, but he has passed the test with flying colors.

Agent of Budding Napoli Defender Reveals Summer Tidbit

October 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Leo Ostigard has been thrust into a major role because of the injury suffered by Amir Rrahmani, but he has passed the test with flying colors and even found the target twice with two headers. His agent Luca Ariatti weighed in: "Scoring against Real Madrid is one of the nicest things possible."

The collision course between Inter and Roma is a month away, but the Nerazzurri faithful are making preparations for the return of Romelu Lukaku.

Inter Curva Nord Prepares Torrid Welcome for Lukaku

October 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

The collision course between Inter and Roma is roughly a month away, as it will go down on October 29th, but the Nerazzurri faithful are already making preparations for the much-awaited return of Romelu Lukaku in San Siro following the tipsy-turvy transfer market saga.

Juventus have been keeping an eye on Georgiy Sudakov and are growing confident they will sign him eventually and preferably in January.

Juventus to Take Another Close Look at Ukrainian Talent

October 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus will scout Georgiy Sudakov in person again in the second matchday of the Champions League group stage. Shakhtar Donetsk will face Royal Antwerp away on Wednesday. Some of their emissaries will be on the stands. The pacey winger is off to a good start this season.

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 and Turkey to Be Named as Euro 2032 Hosts Soon

October 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Euro 2032, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, Turkey, UEFA

Italy and Turkey are set to be formally awarded the organization of the 2032 European Championship next Tuesday. The two federations officialized their joint bid back on July 28th. UEFA announced to have received the project on Wednesday. It will be assessed by the Executive Committee.

Albert Gudmundsson bagged his maiden Serie A goal in the recent midweek round and followed it up with a dazzling brace against Udinese.

Napoli Made an Early Attempt to Lure Genoa Playmaker

October 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Albert Gudmundsson bagged his maiden Serie A goal in the recent midweek round and followed it up with a dazzling brace against Udinese. His name already popped up on the radar of the top teams, even more so after his latest showings. Napoli tried to poach him last summer.

Even though they have started to discuss an extension, Juventus are open for business concerning Dusan Vlahovic, who weighs on their balance sheets.

Vlahovic Still a Question Mark Ahead of the Turin Derby

October 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino

Juventus risk being without Dusan Vlahovic again as they tangle with Torino on Saturday. The Serb has yet to return to full training after missing the Atalanta clash because of back pain. He logged another limited session on Tuesday The striker probably should continue to train on the side Wednesday.

Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta quickly came out to dismiss the chatter about the Nerazzurri being interested in Nahitan Nandez.

Inter Set Priorities Among Their Incoming Renewals

October 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter have lined up a few contract extensions, and some are more urgent than others. The player closest to the expiration date is Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who’s also drawing outside interest. Their main priority is Federico Dimarco, who’s due for a pay raise. They could be sorted soon.

Despite an apparent impasse in the negotiation, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is confident Victor Osimhen will wind up agreeing to a new contract.

De Laurentiis Voices Great Optimism on Osimhen Affair

October 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Despite an apparent impasse in the negotiation, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is confident Victor Osimhen will wind up agreeing to a new contract and stay put. He talked with Chiringuito after the loss to Real Madrid in the second round of the Champions League’s group stage.

Napoli patron Aurelio De Laurentiis jumped the gun a little when he claimed that they were about to shake hands with Victor Osimhen but not by a lot.

January Departure Unlikely for Osimhen Despite Standoff

October 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli and Victor Osimhen have moved on from the recent controversy concerning two TikTok videos mocking the striker, but the matter currently on hand is trickier. The parties are nowhere close to agreeing to a new contract. The marksman recently broke his silence but hasn’t commented on the extension.

Antonio Conte has been linked to Napoli in recent weeks, but Chelsea have started courting him ahead of a potential return.

Conte High on Roma List to Possibly Succeed Mourinho

October 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 One comment

Roma returned to winning ways domestically against Frosinone in the last round, but it’s not enough to placate the whispers concerning José Mourinho’s future, and they are reportedly considering Antonio Conte for next season. The Special One is on an expiring contract.

Luciano Spalletti quickly cut to the chase and explained his decision to exclude captain Ciro Immobile for the two final Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Spalletti Pontificates in Front of a Few Familiar Faces

October 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, The Azzurri

Luciano Spalletti held one of his first lessons since becoming the Italy gaffer at the Coverciano training center, speaking to those who will begin studying to become either sports directors or coaches. “When this place needs me, I always say yes. I’ve learned a lot and spent a lot of time here."

Inter are examining some goalies as they might not keep their current deputy Emil Audero. They have a pretty good evaluator in that regard, Samir Handanovic.

Former Goalkeeper Already Collaborating with Inter

October 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Samir Handanovic is already working for Inter, even though he and the club have yet to make it official. The goalkeeper has implied he’s retired but hasn’t formally announced yet. He departed at the natural conclusion of his contract last June.

Author: Enrico Passarella