Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Giuseppe Marotta has commented on his contract extension with Inter till 2027 and more in an interview, addressing the draw with Juventus.

Marotta Rejoices for New Long-Term Contract with Inter

November 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Giuseppe Marotta has commented on his contract extension with Inter till 2027 and more in an interview: “There’s no regret because it was a positive performance. We gave continuity to our recent past. It’s a good omen to fight for an important objective."

Atalanta drew praise last summer for their offensive additions after cashing in on Rasmus Hojlund, but the newcomers haven’t kept up their early good form.

New Atalanta Weapons Not Living Up to their Price Tags

November 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Atalanta drew praise for their offensive additions after cashing in on Rasmus Hojlund last summer, but their newcomers haven’t kept up the good form after a strong impact early on. El Bilal Touré quickly suffered a massive thigh injury. Gianluca Scamacca and Charles De Ketelaere have been hit-or-miss as of late.

Benoit Badiashile was the most recent addition to the Milan shortlist for the defense following Pierre Kalulu’s thigh injury. The Frenchman just debuted.

A Few Factors Hindering Milan Attempt for Badiashile

November 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Benoit Badiashile was the most recent addition to the Milan shortlist for the defense following Pierre Kalulu’s major thigh injury. The Frenchman recently made his seasonal debut and had a few blunders against Newcastle United, as Chelsea lost 1-4. The Rossoneri want him on loan with an option to buy.

Juventus have taken an interest in Georgyi Sudakov and are concocting a plan for January but Arsenal and Barcelona are tracking him as well.

Arsenal and Barcelona Defy Juventus for Budding Talent

November 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Barcelona, Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus have taken an interest in Georgyi Sudakov and are concocting a plan for January, but the talent is in high demand, as Arsenal, Barcelona, and a few other sides are tracking him as well. The competition fuels Shakhtar Donetsk’s requests, complicating the Bianconeri's plans.

Inter have been keeping tabs on Piotr Zielinski, whose Napoli contract runs out at the end of the season. They had new contacts with his camp.

Inter Gather More Info About Prospective Zielinski Deal

November 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter have been keeping tabs on Piotr Zielinski, whose Napoli contract runs out at the end of the season. They had new contacts with his camp to learn about the cost of the potential addition. Even though he’d eventually join them in a Bosman move the signing would still be pretty expensive.

Dusan Vlahovic had a colorful celebration after scoring against Inter on Sunday, bagging his first goal in two months after a back issue.

Juventus Hopeful for Breakthrough in Key Extension Talks

November 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Dusan Vlahovic had a colorful celebration after scoring against Inter on Sunday, bagging his first goal in two months after losing minutes primarily because of a back problem. The striker showed his jersey number and silenced the critics following his successful strike.

Napoli were successful in a difficult road game in the first game with Walter Mazzarri on the bench, as they eked it out versus Atalanta.

Mazzarri Touted to Have Found Fast Chemistry with Squad

November 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Napoli were successful in a difficult road game in the first game with Walter Mazzarri on the bench, as they eked it out versus Atalanta thanks to a late misplaced pass by Marco Carnesecchi and Elijf Elmas’ finish on a feed by Victor Osimhen.

Bologna might add a striker in January, and they are interested in Roma’s Sardar Azmoun, who hasn’t played much so far at Roma.

Bologna Inquire About the Availability of Roma Attacker

November 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Bologna might add a striker in January, and they are interested in Roma’s Sardar Azmoun, who hasn’t played much so far at Roma. While they plot to keep Joshua Zirkzee, they could move on from his backup Sidney Van Hooijdonk. The two forwards would also be able to team up.

The Lazio brass hasn’t come out to publicly defend Maurizio Sarri after his latest outburst, but they have done it behind the scenes.

Lazio Brass Angrier with the Players than with Sarri

November 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

The Lazio brass hasn’t come out to publicly defend Maurizio Sarri after his latest outburst, but they have done it behind the scenes. Director Angelo Fabiani spoke with the squad on Sunday after the dismal loss to Salernitana. Claudio Lotito was more incendiary in some private remarks.

Several teams, including Juventus, Milan, and Inter, have taken notice of Claudio Echeverri, who turned heads during the recent U-17 World Cup.

Top Serie A Sides Join Fray for River Plate Prodigy

November 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Ligue 1, Manchester City, PSG, Real Madrid, River Plate, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Several teams, including Juventus, Milan, and Inter, have taken notice of Claudio Echeverri, who turned heads during the recent U-17 World Cup. He had a hat-trick versus Brazil. A host of suitors have already lined up ahead of the next transfer windows, with Real Madrid leading the race.

Paulo Dybala had one of his best performances of the season against Udinese, scoring his first goal since mid-September. He missed time with a knee injury.

Roma Need to Step Up in Talks to Modify Dybala Contract

November 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Paulo Dybala had one of his best performances of the season against Udinese, scoring his first goal since mid-September. He missed a few games with a knee injury and needed time round into shape afterward. His camp and Roma have been in talks to extend his contract, but there’s no agreement yet.

The strong performances have quieted the chatter around Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri, but that doesn’t mean he’ll remain at the helm long-term.

Juventus Rumored to Be Preparing Summer Coaching Change

November 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

The strong performances have quieted the chatter and the criticism around Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll remain at the helm long-term. Corriere dello Sport’s director Ivan Zazzaroni stated that the gaffer would leave at the end of the season.

Author: Enrico Passarella