Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Inter announced the acquisition of Carlos Augusto, while Marko Arnautovic will formally join Wednesday if all goes to plan.

Arnautovic Arrives in Milan to Complete Inter Move

August 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Bologna, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter announced the acquisition of Carlos Augusto, while Marko Arnautovic will formally join Wednesday if all goes to plan. The Nerazzurri will spend a pretty penny considering his age. They’ll shell out €8M plus €2M add-ons. The marksman reached Milan Tuesday evening.

Despite significant problems during the negotiation, Roma haven’t given up the chase for Marcos Leonardo. Rafaela Pimenta is helping them out.

Roma Seek Breakthrough in Attempt for Brazilian Prodigy

August 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Santos, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market One comment

Despite significant problems during the negotiation, Roma haven’t given up the chase for Marcos Leonardo. Rafaela Pimenta is helping them out. She has flown to Brazil for direct talks with Santos. The Giallorossi are unlikely to keep pursuing the starlet past this week and will table a final offer.

Milan have laid eyes on Armando Broja and Hugo Ekitiké to add more variety to their frontline, but neither is easy to sign.

Milan Face Obstacles for Their New Offensive Targets

August 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have laid eyes on Armando Broja and Hugo Ekitiké to add more variety to their frontline, but neither is easy to sign. Chelsea and PSG don’t want their youngsters to depart with the formula the Rossoneri are pursuing, a loan with an option to buy.

Niccolò Zaniolo is headed to the Premier League, more precisely at Aston Villa, which defeated Zenit in the race to capture him from Galatasaray.

Zaniolo Set to Leave Galatasaray to Join Aston Villa

August 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Niccolò Zaniolo is headed to the Premier League, more precisely at Aston Villa, which defeated Zenit in the race to capture him from Galatasaray. He departs Turkey after just seven months. The Cimbom acquired him for €15M from Roma in February. The attacker will take the medicals Wednesday.

After completing the Jesper Lindstrom deal, Napoli are unlikely to add new players in the two final days of the 2023 summer transfer market window.

De Laurentiis Wants FIGC to Pay Up to Hire Spalletti

August 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, The Azzurri

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is facing pressure concerning the clause that binds Luciano Spalletti but has no intention to budge. He penned a letter addressing the topic: "It’s a matter of principles tied not only to Napoli but the whole Italian football that has to step out its amateurish attitude."

Roma took advantage of the talks with PSG for Leandro Paredes to reignite the negotiation for Renato Sanches and sealed the deal in both instances.

PSG Duo Lands in Italy to Finalize Transfers to Roma

August 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma took advantage of the talks with PSG for Leandro Paredes to reignite the negotiation for Renato Sanches and sealed the deal in both instances. The two midfielders have reached the Italian capital to complete their moves. The Giallorossi had to scramble for a replacement once Nemanja Matic asked out.

Sottil will welcome Pereyra back into the squad after just a couple of months, with his third debut expected when Friulani travel to Cagliari next weekend.

Inter Offered Familiar Alternative to Udinese Starlet

August 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market, Udinese

Lazar Samardzic is moving further away from Inter, and the Nerazzurri have started assessing other options for their midfield, such as Roberto Pereyra. The veteran is still a free agent after his Udinese contract expired in June. The father of the prodigy hired a third agent to solve the impasse.

Luciano Spalletti is the clear favorite to succeed Roberto Mancini, but a clause stemming from his divorce with Napoli stands in his way.

Lawyer Details Clause Between Napoli and Spalletti

August 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, The Azzurri

Luciano Spalletti is the clear favorite to succeed Roberto Mancini on the vacant Azzurri bench, but a clause stemming from his divorce with Napoli technically prevents him from coaching this season unless he pays up. Lawyer Mattia Grassani explained how it works. “It binds him and the Partenopei and nobody else."

Atalanta have struck a deal with the agents of Charles De Ketelaere after a lengthy back and forth. The midfielder is indeed headed to Bergamo.

Atalanta Solve Final Issues to Onboard Milan Outcast

August 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Atalanta have struck a deal with the agents of Charles De Ketelaere after a lengthy back and forth. The midfielder is indeed headed to Bergamo. The parties are handling the bureaucratic details of the transfer. He’ll take the medicals Wednesday or Thursday. He's moving on a loan with option to buy.

Juventus might rekindle their interest in Domenico Berardi in January depending on where they are at in the standing and the outcome of the Poga case.

Berardi Reportedly Pushing to Complete Juventus Switch

August 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Domenico Berardi has made up his mind and wants to join Juventus as he might not have many more opportunities to move to a big club. The Bianconeri are concocting a plan to purchase him by using one of their youngsters. The Old Lady could deploy 3-4-3 more frequently.

Al-Ahli will poach a second defender from Serie A after snapping up Roger Ibanez, as they have come to terms with Atalanta to acquire Merih Demiral.

Atalanta Defender on the Verge of Moving to Al-Ahli

August 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Saudi Arabia, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Al-Ahli will poach a second defender from Serie A after snapping up Roger Ibanez, as they have come to terms with Atalanta to acquire Merih Demiral. Only the final okay by the player is missing before the completion of the deal. La Dea will cash in €20M.

Roberto Mancini suggested that his choice to step down from the Italy job wasn’t abrupt and was caused by frictions with federal president Gabriele Gravina.

Mancini Explains Decision to Leave the National Team

August 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella FIGC, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Roberto Mancini suggested that his choice to step down from the Italy job wasn’t abrupt and was caused by frictions with federal president Gabriele Gravina that were exacerbated by recent events in an interview: "I never hid and take all responsibility. I’ve always been correct over the years.”

Author: Enrico Passarella