Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Domenico Berardi is making steady progress in his recovery from an Achilles tendon tear, to the point where he could become a late option.

Juventus Actively Negotiating to Acquire Sassuolo Star

August 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus and Sassuolo have started to converse about the fee for Domenico Berardi. There have been direct contacts between the two clubs after the Bianconeri showed interest and proposed to do the deal by including one of their youngsters. The Neroverdi would rather cash in on their ace entirely.

While Spalletti was roused by Frattesi’s match-winning brace against Ukraine, he wasn’t the least bit impressed by the midfielder’s comments post game.

FIGC Determined to Make Spalletti the New Italy Coach

August 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

Gabriele Gravina, the president of the Italian Football Association, has decided that Luciano Spalletti will be the next Azzurri manager. The agreement on personal terms is close. The announcement might arrive during the upcoming weekend. The Federation isn’t worried about the clause deriving from his divorce from Napoli.

Charles De Ketelaere is officially a new Atalanta player. The Belgian midfielder completed his awaited move to La Dea with some delay.

De Ketelaere Finally Seals Move from Milan to Atalanta

August 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Charles De Ketelaere is officially a new Atalanta player. The Belgian midfielder completed his awaited move to La Dea with some delay originating from some issues in the negotiation with his camp. Instead, the talks with Milan progressed smoothly. The Bergamaschi could shell out up to €33M.

Lazio have officially onboarded Niccolò Rovella from Juventus but might not stop and have Matteo Guendozi and Mats Wieffer in their crosshairs.

Lazio Weighing Further Moves to Shore Up Their Midfield

August 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Marassi, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese One comment

Lazio have officially onboarded Niccolò Rovella from Juventus, but they might not stop there in the midfield and have Matteo Guendozi and Mats Wieffer in their crosshairs next. They’ll bring in another option, especially should they sell Toma Basic. The Frenchman reportedly intrigues them most.

Inter won’t sign Lazar Samardzic, as there have been no advancements in the talks with his agents. The Nerazzurri are leaving the negotiation.

Inter Leave Samardzic Deal Due to Issues with His Camp

August 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Inter won’t sign Lazar Samardzic, as there have been no advancements in the talks with his agents. The Nerazzurri are leaving the negotiation and will mull different options to bolster their midfield. Giuseppe Marotta and co. have relayed the decision to his entourage and Udinese.

have begun considering different options to shore up their attack, Chelsea’s Armando Broja and Betis Sevilla’s Willian José.

Roma Expand Their Search to Chelsea and Betis Strikers

August 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, La Liga, Premier League, Santos, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma are having trouble in the negotiations for Marcos Leonardo and Duvan Zapata and have begun considering different options to shore up their attack, Chelsea’s Armando Broja and Betis Sevilla’s Willian José. Milan are after the Albanian marksman as well.

After a long period of reflection with his wife Laura, Napoli ace Zielinski decided against choosing to accept the big money transfer to the Middle East.

Zielinski Rebuffs Al-Alhi Transfer for a Second Time

August 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Celta Vigo, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Piotr Zielinski is poised to stay put at Napoli after turning down a new offer from Saudi Arabia. The midfielder had the same stance a couple of weeks ago, but the new advances from Al-Alhi made him have second thoughts. The decision appears to be definitive.

Lazio announced the arrival of Niccolò Rovella in Rome for the medicals and are zeroing in on Hugo Lloris to address their need for a backup goalie.

Lazio Granted Permission to Talk with Tottenham Icon

August 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Lazio announced the arrival of Niccolò Rovella in Rome for the medicals and are zeroing in on Hugo Lloris to address their need for a backup goalie. The Biancocelesti have officially sent Luis Maximiano to Almeria on loan with an obligation to buy. The Frenchman would join for free.

Renato Sanches and Leandro Paredes have completed their moves to Roma. The Portuguese midfielder arrives in the Italian capital with a one-year delay.

Mourinho Concludes Multi-Year Chase of Renato Sanches

August 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Renato Sanches and Leandro Paredes have officially completed their moves to Roma. The Portuguese midfielder arrives in the Italian capital with a one-year delay. The Giallorossi strongly wanted them last summer, but PSG outbid them. In reality, José Mourinho has been keeping tabs on him for a lot longer

Leonardo Bonucci made up his mind about his next home after Juventus kicked him to the curb, as he’ll join the team that pursued him the most, Union Berlin.

Serie A PA Slams Juventus for How They Treated Bonucci

August 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The player’s association sides with Leonardo Bonucci in the dispute with Juventus, which excluded him from their technical plans at the beginning of the summer. Their president Umberto Calcagno dished on the topic: “His situation is a paradox. He has been de facto frozen out."

Inter officialized both the departure of Union Berlin-bound Robin Gosens and the acquisition of Carlos Augusto from Monza Tuesday night.

The Financial Details of Inter Switch on the Left Flank

August 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Union Berlin

Inter officialized both the departure of Robin Gosens and the acquisition of Carlos Augusto Tuesday night. The German international joined Union Berlin on a permanent deal. Instead, the former Monza star transferred on loan with an obligation to buy. The ex-Atalanta star switched teams for a €15M fee.

Atalanta are closing in on Emil Holm to bolster their right flank. They missed out on Wilfried Singo, who officially joined Monaco.

Atalanta Try to Bounce Back After Missing Out on Singo

August 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Monaco, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Spezia, Transfer Market

Atalanta won’t sign Wilfried Singo but are trying to snap up Emil Holm. La Dea attempted to orchestrate a swap with Brandon Soppy with Torino. The youngster rejected, and Monaco came into the picture and quickly came to terms. The wingback will transfer to Ligue 1 for a €10M fee.

Author: Enrico Passarella