Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Luis Alberto has put to rest the uncertainty about the future by penning a renewal till 2027 and has progressively won over Maurizio Sarri.

Lazio Star Luis Alberto Reach Agreement on an Extension

July 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella AZ Alkmaar, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market One comment

Luis Alberto has rejected a lucrative bid from Saudi Arabia and will stay at Lazio, likely for years to come. The parties have struck a deal to prolong his contract until 2027. While the future of his fellow midfield ace Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is uncertain, he’ll continue to serve his key role.

Milan have identified their next three purchases, Tijjani Reijnders, Christian Pulisic, and Alvaro Morata, and the negotiations are progressing.

Milan In Advanced Talks to Complete Three Additions

July 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have identified their next three purchases, Tijjani Reijnders, Christian Pulisic, and Alvaro Morata, and the negotiations with their respective clubs are progressing. The management is optimistic they will join sooner rather than later, although they will likely have to put more money on the table.

Inter director Piero Ausilio replied to some questions about local players while attending an event organized by the Albanian Football Federation.

Inter Exec Ausilio Talks Frattesi, Lukaku, and Onana

July 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sporting director Piero Ausilio expounded on some subjects after participating in an event about sports and music in Milan, starting with Davide Frattesi and hinting at one further signing in the role. He also commented about their chase of Romelu Lukaku and Manchester United target André Onana.

Juventus managed to keep ahold of Adrien Rabiot, but an addition to the midfield can’t be excluded, and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is still on their radar.

Juventus Remain Top Destination for Milinkovic-Savic

July 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus managed to keep ahold of Adrien Rabiot, but a top-end addition to the midfield can’t be excluded, and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is still on their radar. The Serb continues to have the Bianconeri as his primary landing spot and hasn’t received different offers despite some rumors.

Alessandro Bastoni will miss the upcoming Euro qualifiers against North Macedonia and Ukraine and is tentatively questionable for the Derby d’Italia.

Inter Formally Announce Two Anticipated Key Extensions

July 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter aren’t busy just signing new players, as they have locked up two of their own too, Alessandro Bastoni and Hakan Calhanoglu. The previous contracts of the two stars would have run out at the end of next season. The defender pushed the expiration date to 2028, while the Turk to 2027.

Inter and Sassuolo have finalized every detail concerning the transfer of Davide Frattesi. The midfielder is reaching Milan to take the medicals.

Inter and Sassuolo Put Pen to Paper on Frattesi Deal

July 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter and Sassuolo have finalized every detail concerning the transfer of Davide Frattesi. The midfielder is reaching Milan to take the medicals and sign his new contract. The Neroverdi director Giovanni Carnevali announced it to the press after visiting the buyers’ HQ: "It’s done, we just signed everything."

Milan have put Adama Traoré on hold as they insist on signing Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal, and Roma could take advantage of the situation.

Roma Could Exploit Milan Indecisiveness on the Wings

July 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liga, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market, Villarreal

Milan have put Adama Traoré on hold as they insist on signing Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal, and Roma could take advantage of the situation. The Rossoneri have put forth an offer, and the Spanish club has yet to reply to it. Purchasing the Nigerian winger would exclude other extra-EU players.

Lazio are targeting Domenico Berardi but, as has happened in previous windows, the price tag established by Sassuolo is lofty.

Lazio Head Lotito Scoffs at Sassuolo Demand for Berardi

July 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market One comment

Lazio are targeting Domenico Berardi but, as has happened in previous windows, the price tag established by Sassuolo is lofty, and the attacker isn’t getting any younger. Team president Claudio Lotito lampooned the Neroverdi in some remarks. The chairman also took stock of their pending renewals.

Merih Demiral wants to join Inter, which need a defender and already chased him in the past. In any case, he will depart Atalanta.

Atalanta Defender Determined to Complete Inter Move

July 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Merih Demiral wants to join Inter, which need a defender and already chased him in the past. In any case, he will depart Atalanta after falling out of favor in the final months of last season. He has three offers, at least one from Turkey, but he’s willing to wait.

Milan are interested in Wilfried Singo to bolster their right wing. CEO Giorgio Furlani touched base with Torino to learn about the conditions of the deal.

Milan Reach Out to Torino to Inquire About Wingback

July 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market

Milan are interested in Wilfried Singo to bolster their right wing. CEO Giorgio Furlani touched base with Torino to learn about the conditions of the deal Tuesday. The price of the youngster is held in check by the fact that his contract expires in 2024.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis dished on Victor Osimhen during an event aboard a cruise ship. He reiterated that he expects the start to stay.

Osimhen Reportedly Inching Closer to Napoli Permanence

July 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is driving an extremely hard bargain on Victor Osimhen. No suitors have come close to the asking price. The odds of the striker staying put are rapidly increasing. Extending his contract, which runs out in 2025, would nip the matter in the bud for this summer.

Roma won’t win the fray for Davide Frattesi, but they will get roughly €10M from his move to Inter, as they are entitled to 30 percent of the fee.

Roma Regrouping After Missing Out on Number One Target

July 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, PSG, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Roma won’t win the fray for Davide Frattesi, but they will get roughly €10M from his move to Inter, as they are entitled to 30 percent of the fee. The Giallorossi tried to overtake the rivals until the last corner, but the midfielder had made up his mind.

Author: Enrico Passarella