Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Napoli bought out Giovanni Simeone from Hellas Verona Thursday, but he’s not a lock to stay put, as Lazio continue to be keen.

Lazio Still Interested in Now Napoli-Owned Marksman

June 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli bought out Giovanni Simeone from Hellas Verona Thursday, but he’s not a lock to stay put, as Lazio continue to be keen on adding him to their frontline. The Azzurri paid €15.5M in total to acquire El Cholito. Pesidents Aurelio De Laurentiis and Claudio Lotito confabulated about him.

Inter are assembling their defense for next season, which won’t feature Milan Skriniar. The process will start with keeping two of their own.

Inter Hard at Work to Put Together Their New Defense

June 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter are assembling their defense for next season, which won’t feature Milan Skriniar. The process will start with keeping two of their own, Stefan De Vrij and Francesco Acerbi. Their agent Federico Pastorello paid their hierarchy a visit Thursday and talked to the press afterward.

Juventus plot to onboard a pair of newcomers to rebuild their right wing and have shortlisted Real Madrid reserve Alvaro Odriozola.

Juventus Take Interest in a Second Real Madrid Player

June 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Real Madrid, Serie A, Spezia, Transfer Market

Juventus plot to onboard a pair of newcomers to rebuild their right wing and, after examining Lucas Vazquez, they have shortlisted also his Real Madrid teammate Alvaro Odriozola. The Bianconeri chased after him last summer as well, but he ultimately stayed put. He played little last season.

Inter have had multiple meetings to set up the purchase of Davide Frattesi from Sassuolo and reached an agreement in principle.

Inter Break Away from Competition in the Frattesi Race

June 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Newcastle United, Premier League, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter have had multiple meetings to set up the purchase of Davide Frattesi from Sassuolo. While they have an agreement in principle with the Neroverdi and the midfielder, they’ll have to wait to finalize it. His arrival hinges on completing a profitable sale, not necessarily in the same role.

Rudi Garcia agreed to a two-year contract with an option with Napoli and will earn €3M per season. Aurelio De Laurentiis didn't want to wait any longer.

How Napoli Came to Their Surprising Coaching Decision

June 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Rudi Garcia agreed to a two-year contract with an option with Napoli and will earn €3M per season. The wages would have changed, but president Aurelio De Laurentiis had prepared the same deal for all the candidates. The gaffer is back in Italy after seven years abroad.

Juventus haven’t redeemed Arkadiusz Milik, but his future is highly likely to still be in Turin. The Bianconeri are in advanced talks to purchase him.

Juventus Making Strides Toward Acquisition of Milik

June 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Marseille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus haven’t redeemed Arkadiusz Milik, but his future is highly likely to still be in Turin. The Bianconeri are in advanced talks to make his transfer permanent, if not immediately through the formula of a loan with an obligation to buy triggered by easy conditions.

With a sudden announcement, Napoli communicated to have appointed Rudi Garcia following Luciano Spalletti’s resignation, besting two other candidates.

Rudi Garcia Officially Chosen as the New Napoli Coach

June 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

With a sudden announcement, Napoli communicated to have appointed Rudi Garcia following Luciano Spalletti’s resignation. The ex-Roma gaffer wasn’t considered a favorite but was part of the final three-man shortlist that included Paulo Sousa and Christophe Galtier. He was the only one not under contract with another team.

Milan and Fiorentina have inquired about Wilfried Gnonto, who could leave Leeds United following the relegation to the Championship.

Milan and Fiorentina Probe High-Priced Leeds United Ace

June 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Leeds United, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan and Fiorentina have inquired about Wilfried Gnonto, who could leave Leeds United following the relegation to the Championship. He has tallied 4 goals and 4 assists in his first season in England in 2021/2022. Monza tried to acquire him from Zurich last summer, but the Whites won the race.

Kim Min-Jae was supposed to leave Napoli to join Bayern Munich by July 15th, but it didn’t happen. However, the deal isn’t in peril.

Bayern Barge Into Race for Manchester United Target

June 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bologna, Bundesliga, Italian Football, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Bayern Munich might beat Manchester United to the punch for Kim Min-Jae. The Napoli star will most likely depart in the first two weeks of July through the activation of his release clause. The Red Devils have long been rumored to be ahead of the pack.

Luka Romero is poised to leave Lazio on a free and is attracting a few clubs, including Milan. He didn't play much last season.

Milan Lay Eyes on Touted Talent Set to Depart Lazio

June 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Luka Romero is poised to leave Lazio on a free and is attracting a few clubs, including Milan. The 18-year-old winger has basically played the same amount of minutes with Argentina in the recent U-20 World Cup as with the Biancocelesti in the entire past season.

Bayern Munich have been tipped to be in contention to sign Victor Osimhen and Dusan Vlahovic, but they seem to prefer different targets.

Napoli Schedule Meeting with the Entourage of Osimhen

June 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, PSG, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Napoli will soon hold a summit with the representatives of Victor Osimhen to take stock of the future of the striker and start discussing a potential contract extension. He’s currently tied to the team until 2025. The striker hasn’t shut the door to a possible renewal.

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

Juventus and Galatasaray Might Cook Up Some Transfers

June 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus and Galatasaray might arrange some deals in the next few weeks. The Bianconeri are keen on Nicolò Zaniolo, while the Turkish club is eyeing Weston McKennie. He’s back in Turin following Leeds United’s relegation. The Azzurri ace reportedly wishes to come back to Serie A.

Author: Enrico Passarella