Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Lazio are keen on Domenico Berardi as they’ll look to reinforce the squad following their return to the Champions League.

Napoli Reportedly Interested in Sassuolo Star Berardi

May 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lyon, Napoli, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli will likely be in the market for a new right winger in the summer and have shortlisted Domenico Berardi for the role. Hirving Lozano’s contract is up in 2024, and he’s likely to be sold. There has been no traction on the renewal talks.

Milan are about to be whole defensively for the first time in months, as Fikayo Tomori and Pierre Kalulu have resumed training fully.

Milan Not Scheming Significant Change in Their Defense

May 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan have had some troubles in the back this season, but it’s unlikely to lead to any traumatic shifts. The Rossoneri had the stingiest defense in 2021/2022 when they won the title. Pierre Kalulu eventually became the starter next to Fikayo Tomori. That hasn’t been the case this campaign.

Paul Pogba appeared just ten times in his return season at Juventus due to multiple physical problems. The club has been occasionally touted to move on.

Pogba Agent Dishes on Their Bond, Injuries, and Future

May 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Paul Pogba appeared just ten times in his return season at Juventus due to multiple physical problems. The club has been occasionally touted to move on from him in the summer, but the midfielder is eager to bounce back and contribute to the Bianconeri’s cause. His agent Rafaela Pimenta spoke up.

Tiago Pinto explained that timing was key to snapping up Romelu Lukaku and Paulo Dybala in the past two summers. He spilled the beans in an interview.

Roma Making Preparations if Their Director Gets Poached

May 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market, West Ham

Roma exec Tiago Pinto has fallen on the radar of a pair of Premier League clubs. He has just another year on his contract with the team. Tottenham and West Ham are monitoring him and could pounce if he decided to depart in the summer.

Juventus won’t have Danilo, who suffered a thigh strain while on international duties, and Federico Chiesa remains iffy for Sunday’s clash with Milan.

Juventus Ownership Poised to Make the Call on Allegri

May 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Massimiliano Allegri reiterated his commitment to Juventus in his most recent remarks. While his permanence is the most likely outcome, his faith will be decided at the highest levels of the club at the end of the season. He had multiple meetings with owner John Elkann.

Milan and Rafael Leao are poised to sign on the dotted lines on a new contract with just a slight delay compared to the latest rumors.

Milan Set Announcement Date for Much-Awaited Extension

May 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan and Rafael Leao are set to sign on the dotted lines of the new contract with just a slight delay compared to the latest rumors. The parties have finalized every detail. They will make it official Friday. The Portuguese forward never wavered from his intention to stay.

Paulo Dybala was expected to start Monday against Salernitana to begin ramping up for the May 31st Europa League final against Sevilla.

Roma Concerned with Dybala Slow Recovery from Injury

May 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Europa League, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Sevilla

Paulo Dybala was expected to start Monday against Salernitana to begin ramping up for the May 31st Europa League final against Sevilla. Instead, he was a late scratch and watched the game from the stands. He continues to nurse an ankle sprain he suffered against Atalanta.

Luis Enrique is aware of Milan’s stature on the European level, with PSG set to take on the seven-time UCL winners in a highly-anticipated clash in Paris.

Napoli Test the Waters for a Few Potential Managers

May 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bologna, Brighton, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Napoli were blindsided by Luciano Spalletti’s decision to leave but will have a few weeks to identify their next coach. President Aurelio De Laurentiis has inquired about a few options and is evaluating the pros and cons of each. The president wouldn't mind bringing in a foreign gaffer.

Milan will consider signing a new no.10 in the summer, and Stefano Pioli would love to reunite with Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.

Milan Coach Said to Be Keen on Signing Milinkovic-Savic

May 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Since Charles De Ketelaere didn’t pan out in his first season, Milan will consider signing a new no.10 in the summer, and Stefano Pioli would love to reunite with Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. The Rossoneri have had their best stretches when using a midfielder in that position, Franck Kessié and Ismael Bennacer.

Juventus still had a chance to make the top four in the time between the ten-point deduction and the ugly loss to Empoli.

Sports Justice Determined to Exclude Juventus from UCL

May 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Juventus still had a chance to make the top four in the time between the ten-point deduction and the ugly loss to Empoli. They would have been fifth had they succeeded against the Azzurri. They would have faced Milan in a head-to-head encounter next week. Instead, they dropped the ball.

Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali stated that they wouldn’t let go of too many players and updated on the race to sign Davide Frattesi in an interview.

Sassuolo Ready to Sell Frattesi to an English Team

May 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali stated that they wouldn’t let go of too many players and updated on the race to sign Davide Frattesi in an interview: “We won’t part ways with more than two linchpins. That’s our goal. Then, it depends on requests and opportunities."

Igli Tare dished on the Lazio qualifying for the Champions League, his personal future, and the one of Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.

Lazio Director Admits Midfield Linchpin Could Depart

May 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Lazio arithmetically qualified for the Champions League with two matches to go thanks to Juventus’ point deduction Monday. Igli Tare dished on the achievement and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic: It’s an enormous satisfaction and the fruit of the great job done by the coach, players, and management."

Author: Enrico Passarella