Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Milan will be in almost full force as they try to stage a difficult two-goal comeback in the return match of the EuroDerby.

Milan to Welcome Back Foursome in Return Leg vs Inter

May 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Milan will be in almost full force as they try to stage a difficult two-goal comeback in the second act of the EuroDerby. Rafael Leao, Rade Krunic, Junior Messias, and Alessandro Florenzi, who missed time with various ailments lately, trained fully on the eve of the game.

Paul Pogba got hurt again 20 minutes into his first start of the season. The star midfielder returned to the XI a few days after an assist versus Sevilla.

Pimenta Comments on Latest Pogba Injury and EuroDerby

May 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Paul Pogba got hurt again 20 minutes into his first start of the season. The star midfielder returned to the XI versus Cremonese a few days after setting up Federico Gatti’s late equalizer versus Sevilla, but he didn’t last long. Juventus announced that he suffered a low-grade thigh strain.

Samuel Umtiti is enjoying a bounce-back campaign at Lecce and is drawing interest from fellow Serie A sides, especially Roma and Inter.

Inter and Roma Eye Barcelona Loanee Thriving with Lecce

May 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lecce, Liga, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Samuel Umtiti is enjoying a bounce-back campaign at Lecce and is drawing interest from fellow Serie A sides, especially Roma and Inter. He will head back to Barcelona, but he’s not part of their plans even though his contract lasts until 2026. Keeping him would be too pricey for the Salentini.

Multiple Serie A heavyweights were linked to Alejandro Grimaldo at some point, as he will depart Benfica on a free, but he won’t be coming to Italy after all.

Inter, Juventus, and Roma Miss Out on Benfica Star

May 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Bayer Leverkusen, Benfica, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Multiple Serie A heavyweights were linked to Alejandro Grimaldo at some point, as he will depart Benfica on a free, but he won’t be coming to Italy after all. Bayer Leverkusen has officially announced to have struck a deal to onboard the star left back. He will ink a four-year contract.

Milan expedited the negotiation to prolong the contract of Rafael Leao by taking the matter into their own hands as far as his legal troubles are concerned.

Milan to Pay Hefty Price to Keep Ahold of Their Star

May 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Milan expedited the negotiation to prolong the contract of Rafael Leao by taking the matter into their own hands as far as his legal troubles are concerned. The Rossoneri won’t pay the fine to Sporting CP directly, but they will contribute to it through a workaround.

Romelu Lukaku wants to continue playing for Inter after the end of his current loan spell and is willing to do what it takes to make it happen.

Lukaku Eager to Stay Put at Inter Past Present Loan

May 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Romelu Lukaku wants to continue playing for Inter after the end of his current loan spell and is willing to do what it takes to make it happen. His camp has reprised talking with Chelsea to inquire about the conditions to prolong his Milan sojourn.

Italy U19 captain Filippo Missori, who recently signed for Sassuolo from youth club Roma, expects to grow leaps and bounds with the Neroverdi.

Roma Young Pair Make Serie A Debut Against Bologna

May 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

José Mourinho rested multiple starters and gave Mile Svilar and Filippo Missori their chance to debut in Serie A in Sunday’s match versus Bologna. The two held their own even though the Giallorossi stumbled to a draw. The Special One and the duo commented following the nil-nil affair.

Several initiatives have been put forth to improve football infrastructure in the country, but Italian stadiums, are for the most part, relics.

Milan President Scaroni Confirms Pioli amid Mixed Buzz

May 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan would be ready to question their entire brass, from Stefano Pioli to Paolo Maldini if they missed out on a top-four finish. The achievement is considered pivotal for the finances of the team. The Rossoneri are currently fifth with a narrow lead on Roma and Atalanta.

Napoli and Inter are getting busy in the center-back market and have been recently linked to Lens defensive stalwart Kevin Danso.

Napoli and Inter Keen on Lens Defensive Centerpiece

May 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli and Inter are getting busy in the center-back market, as they will most likely have to make some moves at such position, and have been recently linked to Lens stalwart Kevin Danso. The Austrian international has a €20M price tag but seems in no rush to move.

Paul Pogba has shown flashes of his older self in the last couple of games, providing a key assist in the first leg versus Sevilla.

No Hesitation About Future of Resurging Juventus Star

May 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Paul Pogba has shown flashes of his older self in the last couple of games, providing a key assist in the first leg versus Sevilla. The ace has finally been able to appear in consecutive matches, albeit he has yet to start after a knee injury.

Some Inter emissaries were in the stands for the recent match between Empoli and Salernitana to take a close look at Boulaye Dia.

Inter Scout Salernitana Star Ahead of Summer Window

May 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Some Inter emissaries were in the stands for the recent match between Empoli and Salernitana to watch Boulaye Dia. The striker is set to be bought out for €12M by Salernitana after a loan spell from Villarreal. The Nerazzurri like him a lot, but his valuation might be too pricey.

Even though coming to terms on a new contract has proven challenging, Aurelio De Laurentiis believes Victor Osimhen isn’t leaving anywhere this summer:

De Laurentiis Has Some Ideas to Revolutionize Football

May 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Aurelio De Laurentiis etched his name in the history books after bringing the Scudetto back to Napoli after 33 years, but he has even more ambitious plans: Football is the most ancient sport in the world. It’s so old that it would be wrong for it to stay as it is."

Author: Enrico Passarella