Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Rui Patricio hasn’t been spotless during his time with Roma, but the club isn’t actively looking for a new goalkeeper, despite some rumors.

Roma Not Pondering to Onboard a New Starting Goalie

May 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Rui Patricio hasn’t been spotless during his time with Roma, but the club isn’t actively looking for a new goalkeeper, despite some rumors. The Giallorossi have been attached to Guglielmo Vicario and other Serie A options, but they'll have different priorities and navigate the FFP come next 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 CFO Offers Strong Endorsement for Allegri

May 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Marseille, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has come under scrutiny due to a string of underwhelming results and the elimination from the Coppa Italia semifinals at the hands of Inter. However, the brass plots to stick with him, as chief football officer Francesco Calvo confirmed before the Bologna game.

Napoli missed their first chance to clinch the Scudetto Sunday. Salernitana striker Boulaye Dia silenced the crowd with a stunning goal late in the game.

What Napoli Need to Do to Win the Title in Next Round

May 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Udinese

Napoli missed their first chance to clinch the Scudetto Sunday. Salernitana striker Boulaye Dia silenced the crowd with a stunning goal late in the game, leading to a 1-1 draw. Since Lazio had lost to Inter earlier in the day, the Azzurri would have celebrated had they won.

The competition in strong for Retegui, who wishes to be closer to his homeland, but with the glaring eye of several clubs including Milan, Napoli and Lazio.

Retegui Talks Impeding Transfer to Europe Amid Chatter

April 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Mateo Retegui, who has been connected to multiple Serie A clubs and Eintracht Frankfurt, confirmed that he’d probably move across the pond in the summer: “I’m very serene now, and I try not to think about it. I know that it’s likely that I’ll leave in July,"

Roma took a flier on Diego Llorente in January, and the defender responded well when called upon lately. The Giallorossi would be happy to keep him,

Roma Keen on Retaining Leeds Defender for Lower Fee

April 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Leeds United, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Roma took a flier on Diego Llorente in January, and the defender responded well when called upon lately. The Giallorossi would be happy to keep him, but not at the numbers originally negotiated with Leeds United. They hold an €18M option to buy. The center-back supplanted Roger Ibanez in recent matches.

André Onana has found another deep-pocketed Premier League suitor, as Manchester United are tracking him since they might lose David De Gea this summer.

Chelsea Have Opening Summit to Acquire Inter Goalkeeper

April 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Empoli, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Chelsea took their pursuit of André Onana to the next level as they met the Inter hierarchy in Milan Thursday. Their initial bid was rejected, but the Nerazzurri are open to negotiating the departure of the goalkeeper even though they signed him just last summer.

Inter announced the acquisition of Carlos Augusto, while Marko Arnautovic will formally join Wednesday if all goes to plan.

Milan Interested in Bologna Center-Forward Arnautovic

April 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan have been linked to a few young strikers in recent months, but they are mulling addressing their offensive needs with a much cheaper addition, as they have set sights on Marko Arnautovic, who’s no longer essential to Bologna. The Rossoneri might use their money on different roles.

Inter corporate CEO Alessandro Antonello stated that the unexpectedly long run in Champions League, will be beneficial to their balance sheets.

Inter Exec Admits UCL Success Will Help Their Finances

April 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter corporate CEO Alessandro Antonello stated that the unexpectedly long run in Champions League, and the prize money generated by it, will be beneficial to their balance sheets and perhaps alter their transfer market plans: "These results help a lot from a financial sustainability perspective."

After playing with a fast rhythm in the first few matches, Juventus pumped the brakes against Lecce following the loss to Sassuolo.

Juventus Tipped to Stick with Allegri Despite Woes

April 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Despite a disastrous April and hints in the opposite direction, Massimiliano Allegri is expected to continue helming Juventus next season. The coach is under contract for two more years. The new Bianconeri management has appreciated his guidance during the judiciary tsunami, and that's enough to confirm him.

Juventus will file their defense against further charges that could lead to a new sports trial Wednesday, unless the club agrees to plea bargain.

Juventus Prepare Rebuttals, Soft-Pedal UEFA Ban Buzz

April 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, UEFA

Juventus will file their defense against further charges that could lead to a new sports trial Wednesday, unless the club agrees to plea bargain. In the meantime, the team’s lawyer responded to the accusations by federal prosecutor Giuseppe Chinè on the delayed wages and dubious partnerships.

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.

Napoli Unwilling to Budge from Strict Salary Policy

April 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli will double down on the strategy that allowed them to cut costs but still strengthen the last team last summer. A few players are up for extensions, but the Partenopei have set a €3.5M per year cap on salaries. They will make only one or two exceptions.

Inter punched their tickets to the Coppa Italia final by besting Juventus one-nil Wednesday night, prevailing two-one on aggregate.

Inter Attain First-Time Feat versus Juventus in Coppa

April 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Coppa Italia, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Inter punched their tickets to the Coppa Italia final by besting Juventus one-nil Wednesday night, prevailing two-one on aggregate after the initial draw at the Stadium a few weeks back. It’s a historic achievement for the Nerazzurri. They had never managed to eliminate their archrivals at this point of the domestic competition.

Author: Enrico Passarella