Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are looking forward to the resumption of the League, where Napoli will try to hold onto their lead.

Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia Gear Up for Serie A Restart

December 20, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are looking forward to the resumption of the League, where Napoli will try to hold onto their lead and coronate their Scudetto dream. The Nigerian striker heaped praise on Luciano Spalletti for his contribution to his development, while the Georgian ace hailed the Napoli faithful.

Samuel Iling-Junior is coming off a strong international break as he scored twice with England U-21, while his Juventus season hasn't been great.

Juventus Prolong Youngster, Mull Another Promotion

December 20, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Juventus have officially reached agreement with Samuel Iling Junior, who extended his contract until 2025. The Bianconeri struck a deal before things got hairy. His previous one would have expired in June. The brass plot to offer Roma a swap, but they could also elevate Tommaso Barbieri to deputize Juan Cuadrado.

Sporting director Piero Ausilio expounded on some subjects after participating in an event about sports and music in Milan.

Inter Exec Ausilio Talks January, Skriniar, and Gosens

December 20, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio doesn’t anticipate much action in January. The Nerazzurri will bolster their squad naturally through better health: "We have a competitive squad. Our transfer market will consist of the returns of Marcelo Brozovic, Romelu Lukaku, and Joaquin Correa. We are negotiating with Milan Skriniar."

Juventus outcast Arthur hasn’t bounced back at Liverpool, as a major muscular injury knocked him out for multiple months.

Juventus Loanee Could Stay at Liverpool Past This Year

December 19, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Liverpool, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus outcast Arthur hasn’t bounced back at Liverpool, as a major muscular injury knocked him out for multiple months. His agent Federico Pastorello commented: “It was a big blow, there’s no denying that. He was starting to be tested in their schemes and had closed the physical gap with the others."

Despite pursuing him for a while, Napoli won’t sign Azzedine Ounahi, as the Moroccan midfielder has officially joined Olympique Marseille.

Inter Primed to Miss Out on a Pair of Rumored Targets

December 19, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Leicester, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter were among the first teams to set sights on Alan Matturro and Azzedine Ounahi, but they won’t sign either. Genoa overtook them in the first case and completed their pursuit. They were after the midfielder before the World Cup, but his valuation ballooned as he thrived in Qatar.

Napoli and Sampdoria are one step away from completing the trade between Bartosz Bereszynski and Alessandro Zanoli. Federico Pastorello weighed in.

Agent Confirms Swap Deal Between Napoli and Sampdoria

December 19, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli and Sampdoria are one step away from completing the trade between Bartosz Bereszynski and Alessandro Zanoli. Transfer market operator Federico Pastorello discussed it: "He would see it as the opportunity as the reward for a wonderful career. We are discussing the insertion of an option to buy."

The football world will bid farewell to Sinisa Mihajlovic today. Claudio Lotito and several personalities and fans visited the chapel of rest.

Lazio Head Lotito Reflects on the Passing of Mihajlovic

December 19, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A

The football world will bid farewell to Sinisa Mihajlovic today, while several personalities and thousands of fans visited the chapel of rest in Rome Saturday and Sunday. Lazio president Claudio Lotito was among them and offered his thoughts: "He was a great friend, man, and father. A professional."

Juventus already held the record for most World Cup champions before the recent edition. Angel Di Maria and Leandro Paredes joined the list.

Juventus Build on World Cup Record Thanks to Argentina

December 19, 2022 Enrico Passarella Argentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, World Cup 2022

Juventus already held the record for most World Cup champions before the recent edition. They added to it in Qatar as Angel Di Maria and Leandro Paredes lifted the trophy. Twenty-seven Bianconeri have done it over the years. Roma also made history thanks to Paulo Dybala.

Edin Dzeko dropped a hint about his future and commented on the title race and a few Inter topics in an interview: "We must accelerate."

Dzeko Talks Inter Contract and Partnership with Lukaku

December 19, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Edin Dzeko dropped a hint about his future and commented on the title race and Inter in general: "We have to give Napoli the credit for accumulating this gap. Eleven points are too many. The only thing we can do is accelerate because there is time to come back."

Former Bologna coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has passed away at age 53 after a lengthy battle with leukemia. “An unjust and premature death,” his family said.

Serie A Legend and Former Coach Mihajlovic Has Died

December 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serbia, Serie A, Torino

Former Bologna coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has passed away at age 53 after a lengthy battle with leukemia. “An unjust and premature death,” his family said in a statement. "A unique and extraordinary professional, available and good-natured toward anybody. He courageously fought against a horrible disease."

Multiple iconic players took turns in assessing the highly-anticipated showdown between France and Argentina taking place Sunday.

Milan and Inter Legends Preview the World Cup Final

December 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella Argentina, France, Italian Football, Serie A, World Cup 2022

Multiple iconic players took turns in assessing the highly-anticipated showdown between France and Argentina taking place Sunday. Clarence Seedorf, Lothar Matthaus, Roberto Carlons, Julio Cesar, and Javier Zanetti examined the final act of the Qatari competition, revealing which team they believe to be the favorite.

After trying to sign him in the summer, Torino have resumed tracking Eldor Shomurodov and currently lead the race to get him from Roma.

Roma and Torino Discuss Misfit, Vie for Celtic Defender

December 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Celtic Glasgow, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Torino, Transfer Market

After trying to sign him in the summer, Torino resumed tracking Eldor Shomurodov and currently lead the race to get him from Roma. They have stepped up their efforts in the last few days, but the two sides are yet to agree on the formula. They are both eyeing Josip Juranovic.

Author: Enrico Passarella