Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Bartosz Bereszynski is one of the alternatives for Roma to replace Rick Karsdorp. He would gladly welcome the move to the Italian capital.

Sampdoria Fullback Very Willing to Transfer to Roma

December 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Bartosz Bereszynski is one of the alternatives for Roma to replace Rick Karsdorp. They briefly targeted him in the summer, and the fullback would gladly welcome the move to the Italian capital, as his agent revealed. But the Giallorossi appear keener on different options if they do offload their outcast.

Wojciech Szczesny finally conceded against Argentina, but he shined again, denying Lionel Messi from the penalty spot. He hadn't been beaten in 680 minutes.

Szczesny Joins Elite World Cup Company, Salutes Agnelli

December 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Poland, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, World Cup

Wojciech Szczesny finally conceded against Argentina, but he shined again, denying Lionel Messi from the penalty spot. Before Alexis Mac Allister’s goal, he hadn’t been beaten in 680 minutes in his last matches with Poland and Juventus. Only two other goalkeepers had saved two PKs during a World Cup.

Juventus are making strides in their attempt to lure Franck Kessié, although some meaningful hurdles remain to be cleared.

Agent of Barcelona Ace Rules Out Departure, Jibes Milan

December 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Inter, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Agent George Atangana was quick to dismiss the reports linking his top client Franck Kessié to a move back to Serie A, to Inter or Milan: "He’s never been happier as he’s now in Barcelona. We have always been loyal to our plans. The recent pieces of news are unrealistic."

Juventus are ready to take up Alessandro Del Piero on his offer to help the club. The new course of the Bianconeri wish to enroll a club legend.

Juventus Poised to Offer Formal Position to Del Piero

December 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Juventus are ready to take up Alessandro Del Piero on his offer to help the club. The new course of the Bianconeri wish to enroll a club legend or a former player to replace Pavel Nedved as the deputy president. The former winger stepped down along with Andrea Agnelli.

Josko Gvardiol is living up to the hype during the World Cup, and his strong showings are attracting more teams and further driving up his price tag.

Chelsea Lead Race for Former Inter and Juventus Target

November 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Josko Gvardiol is living up to the hype during the World Cup, and his strong showings are attracting more teams and further driving up his price tag. Chelsea, which already tried to snare him in the summer, have gained separations from the other suitors, PSG, Tottenham, and the Italian sides.

Rafael Leao is making his presence felt in the World Cup despite a part-time role for Portugal. He has come off the bench in the first two matches,

Leao Breaks His Silence on Renewal Talks with Milan

November 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Portugal, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market, World Cup

Rafael Leao is making his presence felt in the World Cup despite a part-time role for Portugal. He has come off the bench in the first two matches, scoring versus Ghana and providing a spark versus Ghana. He briefly spoke about the lengthy negotiation to extend his contract with Milan.

Tammy Abraham has taken a decisive step back in his second season at Roma. He has scored just 4 goals in 21 appearances so far, routinely missing sitters.

Roma Potentially Open to Offers for Struggling Striker

November 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Tammy Abraham has taken a decisive step back in his second season at Roma. He has scored just 4 goals in 21 appearances, routinely missing sitters. His team hopes he can get back on track in the second half of the campaign. Otherwise, they’ll have to mull a summer departure.

Juventus have started to trim their overcrowded midfield, and, after a couple more exits, they’ll be ready to bid for Franck Kessié.

Barcelona Misfit Reportedly Offered to Milan and Inter

November 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Franck Kessié is discontent with his lack of playing time at Barcelona, and his agent George Atangana touched base with Milan and Inter to assess their interest. The Rossoneri replied negatively, as they were irked about how he departed. La Beneamata didn’t say no outright, but the transfer is very complicated.

José Mourinho has clear ideas about how to reinforce the Roma squad in January, but they collide with the economic limitations of the team.

Mourinho and Roma Faithful Wish Club Was More Daring

November 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Italian Football, Real Madrid, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

José Mourinho has clear ideas about how to reinforce the Roma squad in January, but they collide with the economic limitations of the team. The coach hasn’t spared cutting remarks towards Tiago Pinto, but the director is merely executing the mandate of the ownership, which tightened the belt this year.

Atalanta should keep ahold of Duvan Zapata following the injury of El Bilal Tourè, while Luis Muriel could depart anyway.

Atalanta Preparing for a Major Shift in January Window

November 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Gian Piero Gasperini and the Italian branch of the Atalanta management flew to Boston to meet with co-owner Stephen Pagliuca over the break. Even though the tone of the gaffer wasn’t well-received, the brass is ready to lean more on the youngsters, but they won't give away their veterans.

Juventus have reportedly laid their eyes on Alexis Mac Allister, whom Massimiliano Allegri would like to target if they lost some midfielders.

Inter Scouting Four Long-Shot Objectives in World Cup

November 29, 2022 Enrico Passarella Borussia Moenchengladbach, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Leeds United, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market, Valencia

Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio returned from Qatar, leaving the task of following matches and scouting players live to his deputy Dario Baccin. The Nerazzurri have gathered a few ideas for the January window, although it won’t be easy to pull them off. Yunus Musah is the most concrete one.

Lazio will revisit their need for a proper backup for Ciro Immobile in January, and his agent has routinely offered Kevin Lasagna to them.

Lazio Offered Opportunity to Acquire Verona Striker

November 29, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Lazio, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Lazio will revisit their need for a proper backup for Ciro Immobile in January, and his agent has routinely offered Kevin Lasagna to them. The striker could be on his way in the next window as Verona could tweak their squad. He’s been linked to several different clubs already.

Author: Enrico Passarella