Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Milan will have to take care of multiple contract extensions in the next few months, and the talks with Ismael Bennacer haven’t been smooth so far.

Milan Having Trouble Coming to Terms with Bennacer

September 27, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liverpool, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan will have to take care of multiple contract extensions in the next few months, and the talks with Ismael Bennacer haven’t been smooth so far. In addition, his excellent performances have fueled his demands. The Rossoneri are willing to reward him with a new contract and a pay bump.

Joan Gonzalez has been one of the early revelations of the season and has started to draw the attention of bigger clubs, in particular Napoli.

Napoli Keenly Watching Blossoming of Lecce Midfielder

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

Joan Gonzalez has been one of the early revelations of the season and has started to draw the attention of bigger clubs, in particular Napoli. The 20-year-old has been a regular over veteran teammates after getting the promotion from Lecce’s Primavera side in the summer.

The loss against Atalanta didn’t allow Roma to take a perfect home record into the first break, but the support of the Olimpico crowd has been the norm.

Roma Reaping Rewards of Constantly Full Stadio Olimpico

September 27, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

The unlucky loss against Atalanta didn’t allow Roma to take a perfect home record into the first break, but the support of the Olimpico crowd has been the norm. The arrival of José Mourinho, the removal of the COVID-19 restrictions, and the immense passion of the fans have combined for a potent mix.

PSG continue to covet Milan Skriniar, and their patient chase could pay off in January, as Inter are facing very challenging extension talks.

PSG Plotting to Lowball Inter for Skriniar in January

September 27, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

PSG continue to covet Milan Skriniar, and their patient chase could pay off in January, as Inter are facing very challenging extension talks. Waiting to extend his expiring contract has been detrimental, as his personal requests have spiked.

Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso didn’t mince words when given the opportunity to comment on the finances of the top teams in Italy.

Fiorentina President Slams Rival Serie A Powerhouses

September 27, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

As he has done multiple times in the past, Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso didn’t mince words when given the opportunity to comment on the finances of the top teams in Italy: "Juventus have lost €550M in the last few years, Milan €500M and Inter €445M. Instead, we generated €16M profits."

Leandro Paredes confirmed that he insisted on joining Juventus in the summer, even though their pursuit lasted almost the entire window,

Paredes Content with Transfer to Juventus, Jabs Mbappé

September 27, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Leandro Paredes confirmed that he insisted on joining Juventus in the summer, even though their pursuit lasted almost the entire window, given the difficulties in striking a deal with PSG. He also took a shot at his former superstar teammate Kylian Mbappé in a brief interview.

The 2006 World Cup winner Cristian Zaccardo has often been mentioned as the first transfer market operator to unearth Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Zaccardo Details His Role in Transfer of New Napoli Ace

September 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

The 2006 World Cup winner Cristian Zaccardo has often been mentioned as the first transfer market operator to unearth Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and suggest him to Napoli: "As every successful deal, the credits has to be shared among all the professionals that took part in the negotiations."

Marcelo Brozovic has joined Al-Nassr. The Saudi team officialized his arrival through a tweet, ending a lengthy transfer saga.

Inter Lose Star Midfielder Brozovic to a Thigh Injury

September 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Marcelo Brozovic will be out for more matches on top of the upcoming Roma one, which he was set to sit out due to yellow-card accumulation, because of an injury. The midfield subbed off after 17 minutes in Monday's Nations League game versus Austria after suffering a muscular problem.

Legendary striker Gabriel Omar Batistuta is in good shape after dealing with knee problems in previous years. He commented on Serie A and his former teams.

Iconic Forward Ready to Help Out Fiorentina as Director

September 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Udinese

Legendary striker Gabriel Omar Batistuta is in good shape after dealing with knee problems in previous years. He commented on Serie A and his former teams: "I like Atalanta and Udinese a lot, as they attack and pursue the victory in every possible way. They try to score with many players."

Jordan Veretout headed back to France, more precisely to Olympique Marseille, leaving Roma after three years in a move that had long been in the works.

Veretout Talks ‘Tough’ Final Roma Months Under Mourinho

September 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Marseille, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Jordan Veretout headed back to France, more precisely to Olympique Marseille, leaving Roma after three years in a move that had seemingly been in the works for a long time: "I was looking for something different and wanted to return to my home country. The last few months with the Giallorossi were challenging."

Juventus should be healthier once Serie A resumes after the international break. Manuel Locatelli, Adrien Rabiot, and Alex Sandro sat out multiple matches.

Juventus Hopeful for Boost from Multiple Injury Returns

September 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Juventus should be healthier once Serie A resumes after the international break. Manuel Locatelli, Adrien Rabiot, and Alex Sandro sat out multiple matches due to minor muscular injuries. They are highly likely to be good to go for the Bologna game. Paul Pogba and Federico Chiesa are improving too.

Milan director Paolo Maldini spilled the beans on a few topics in an interview during a sports festival in Trento, backing his top purchase.

Maldini Defends De Ketelaere, Discusses Talks with Leao

September 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan director Paolo Maldini spilled the beans on a few topics in an interview during a sports festival in Trento: "Under the new owner, there will be continuity with Elliott, which made the club healthier financially speaking. We’ll look to reach increasingly better objectives now. We’ll never operate beyond our economic limitations.”

Author: Enrico Passarella