Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

$Georginio Wijnaldum got off to an unfortunate start at Roma, as he suffered a shinbone fracture in practice after playing just 12 minutes.$

Roma One Step Away from Sealing Wijnaldum Deal with PSG

August 3, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Georginio Wijnaldum is on the verge of joining Roma. The Giallorossi are finalizing the agreement with PSG for a loan move. The midfielder is expected to fly to Italy to take the medicals and sign the contract in the next couple of days.

It’s a busy day for Napoli, which announced Giovanni Simeone, while Tanguy Ndombélé and Giacomo Raspadori took the medicals in Rome.

Raspadori Asks Out amid Napoli and Juventus Interest

August 3, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Giacomo Raspadori is ready to leave Sassuolo to move to a bigger team, as Napoli and Juventus are hot on his trail. He wants the club to let him go to have the opportunity to play in the Champions League. He has two years on his contract.

Milan announced Charles De Ketelaere yesterday, but they will most likely miss out on two of their main targets for the midfield.

Milan Delivered Double Transfer Blow in the Midfield

August 3, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan announced Charles De Ketelaere yesterday, but they will most likely miss out on two of their main targets for the midfield. Renato Sanches is inching closer to a move to PSG. Instead, Carney Chukwuemeka has officially joined Chelsea.

Romelu Lukaku experienced a minor setback that will sideline him for at least a couple of matches, while the thigh injury suffered by Paul Pogba is serious.

Pogba Elects to Forgo Surgery Following Knee Injury

August 3, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Paul Pogba will not have surgery on his right knee to address his meniscus injury. He will follow a five-week rehab plan instead. How he feels after a period of physiotherapy, specific training, and work in the pool will determine his return date.

After a flurry of early purchases, Inter might be set in such regard, as their financial limitations are hindering them on the transfer market.

Inter Might Be Done with Major Transfer Market Moves

August 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market, Udinese

After a flurry of early purchases, Inter might be set in such regard, as their financial limitations are hindering them on the transfer market. They are planning just one more addition, a center-back, unless either Skriniar or Dumfries departs.

With no more restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Serie A teams have resumed selling season tickets, and the results have been splendid.

Inter, Milan and Roma Lead Serie A in Season Tickets

August 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Lecce, Napoli, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Udinese

With no more restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Serie A teams have resumed selling season tickets, and the results have been splendid. Inter, Milan and Roma, in particular, are registering record-breaking numbers

Simon Kjaer returned on the pitch for the first time since tearing his ACL in the recent friendly against Olympique Marseille.

Kjaer Rejoices for Return but Another Option Is Coming

August 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Simon Kjaer returned on the pitch for the first time since tearing his ACL in the recent friendly against Olympique Marseille. He featured for 20 minutes while donning the armband. He had been on the shelf since mid-January.

Alexis Sanchez returned to Inter in the recent summer window, signing a one-year contract, but it’s unlikely to be the final stop of his career.

Inter About to Part Ways with Pricey Surplus Attacker

August 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter and Alexis Sanchez are closing in on an agreement for an early termination of the contract ahead of a likely transfer to Olympique Marseille. His agent Fernando Felicevich will be in Milan today to finalize the paperwork.

Roma have paused their pursuit of Davide Frattesi and other potential additions to focus on the exits, which will be vital for their January budget.

Bologna Start Negotiation to Sign Roma Offensive Misfit

August 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Roma need to cut down their attack before onboarding Andrea Belotti, and Eldor Shomurodov is the closest to leaving after just one season at the club. The striker is in advanced talks to join Bologna. The Felsinei will meet with his agents Tuesday.

After an infinite negotiation with Club Brugge, Milan are about to formally put their hands on 21-year-old starlet Charles De Ketelaere.

De Ketelaere Arrives in Italy to Finalize Move to Milan

August 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

After an infinite negotiation with Club Brugge, Milan are about to formally put their hands on Charles De Ketelaere. He landed in Italy yesterday night and will take the medicals and sign a five-year contract later today. He was paid €36M.

Ronaldo spoke about his former team and the fray to win the Scudetto in an interview: "Inter, Juventus and Milan are the favorites."

Ronaldo Discusses Inter, Juventus and Lukaku Return

August 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Ronaldo spoke about his former team and the fray to win the next Scudetto: “Inter, Juventus and Milan are the favorites, but that’s just the alphabetical order. The real frontrunners will emerge at the end of the transfer market window."

Napoli have confirmed the signing of Giovanni Simeone from Hellas Verona. He has joined the Partenopei on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy.

Napoli Face New Fierce Competition for Verona Striker

August 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Monza, Napoli, Salernitana, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli have long been touted to win the race for Giovanni Simeone, but it’s not a done deal yet, and they are now facing a strong rival in Borussia Dortmund, which are searching for a striker following the Sebastian Haller news.

Author: Enrico Passarella