Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Spezia are the final Serie A team to announce their coach for 2022/2023, as they have formally hired Luca Gotti. He has signed a two-year contract.

Spezia Finally Appoint Gotti as Their Next Manager

July 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market, Udinese

Spezia are the final Serie A team to announce their coach for 2022/2023, as they have formally hired Luca Gotti. He has signed a two-year contract. He succeeds Thiago Motta, who came to terms for his release earlier this week.

Newcastle have set their sights on Joaquin Correa and are contemplating going after him in January. He and Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic tops their shortlist.

Napoli Inquire About Potentially Outbound Inter Striker

July 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli are dealing with plenty of uncertainty in their frontline and have turned their attention to Joaquin Correa. The Argentinian attacker could be sacrificed by Inter after just one season to make room for his compatriot Paulo Dybala.

With his contract expiring at the end of the season, Cuadrado is still without any kind of pre-contract agreements despite not being short of suitors.

Juventus Coach Keen on Unlikely Trade Deal with Inter

July 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Massimiliano Allegri has prompted Juventus to explore the possibility of a swap with Inter involving Juan Cuadrado and Edin Dzeko. The coach wants a reliable deputy for Dusan Vlahovic, and the Bosnian veteran would be ideal in his mind.

With a sudden negotiation, Lazio have acquired Matteo Cancellieri from Verona. The winger made his Serie A debut last season, scoring against Empoli.

Lazio Sign Verona Starlet to Potentially Set Up More Deals

July 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

With a sudden negotiation, Lazio have acquired Matteo Cancellieri from Verona. The winger made his Serie A debut last season, bagging his maiden goal against Empoli. The 22-year-old has joined on a season-long loan with obligation to buy.

Roma have identified Davide Frattesi and Zeki Celik as their next purchases. They need to negotiate with Sassuolo for the former

Roma Tweak Offers for Priority Signings, Land Fullback

June 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma have identified Davide Frattesi and Zeki Celik as their next purchases. They need to negotiate with Sassuolo for the former, but he is eager to join, while the latter is on his way to Italy. The Giallorossi also need to offload multiple rejects.

On top of dishing on Matthijs De Ligt, Juventus chief executive officer Maurizio Arrivabene discussed multiple transfer market-related topics.

Juventus Exec Arrivabene Talks Ronaldo, Dybala and Allegri

June 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

On top of dishing on Matthijs De Ligt, Juventus chief executive officer Maurizio Arrivabene discussed multiple transfer market topics related to the Bianconeri in an interview: "We have a very tight group, and we are working under the radar."

Fiorentina continue to duel with Torino, as they have set their sights on Dennis Praet. The midfield played on loan to the Granata last season.

Fiorentina Rivaling Torino for Leicester City Outcast

June 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Leicester, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Torino, Transfer Market

Fiorentina continue to duel with Torino, as they have set their sights on Dennis Praet. The midfield played on loan to the Granata last season. They did not pick up their option to buy hoping to be able to renegotiate the terms of the transfer.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia commented on his imminent move to Napoli, and his agent added that he could have arrived in Serie A on a different side.

Napoli Newcomer Kvaratskhelia Could Have Joined Juventus

June 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia commented on his imminent move to Napoli in an interview, and his agent added that he could have arrived in Serie A on a different side in the not-so-distant past. The attacker stated that Spalletti was key for his decision.

The negotiation between directors Paolo Maldini, Ricky Massara and the Milan brass has gone on until the last day of their contracts.

Milan Managerial Power Struggle Goes Down to the Wire

June 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

The negotiation between directors Paolo Maldini, Ricky Massara and the Milan brass has gone on until the last day of their contracts. While nobody forbids them from striking a deal later on, they would not have any tie to the club starting tomorrow.

Amid strong interest from Premier League sides, Matthijs De Ligt has seemed disinterested in engaging in the extension talks with Juventus.

Juventus CEO Seems to Imply that De Ligt Wants Out

June 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester City, Manchester United, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Amid the interest from Premier League, Matthijs De Ligt has seemed disinterested in engaging in the extension talks with Juventus, which wish to add two years to his deal expiring in 2024. CEO Arrivabene added fuel to fire in an interview.

Romelu Lukaku is officially back at Inter. The striker was unveiled by president Steven Zhang with a video on Twitter before the formal announcement.

Inter Confirm Lukaku Return After One Year at Chelsea

June 29, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Romelu Lukaku is officially back at Inter. The striker was unveiled by president Steven Zhang with a video on Twitter before the formal announcement. The Belgian star forced his way back to Milan after a tumultuous season at Chelsea.

Milan might come up completely empty-handed in their lengthy pursuits of Lille cornerstones Sven Botman and Renato Sanches.

Milan Now Trailing PSG in Race to Buy Renato Sanches

June 29, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan might come up completely empty-handed in their lengthy chase of Lille stars Sven Botman and Renato Sanches. The defender finalized his rich move to Newcastle United yesterday. The Portuguese international is touted to prefer PSG.

Author: Enrico Passarella