Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

As long anticipated, Juventus have let their option to buy Alvaro Morata lapse. The deadline to pick it up came and went in the last few days.

Juventus Halt Talks with Atletico Madrid for Morata

June 17, 2022 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Italian Football, Juventus, Newcastle United, Serie A, Transfer Market

As long anticipated, Juventus have let their option to buy Alvaro Morata expire. The deadline to pick it up came and went in the last few days. As per the previous agreement, the Bianconeri would have had to pay €35M, for a total of €55M the loan fees.

Lazio want to sign Alessio Romagnoli and Marco Carnesecchi despite the difficulties in those respective deals up to this point.

Lazio Determined to Land Their Top Defensive Targets

June 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Monza, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lazio want to sign Alessio Romagnoli and Marco Carnesecchi despite the difficulties in those respective deals. The center-back has received other offers, but the Biancocelesti are his primary choice. The young goalkeeper just had surgery on his shoulder.

Milan Skriniar was buttoned up on personal matters in a presser, but Inter believe they will be able to keep him in town for years to come.

PSG Improve Their Bid to Acquire Inter Star Skriniar

June 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

PSG are making progress in their attempt to acquire Milan Skriniar from Inter. The French champions have increased their previous offer. Although, they have yet to match the asking price of the Nerazzurri. Instead, they are in advanced talks with the player.

Atalanta are going after Nuno Tavares to bolster their left flank. They failed to do so in January when Robin Gosens departed.

Atalanta Set Their Sights on Promising Arsenal Fullback

June 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Atalanta are going after Nuno Tavares to bolster their left flank. They failed to do so in January when Robin Gosens departed, but they will address it in the summer. The Bergamaschi are trying to sign the Portuguese youngster on an initial loan.

Inter met with the Empoli brass yesterday, and the two sides have almost finalized the agreement for the transfer of Kristjan Asllani.

Inter On Verge of Sealing the Deal for Empoli Talent

June 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter met with the Empoli brass yesterday, and the two sides have almost finalized the agreement for Kristjan Asllani. A few details remain to be determined, but the young midfielder is ultimately poised to join the Nerazzurri in a €14M deal.

Club Brugge winger Noa Lang, who is being pursued by Milan, has admitted that he plans to leave the Belgian side this summer.

Milan-Linked Lang Voices His Intention to Switch Teams

June 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Club Brugge winger Noa Lang, who is being pursued by Milan, has admitted that he plans to leave the Belgian side this summer, although he did not offer any clue about the destination. The Rossoneri are also after his teammate Charles De Ketelaere.

The opening talks between Inter and Chelsea to set up the return of Romelu Lukaku were prolific, although the sides will have to negotiate some more.

Inter Inching Closer to Pulling Off Reunion with Lukaku

June 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

The opening talks between Inter and Chelsea to set up the return of Romelu Lukaku were prolific, although the sides will have to negotiate some more. The Blues are open to sending him back to Milan on a season-long loan to help out coach Tuchel.

Andrea Belotti has decided to leave Torino, but it is not yet known which team he will join. The contract of the striker runs out in June.

Belotti Touted for Torino Exit After Long Back and Forth

June 15, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Monza, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Andrea Belotti has decided to leave Torino, but it is not known which team he will join. The contract of the striker runs out in June. The Granata tried to convince him with multiple offers but to no avail. He communicated his choice to the club.

Fabian Ruiz suggested in yesterday’s interview that some Spanish teams chased after him in the past, and he was referring to Barcelona in particular.

Napoli Suspect Juventus Behind Contract Saga with Star

June 15, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Fabian Ruiz has declined the extension offered by Napoli, casting doubts on his future. He has one more year on his contract. President Aurelio De Laurentiis stated he expected an answer from his agents within a couple of weeks in early June.

Juventus will most likely wait until July to announce the return of Paul Pogba for technical reasons, but the agreement has been struck.

Pogba Slated to Join Juventus in a Couple of Weeks

June 15, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Juventus will most likely wait until July to announce the return of Paul Pogba for technical reasons. However, the agreement with the midfield has de facto been struck. The Bianconeri do not fear other sides interjecting it, not even the deep-pocketed PSG.

Inter will consider making some changes at three positions in January. However, the budget isn’t large. They will look for upgrades and not lateral moves.

Inter Not Ruling Out Assembling Star-Studded Trident

June 15, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter continue to negotiate for Paulo Dybala, while the entourage of Romelu Lukaku has handled the talks with Chelsea so far. The front office is not dismissing the notion of signing both strikers, although they would have to trim their frontline afterward.

Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri and PSG director Luis Campos were pictured together outside a hotel in Monte Carlo, leading to speculations.

Allegri Tipped to Stay at Juventus Despite PSG Chatter

June 15, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri and PSG director Luis Campos were pictured together outside a hotel in Monte Carlo. While the photo led to wild speculations, as the French champions are looking for a new coach, the Tuscan gaffer will not leave.

Author: Enrico Passarella