Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Lazio value Immobile extremely highly due to which Lotito has offered an unspecified backroom role in the future, when his contract expires in 2026.

Lokomotiv Moscow vs Lazio 0-3: Biancocelesti Are Through

November 25, 2021 Enrico Passarella Europa League, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A

After the penultimate matchday, Lazio and Galatasaray are the sole survivors in their group. The Biancocelesti prevailed in Russia, scoring three goals in the second half, two of which from the penalty spot. The Turkish side, which bested Olympique Marseille, holds a three-point lead.

Andrea Agnelli chaired his last shareholder meeting today and commented on his resignation caused by several accusations of financial crimes.

Agnelli Uses Choice Words to Describe Sarri Season at Juventus

November 25, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

The All or Nothing documentary following Juventus in the 2020-2021 season dropped today. Andrea Agnelli hand-picked Andrea Pirlo to manage the team to open the series. The president did not mince words about what happened with Maurizio Sarri at the helm.

Napoli Reveal First of Two Diego Armando Maradona Statues

November 25, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

A year after his passing, Napoli have unveiled the first statue of Diego Armando Maradona. The sculpture has been temporarily exposed near the stadium Thursday. A second one inside the locker room will make his debut in Sunday's game versus Lazio.

Inter are on the brink of completing their lengthy chase of André Onana. The Ajax goalkeeper has arrived in Milan earlier today to take the medicals.

Onana Hints at Inter Move after First Start since Suspension

November 25, 2021 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

André Onana returned on the pitch against Besiktas after a doping-related ban. The goalkeeper is one step away from joining Inter as a free agent next summer. The Nerazzurri could officially seal the Bosman move in January. He suggested he is leaving after the game.

Borussia Moenchengladbach, Juventus, Zakaria

Borussia Moenchengladbach Open to Selling Juventus Target

November 25, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Borussia Moenchengladbach are not having the best season and will reluctantly consider cashing in on their players on expiring contracts in January, their director admitted. In particular, Denis Zakaria and Matthias Ginter, who are being pursued by Juventus and Inter.

Inzaghi Campaigning in Favor of Perisic Staying at Inter

November 25, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

On top of rejoicing for the result against Shakhtar Donetsk, Simone Inzaghi publicly commended Ivan Perisic yesterday: “He is doing extraordinary things. I faced him for four years in a row, and he was always a problem." The 32-year-old is on an expiring contract.

Chelsea Tipped to Outbid Juventus to Sign Monaco Prodigy

November 24, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

On top of the drubbing suffered in Champions League, more bad news for Juventus are coming from London. Chelsea are firmly in the lead in the race for Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. The Bianconeri tried to get him in the summer, but the French club did not want to sell.

Roberto Mancini Reportedly Turns Down Manchester United Job

November 24, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Manchester United, The Azzurri

Manchester United are looking for a permanent solution on the bench after firing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Red Devils have inquired about multiple options, including Italy coach Roberto Mancini. He rejected their proposal to stay with the Azzurri ahead of the World Cup playoff.

Spartak Moscow vs Napoli 2-1: Sobolev and Selikhov Doom Azzurri

November 24, 2021 Enrico Passarella Europa League, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Despite a decent performance, Napoli were defeated by Spartak Moscow in the fifth game of the group stage of the Europa League. Depending on what happens in Leicester City-Legia Warsaw, the Azzurri might be outside of the top two spots entering the final round.

Mike Maignan experienced an unprecedented first season in Rossoneri colors, playing a key role in Milan’s triumph to a first Scudetto title in over a decade

Maignan to Return on Goal for Milan Sooner than Expected

November 24, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Mike Maignan was supposed to be out of action for ten weeks due to wrist surgery. Some outlets suggested he might be back in January after going under the knife. Instead, the rehab has gone better than anticipated. The goalkeeper has clinically healed and practiced fully this week.

Manchester United have inquired about Victor Osimhen, but it would take a giant offer to sign him from Napoli, which made some calls about a replacement.

Injury Woes Unlikely to Change Napoli Transfer Market Plans

November 24, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Victor Osimhen will miss an extended period of time due to his facial injury. But Napoli does not anticipate adding a new striker in January. They could eventually do it only if Andrea Petagna left. They are focusing on the search for a new left-back and for a cheap midfielder.

Fiorentina did not want to sell Dusan Vlahovic to Juventus, and they reached out to Real Madrid before accepting their offer.

Juventus Making Serious Push to Sign Vlahovic in January

November 24, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus will attempt to solve their scoring woes by acquiring one of the brightest Serie A strikers in the next window. The Bianconeri are plotting a sizeable offer for Dusan Vlahovic. The bid does not match the Viola’s price tag yet, but it is the first real one for January.

Author: Enrico Passarella