Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Sassuolo cruised to away wins at Milan, Inter and Juve for the first time in their history, and Dionisi thinks it will be impossible to repeat that feat.

Dionisi Belies Report of Raspadori Being Unhappy at Sassuolo

November 12, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Giacomo Raspadori has been recently rumored to be pushing for a January move to Inter because he is dissatisfied with his role at Sassuolo. Coach Alessio Dionisi forcefully denied the report: “Whoever wrote that did it just to sell newspapers."

Toronto Making Serious Attempt to Lure Lorenzo Insigne

November 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Toronto are highly interested in adding Lorenzo Insigne next summer when he will be out of contract. The talks between the attacker and Napoli keep stalling, while the Canadian outfit are willing to satisfy any contractual request, but they have to sell the player on the move.

Milan and Stefano Pioli in Advanced Talks on Extension

November 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Stefano Pioli and Milan are nearing an agreement on a new contract. Both sides hinted at it in recent remarks. There is little doubt that the coach will continue to guide the Rossoneri past the current season despite his expiring deal. The parties are ironing out the final details.

Inter will not go after touted starlet Julian Alvarez as they are satisfied with their current strikers. Javier Zanetti announced it in an interview.

Juventus and Atletico Madrid Also Pursuing River Plate Starlet

November 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, River Plate, Serie A, Transfer Market

The competition to sign Julian Alvarez is heating up. After Fiorentina and Milan, also Juventus and Atletico Madrid have shown interest in the River Plate prodigy. The sides are battling to sign him in January, while his team is preparing some countermeasures to keep him.

Despite a long-term contract, the future of Roberto Mancini will be at stake in the World Cup playoffs. The coach will seriously mull over stepping down.

Mancini Previews Key World Cup Qualifier with Switzerland

November 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri

Italy coach Roberto Mancini held the usual pre-game presser today: “We are sorry for having lost Ciro Immobile and Giorgio Chiellini, but all the national teams are in the same boat. We know what our identity is and that we have to keep our composure. A tough game awaits us.”

Milan Not so Keen on Adding Eager Brest Starlet in January

November 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Romain Faivre is openly campaigning to join Milan. Despite his words, it is far from certain that the move will indeed happen in January. The Rossoneri are also evaluating other profiles for the role. But they might not make any purchase there in the next window.

Giorgio Chiellini plans to play his final Italy game versus Argentina: “If I am fit, I will bid farewell to the national team in Wembley."

Chiellini Supports the Super League and Other Reforms

November 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Super League

Giorgio Chiellini is one of the few remaining fans of the Super League, alongside Andrea Agnelli: “We have been discussing it for a few years. Football is moving towards a process of Europeanization. Somebody who is at Juventus wants to play those games.”

Lazio have long set their sights on Alessio Romagnoli, but they have not come to terms with him just yet. His contract with Milan expires in June.

Romagnoli Negotiating Contract with Milan without Raiola

November 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Alessio Romagnoli is gradually moving towards a new deal with Milan. The latest development is that the defender has excluded Mino Raiola from the recent talks. The negotiation with the Rossoneri is progressing slowly. The chances of him staying are increasing.

Bartosz Bereszynski is one of the alternatives for Roma to replace Rick Karsdorp. He would gladly welcome the move to the Italian capital.

Mourinho to Prioritize Veteran Options in January Window

November 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Transfer Market

José Mourinho has often clamored for some signings during the recent slide. He is in lockstep with the front office, which is aware that the roster needs reinforcements. The Roma brass is firmly committed to the Special One. There is no tension brewing behind the scenes.

Stefano Pioli urged his team to move on from the tie against Salernitana in the presser before facing Udinese: “We are in good form."

Pioli Discusses His Milan Future upon Receiving Award

November 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Stefano Pioli received the 2021 Nils Liedholm award today and touched on a few Milan-related topics while talking to the journalists: "We started our journey two years ago. We hope it will bear its fruit soon. It takes time, but we are trying to get the best possible results quickly.”

Inter Plotting Another Attempt to Sign Sassuolo Starlet

November 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

The plans of Sassuolo will not deter Inter from trying to acquire Giacomo Raspadori again. The starlet looks poised to eventually join the Nerazzurri, which have been pursuing him for two years. A couple of circumstances could facilitate the deal in January.

Luis Alberto and Maurizio Sarri Got on the Same Page

November 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A

Lazio and Luis Alberto have turned things around after a rocky start. And the relationship between the mercurial Spaniard and Maurizio Sarri has visibly improved. The gaffer quashed his doubts about the pairing with Sergej Milinkovic-Savic thanks to a new configuration in the midfield.

Author: Enrico Passarella