Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

The Milan faithful have not taken kindly the news that Franck Kessié is joining Barcelona. The San Siro crowd loudly booed him against Bologna.

Real Madrid and Barcelona Join the Fray for Milan Ace on Expiring Deal

October 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

The battle to sign Franck Kessié is heating up. The contract of the midfielder expires in June 2022, and Milan are having major troubles in the talks. PSG and Liverpool were tipped to be the early frontrunners for him, but Barcelona and Real Madrid are keeping a watchful eye on the situation too.

Tammy Abraham is drawing significant interest from the Premier League, but Roma have no intention of letting him go and he is keen on staying.

Multiple Roma and Juventus Stars in Doubt for Sunday Showdown

October 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A

Tammy Abraham quickly subbed off the last England game. He did not suffer a severe ankle injury but he might miss Roma-Juventus, like Paulo Dybala and Alvaro Morata. Massimiliano Allegri is also looking for solutions to replace Adrien Rabiot, who contracted COVID.

Inter and Milan among Outfits Monitoring Genk Colossus

October 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Paul Onuachu is putting up eye-catching numbers at Genk, and a few big teams have begun tracking him. The striker has voiced his desire to leave the club, which could drum up a bidding war in January. Inter and Milan have both scouted him recently, and the reports were positive.

Inter and Lazio Preparing Lineup Changes for Upcoming Clash

October 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A

Inter and Lazio will not have full squads at their disposal for the Saturday showdown. Both coaches are looking for solutions to make up for their respective absences. Simone Inzaghi could opt to bring the South Americans off the bench due to their late returns from international duties.

Roger Ibanez commented on his debut with Brazil, Josè Mourinho, and the Roma season while away from the team on international duties.

Ibanez Open to Italy Call-Up, Reveals Roma and Mourinho Tidbits

October 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Roger Ibanez stated he could make the jump to Italy and touched on a few Roma-related topics in an interview. He stated that he wanted to play in the Olympics, but the club stopped him. He also shared the backstory on how he ended up joining the Giallorossi from Atalanta.

Milan Lose Theo Hernandez Due to COVID and Bring In New Goalkeeper

October 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

It has been a rough couple of days for Milan. After the injury to Mike Maignan, the Rossoneri will have to play at least a couple of games without Theo Hernandez as he contracted Coronavirus. The club has elected to sign Antonio Mirante as their starting goalkeeper could miss more time than anticipated.

Giorgio Scalvini is on the radar of several big clubs, but Atalanta owner Antonio Percassi wants to keep ahold of him in January and possibly in the future.

Atalanta Owner Dismisses Swap with Juventus and Dishes on Gasperini

October 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Atalanta owner Antonio Percassi received an award and discussed a few topics. “It is hard to stay at the top levels considering that we are the smallest Italian side in a European competition. We will continue to propose our style of football with humility and hope the results will follow.”

After the insisting rumors over the last few weeks, Kessié has formally secured his Bosman move to Barcelona at the end of the season.

Kessié Agent Denies Inter Links, Mum on Extension Talks with Milan

October 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liverpool, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market, Uncategorized

The negotiation to renew the contract Franck Kessié continues to be the most talked-about topic in Milan circles. His agent George Atangana weighed in, complaining about the insistent chatter but without offering many details about how the talks with the Rossoneri are going.

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 Undergo Wrist Surgery and More Milan Injury Updates

October 12, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Milan announced that Mike Maignan needs wrist surgery and will go under the knife Wednesday. The Rossoneri have reached out to Antonio Mirante as they are thin at the position. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Rade Krunic and Tiemoué Bakayoko are unlikely to be ready for the first game after the break.

Inter covet Marcus Thuram, but Bayern Munich jumped ahead of the competition with a very lucrative offer to sign him on a free transfer.

Inter Unlikely to Acquire M’Gladbach and Sassuolo Strikers in January

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

Inter attempted to purchase Marcus Thuram in the summer, but he will not be an option for January. Moreover, Sassuolo wish to hold onto Giacomo Raspadori and Gianluca Scamacca. The Nerazzurri are looking to fill out their frontline with a backup to Edin Dzeko.

Juventus Hatch Long-Shot Plan to Sign Monaco Starlet in January

October 12, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus have identified their top target to strengthen the midfield, but the road to get him in January is filled with obstacles. The management and the coaching staff are enamored with Aurelien Tchouameni, but the competition is stiff and the money tight.

Luis Alberto Details Differences between Sarri and Inzaghi

October 12, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A

Luis Alberto described the changes since Maurizio Sarri took over Lazio from Simone Inzaghi, examining the different personalities and playing styles of the two coaches. He also indicated what the goals for Lazio are this season.

Author: Enrico Passarella