Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Fenerbahce have laid eyes on Mario Pasalic in their lengthy search for a midfielder. Turkish clubs have four more days to conclude transfer market deals.

Owner Takes Atalanta Out of Serie A Contention Despite Recent Success

September 6, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Atalanta have managed to qualify for Champions League in three straight seasons. However, president Antonio Percassi says they are not really title contenders: “I would like people to stop talking about the Scudetto. We must remain grounded; otherwise, we rik losing our focus. Plus, we would never be happy."

Milan Risk Two More Free Agent Departures, PSG and Lazio Lurking

September 6, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

In 2022, Milan might face the same situation they had to endure this summer when Hakan Calhanoglu and Gianluigi Donnarumma left for free. The management is having major trouble coming to terms with Frank Kessié and Alessio Romagnoli. Their contracts are up in nine months.

Shomurodov Confirms Mourinho Instrumental in Transfer to Roma

September 6, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Eldor Shomurodov was signed by Roma partly because of his previous liaison with José Mourinho: “Everything happened within a week. He talked to my agent and with me. I could not believe the transfer would be completed so quickly." He also dished on the supposed dualism with Tammy Abraham.

With Inter set to face Fiorentina Saturday evening, the Nerazzurri midfield-ace Marcelo Brozovic as risk of missing the clash with La Viola.

Inter in a Stalemate in Extension Talks with Liverpool Objective

September 6, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Liverpool, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Inter are in a difficult spot in the negotiation with Marcelo Brozovic. The current contract of the midfielder expires in 2022. A few teams, including Liverpool, have taken an interest in signing him as a free agent. The parties are distant from reaching an agreement. However, the atmosphere between them is serene and collaborative.

Calhanoglu returned to the San Siro by opening the scoring in the first Derby of the season and provoked the home fans by celebrating in front of them.

Milan Forced to Lower Champions League Ticket Prices After Uproar

September 6, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Milan had to halt the sale and recalibrate the ticket prices for the Champions League matches following a widespread protest by the fans. The club was targeted by the supporters on social media because the tickets costed twice as much compared to Inter.

Bayern Munich and Juventus Great Mario Mandzukic Retires At Age 35

September 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

A couple of months after leaving Milan as a free agent, Mario Mandzukic has decided to hang his cleats. The striker scored over 200 goals during the course of his illustrious career. The 35-year-old spent 5 years with Juventus, hitting the net 44 times and contributing to 4 Scudetti and 3 Coppe Italia.

Milan Cut Trio for Champions League, Full Squads for Inter and Atalanta

September 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

After Juventus, also Milan, Inter, and Atalanta announced their Champions League lists today. Due to the restrictions, the Rossoneri had to keep out three players. Instead, the Nerazzurri and the Bergamaschi have basically been able to fit their whole squads.

Ronaldo Final Words to Juventus Staffers Before Leaving Leaked

September 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Serie A, Transfer Market

The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo did not materialize out of thin air, but its timing left Juventus in a precarious spot. After a summer filled with chatter, he announced he was transferring in the immediate lead-up of the Empoli match. The Portuguese ace acknowledged the situation while bidding farewell.

Salernitana and Verona Dueling to Sign Former Fiorentina Star

September 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A, Transfer Market

Verona and Salernitana have opened talks to bring in Franck Ribery. The Frenchman has been without a team since his contract with Fiorentina expired in June. He would prefer to stay in Italy, but his demands on personal terms are sizable. Karamguruk are also after him.

Inter Leading Race for Ajax Goalie but a Youngster Can Turn the Tables

September 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

André Onana is about to return from his suspension, but he is most likely going to leave Ajax, with Inter waiting in the wings to snatch him up as a free agent in 2022. Unless Andrei Radu manages to unseat Samir Handanovic beforehand, as Simone Inzaghi has some doubts about the captain.

Lazio president Claudio Lotito reflected on his long tenure at the helm of the club and the upcoming transfer market window.

FA Probing Potential Shady Business Between Lazio and Salernitana

September 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Salernitana, Serie A

Lazio and Salernitana are prohibited from making deals, but they might have tried to circumvent the arrangement with a deadline day deal involving Cedric Gondo, who was on loan to the Granata in the past two seasons. The Italian FA and the League will look into other suspicious ties between the two clubs.

Previous Juventus Target Officially Transfers to Besiktas on Loan

September 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Miralem Pjanic will wear a black-and-white jersey in the 2020-2021 season, but not the Juventus one. The midfielder officially completed a loan move to Besiktas yesterday. Instead, his new club exploited the fact that the transfer market lasts longer in Turkey. They reached a more favorable agreement with Blaugrana once the competitors were no longer in the running.

Author: Enrico Passarella