Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Roma are in the final stages of the process of hiring a new director and whittled down their shortlist to three candidates, with Ghisolfi the leading man.

Roma Interested in Poaching Up-and-Coming Nice Director

May 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Nice, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Roma are in the final stages of the process of appointing a new director following Tiago Pinto’s resignation and have whittled down their shortlist to three candidates, with Nice’s Florent Ghisolfi at the top of it, Their previous exec stepped down in February.

Napoli owner De Laurentiis would like to open a new multi-year cycle with the right man in the dugout and plans to attempt to lure Gian Piero Gasperini.

Napoli Testing the Waters for Atalanta Boss Gasperini

May 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Aurelio De Laurentiis would like to open a new multi-year cycle with the right man in the dugout and plans to attempt to lure Gian Piero Gasperini away from Atalanta before appointing one of the other candidates who are easier to get.

Milan have turned their attention to Benjamin Sesko in their search for a no.9 who would succeed Olivier Giroud, who will join Los Angeles FC.

Milan Pursuing RB Leipzig Star with More Determination

May 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan have turned their attention to Benjamin Sesko in their search for a no.9 who would succeed Olivier Giroud, who will join Los Angeles FC. The Austrian center-forward might have surpassed Joshua Zirkzee in their preferences. The Rossoneri are plotting a proper blitz.

Juventus have put all their extensions on hold for now, and Federico Chiesa figures to be one of the thorniest ones amid an up-and-down season.

Juventus Closer to Chiesa Renewal Despite Roma Interest

May 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus have put all their extensions on hold for now, and Federico Chiesa figures to be one of the thorniest ones. The winger has had an up-and-down season but is finishing strong. Roma are waiting in the wings with a keen eye.

Inter will have to continue navigating a suboptimal financial situation next summer, but Simone Inzaghi wishes to still find a way to bolster the squad.

Inter Coach Hopeful for a Window with Fewer Restraints

May 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter will have to continue navigating a suboptimal financial situation next summer, but Simone Inzaghi wishes to still find a way to significantly bolster the squad. He spoke to the press after receiving the Giacomo Bulgarelli’s award as the best coach of the season.

Bayern Munich are going after Theo Hernandez to replace Alphonso Davies, who might leave in the summer. The contract of the Canadian star expires in 2025.

Bayern Munich Make Strides in Pursuit of Theo Hernandez

May 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester United, Premier League, Real Madrid, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Bayern Munich are going after Theo Hernandez to replace Alphonso Davies, who might leave in the summer. The contract of the Canadian star expires in 2025. He’ll likely be sold without an extension in the next couple of months. Real Madrid are strongly tracking him.

If Milan have looked all over the place during their coaching search, it’s also because their main executives have different ideas.

Milan Internally Divided About Upcoming Coaching Hire

May 6, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

If Milan have looked all over the place during their coaching search, it’s also because their main executives have different ideas. There’s the risk the different agendas might impact the transfer market as well. The Swedish icon would like to appoint Antonio Conte or Mark van Bommel.

Chelsea are making waves in the race to sign Victor Osimhen, who’s widely expected to leave Napoli at the end of the season.

Chelsea to Dangle Big Fee and Lukaku to Sign Osimhen

May 6, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Chelsea are making waves in the race to sign Victor Osimhen, who’s widely expected to leave Napoli at the end of the season. PSG have most insistently linked to him, but their offer might come shy of his release clause.

Juventus are monitoring Armand Laurienté like Tottenham, West Ham, and a few more Serie A and Ligue 1 teams as Sassuolo risk getting relegated.

Juventus, Tottenham and West Track Sassuolo Winger

May 6, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Tottenham, Transfer Market, West Ham Leave a comment

A few teams are keeping an eye on Sassuolo, as their potential relegation would lead to an exodus of their best players for reduced price tags. In that sense, Juventus are monitoring Armand Laurienté, like Tottenham, West Ham, and a few more sides.

Sergio Conceiçao has jumped at the top of the Milan wish list for their bench opening after they moved on from Julen Lopetegui,

Milan Await Key Meeting Between Conceiçao and Porto

May 6, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Sergio Conceiçao has jumped at the top of the Milan wish list for their bench opening after they moved on from Julen Lopetegui, but they need him to get out of his Porto contract. The gaffer is poised for a pivotal summit with André Vilas Boas.

Inter should manage to reach their transfer market goals without significant sales but that doesn’t mean they’ll keep all their current players.

Inter Figuring Out Who to Cash In On to Raise Money

May 6, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter should manage to reach their transfer market goals without significant sales but that doesn’t mean they’ll keep all their current players. They won’t retain Alexis Sanchez, Stefano Sensi, and Davy Klaassen, for starters, who are on expiring contracts.

Juventus will have to sort out several renewals soon. The talks with Weston McKennie and Federico Chiesa are urgent since their contracts are up in 2025.

McKennie Favors Juventus Stay, Exec Hopeful on Top Star

May 6, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus will have to sort out several renewals early in the summer, and the talks with Weston McKennie and Federico Chiesa are urgent since their contracts are up in 2025. The UMSNT representative made his intentions known talking to the press.

Author: Enrico Passarella