Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

OFFICIAL: Milan Sign Junior Messias from Crotone on an Initial Loan

August 31, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Crotone, Serie A

After blowing the deal with Brest for star midfielder Romain Faivre, Milan turned their sights on finalizing a deal for Crotone forward Junior Messias. The versatile Brazilian has moved to the Rossoneri and the official details were finalized on deadline day.

OFFICIAL: Lazio Reach Agreement to Sign Mattia Zaccagni from Verona

August 31, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lazio have come up empty-handed in their long chase of Filip Kostic. The Biancocelesti did not insist on that front on deadline day. Instead, they executed their plan B and landed Mattia Zaccagni after some negotiations. The attacker left Verona after six seasons and two promotions.

Juventus Decide to Stand Pat, Find New Homes for a Few Youngsters

August 31, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Sampdoria, Serie A, Transfer Market

The early rumors on deadline day turned out to be truthful, as Juventus did not make a last-ditch attempt to sign Miralem Pjanic. Instead, acquiring Mauro Icardi from PSG always appeared to be a long-shot proposition. The Bianconeri announced two signings on deadline day and loaned out a few youngsters.

Serie A Transfer Market Deadline Day Liveblog

August 31, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Empoli, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Torino, Transfer Market, Udinese, Venezia

Deadline day in Serie A probably will not have many crazy deals, but teams will finalize a host of acquisitions. The window will officially close at 8 pm local time. The post will be updated throughout the day with all the official announcements.

OFFICIAL: Napoli Add André Zambo Anguissa from Fulham

August 31, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli have completed their puzzle in the midfield by acquiring André Zambo Anguissa from Fulham. The player arrived in town to take the medicals yesterday. The Partenopei had been looking for another option to replenish the depth at the position. He has joined on a season-long loan with option to buy.

Arsenal Reportedly Set to Capture Bologna Versatile Defender

August 31, 2021 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Takehiro Tomiyasu is leaving Serie A after two seasons. The Japanese international has been linked to multiple teams throughout the summer. In the end, Arsenal won the sweepstakes to acquire him from Bologna on a permanent deal. Atalanta and Tottenham dueled for him earlier in the window.

Roma Goalkeeper Bound for Sheffield United Move

August 31, 2021 Enrico Passarella Premier League, Roma, Serie A

Roma goalkeeper Robin Olsen has been deemed as surplus requirements by the club - with a move to Sheffield United on the horizon.

OFFICIAL: Juventus Sign Ihattaren and Loan Him Out to Sampdoria

August 31, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Sampdoria, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus have added another piece to their collection of youngsters, but they will not rely on him in the 2021-2022 season. The Bianconeri have acquired Mohamed Ihattaren from PSV, but they will send him to Sampdoria to get regular playing time.

The fit of rage against a fan after the Coppa Italia exit against Modena hasn't dented the reputation of Domenico Berardi in the eyes of Sassuolo.

Sassuolo Trying to Hold Onto Their Players Despite Incoming Bids

August 31, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sassuolo want to hold off the requests for their offensive weapons. In a surprise twist, they have taken Gianluca Scamacca off the market. Domenico Berardi and Jeremie Boga have drawn plenty of interest as well, but the Neroverdi will attempt to held firm on their demands

Barcelona midfielder Miralem Pjanic has come forward with interesting remarks, wherein he spoke on a plethora of topics including Dybala and Chiellini.

Juventus Not Taking the Final Step to Bring Back Miralem Pjanic?

August 31, 2021 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Juventus held a meeting yesterday to discuss internally the return of Miralem Pjanic from Barcelona. It did not lead to a breakthrough. The management is not convinced with the costs of the deal, even though the Blaugrana would contribute significantly to paying his wages.

OFFICIAL: Juventus Reunite with Kean After Everton and PSG Spells

August 31, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, everton, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus have brought back Moise Kean after two years abroad. The 21-year-old has re-joined the club on a two-season loan with a conditioned obligation to buy. The striker spent time at Everton and PSG after leaving the Bianconeri in 2019. The final sum of the convoluted formula could amount up to €38M.

OFFICIAL: Atalanta Acquire Teun Koopmeiners from AZ Alkmaar

August 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Serie A, Transfer Market

Atalanta and AZ Alkmaar have finalized the agreement for Teun Koopmeiners to move to Serie A. The Dutch midfielder has completed a €14M move to join the Bergamaschi, which have successfully completed an exhaustingly long pursuit.

Author: Enrico Passarella