Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

OFFICIAL: Roma Complete Capture of Tammy Abraham from Chelsea

August 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma have officially found their heir to Edin Dzeko. After a mission to London, CEO Tiago Pinto convinced Tommy Abraham to be their new go-to striker. The Giallorossi invested €40M fee to acquire him from Chelsea. The player inked a five-year contract.

Napoli Planning to Finalize Pair of Defensive Additions in Short Order

August 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli are looking to add two more defenders down the stretch. However, the limited resources at their disposal make it rather challenging. The fourth center-back will be a free agent as they are about to bring in Juan Jesus. Instead, they are negotiating with Villarreal for Pervis Estupinan for the left-back position.

Carlo Ancelotti Eager to Reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid

August 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Carlo Ancelotti wants Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Real Madrid. The coach is pressuring both his club and the player to make it happen in the final two weeks of the summer window. However, it does not seem to be a priority for president Florentino Perez, who is instead going hard after Kylian Mbappé.

The Inter front office is dissatisfied with the recent performance of their attack and wishes to retool it in the summer.

Inter Star Wants to Stay and Extend as Agent Issues Veiled Warning

August 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Lautaro Martinez is willing to commit to Inter, but he also needs to come to terms on his new contract. His agent Alejandro Camano confirmed that the parties would meet later this week, hinting that his client would like to get a higher salary since he is now the top player of the squad.

Inter Place Real Madrid’s Luka Jovic Among Secondary Objectives

August 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Luka Jovic is not on the verge of moving to Inter, as some buzz from his home country indicates. But he is a viable alternative in case the Nerazzurri struck out on their main targets. CEO Giuseppe Marotta is prioritizing players already familiar with Serie A. The Nerazzurri might target him late in the window.

Stefano Pioli complimented his team for the Derby comeback: “We never stopped believing. The game was more balanced than people think."

Milan Ready to Tweak Their Scheme if They Did Not Get a New No.10

August 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have been trying to acquire a new attacking midfielder ever since Hakan Calhanoglu bolted. Their attempts have been in vain thus far, and Brahim Diaz is currently the only option for the role. For such reason, coach Stefano Pioli could open the season with a slightly different tactic than usual.

Lazio Have to Surmount Few Obstacles to Sign Coutinho from Barcelona

August 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Philippe Coutinho is a difficult target for Lazio, but not an impossible one. The help could come directly from Barcelona, which are desperately trying to move him. They have some chances to land him late in the window if few situations went in their favor. In the meantime, they are eyeing some alternatives on the wings.

Tottenham Eye Cagliari Wantaway, Leeds United Back in the Race

August 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Leeds United, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Nahitan Nandez was left at the altar by Inter, which preferred Denzel Dumfries on the right flank. The Uruguayan international has been openly demanding to leave Cagliari for quite some time. Tottenham have inquired about him over the weekend and Leeds United have remained after him after showing interest early.

Inter Prioritizing Duvan Zapata over Other Targets to Shore Up Frontline

August 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter are plotting to add another striker on top of Edin Dzeko to compensate for Romelu Lukaku’s departure. Their top option is Duvan Zapata, but it will not be easy to sign him. The player is keen on the move as he sees it as a step forward in his career. He has already agreed to personal terms.

Locatelli, Juventus, Sassuolo Transfer Session

Juventus and Sassuolo Ironing Out Final Details of the Locatelli Transfer

August 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus and Sassuolo had another sit-down to go over the Manuel Locatelli deal. While the proverbial white smoke has not arrived yet, the two parties have made progress this time around. They will meet again right after August 15th to finalize the agreement.

Inter Reportedly Complete Acquisition of Denzel Dumfries from PSV

August 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Denzel Dumfries is de facto a new Inter player. The fullback has inked his four-year contract at the club’s HQ after undergoing the medicals earlier today. Inter acquired the 25-year-old from PSV for €12.5M plus €2.5M add-ons, securing their top choice to replace Achraf Hakimi on the right flank.

Lazio Were Offered Barcelona Outcast but His Arrival Is Unlikely

August 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Lazio are seeking multiple wingers, but their transfer market appears to be stuck in molasses. The agent Kia Joorabchian proposed Philippe Coutinho to them. The Biancocelesti are monitoring the situation, but the deal is hugely complicated because of his wages.

Author: Enrico Passarella