Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Inter were ready to bring in Francesco Acerbi for medicals, but they have not received the okay from ownership to complete the signing.

Acerbi Tackles Fans Backlash with Open-Hearted Letter

April 27, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Francesco Acerbi penned a letter to the Lazio fans to address his blunder against Milan: “It was a rollercoaster, so I decided to take my time to find the right words to share my thoughts and feelings. I do not expect them to be co-signed but at least comprehended.”

An agreement is close to being finalised between Monza and Inter for striker Andrea Pinamonti, who experienced his breakthrough season at Empoli in 2021/22.

Inter Loanee Has Big Goals as Offers Start to Come In

April 27, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Andrea Pinamonti is having a career year at Empoli and just took down Napoli, helping Inter in the title race: "I received a lot of texts from the Nerazzurri brass that made me happy. My goal is to raise the bar and arrive at a bigger club with a starring role, not as a backup."

Gian Piero Gasperini stated that he considered stepping down, but the chants by the Atalanta faithful convinced him not to leave.

Gasperini Likely but Not Sure to Keep Helming Atalanta

April 27, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Gian Piero Gasperini is under contract with Atalanta until 2024, but his future at the club is not 100 percent certain. He and the Percassi family are in lockstep on how to reload. However, the new co-owner Stephen Pagliuca will be highly influential on the matter.

Miralem Pjanic will be on the move again after spending a season on loan at Besiktas, and Inter could be among his possible destinations.

Inter Linked to Barcelona Outcast Set to Transfer Again

April 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Miralem Pjanic will be on the move again after spending a season on loan at Besiktas, and Inter could be among his possible destinations. The midfielder left Barcelona over disagreements with Ronald Koeman. However, Xavi does not have him in his plans either.

Robin Gosens is confident Inter will win the title, mainly thanks to the slump-busting victory versus Juventus a month ago.

Gosens Bullish on Inter Title Chances, Lauds Gasperini

April 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Robin Gosens is confident Inter will win the title, mainly thanks to the slump-busting victory versus Juventus: “Before that game, we telling each other that we would be champions if we prevailed that night. And it will happen; I am absolutely sure of it.”

While Napoli dropped out of the title race, they have almost sealed the Champions League qualification, which will foot their transfer market.

Napoli Searching For Midfielders in the Serie A Market

April 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

While Napoli are on the verge of dropping out of the title race, they have almost clinched the Champions League qualification, which will give them decent ammunition in the transfer market. They will have to make multiple moves in the summer.

Pogba exits Manchester United after Juventus complete a transfer masterstroke by getting him back to Turin for free after selling him for €105M in 2016.

Juventus Trail Two European Heavyweights in Pogba Race

April 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, PSG, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Paul Pogba is poised to depart Manchester United for a second time, but his return to Juventus is unlikely. The midfielder will leave at the end of his expiring contract. Rather than the Bianconeri, Real Madrid and PSG are the frontrunners to capture him on a free transfer.

Francesco Acerbi has once again come under fire, and his Lazio stay might be coming to an end. The center-back had a baffling blunder against Milan.

Embattled Acerbi Hopeful for Inter Reunion with Inzaghi

April 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Francesco Acerbi has once again come under fire, and his Lazio stay might be coming to an end. The center-back had a baffling blunder against Milan, gifting the opponents a late game-winner. He was pictured laughing after it, which drew the ire of the fans,

Giorgio Chiellini plans to play his final Italy game versus Argentina: “If I am fit, I will bid farewell to the national team in Wembley."

Chiellini Announces Retirement from International Duties

April 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

Giorgio Chiellini plans to play his final Italy game versus Argentina: “If I am fit, I will bid farewell to the Azzurri in Wembley, where I reached the peak of my international career. It will certainly be my last match with the them. It is time to let the youngsters play."

Milan are scouring the market for a central midfielder and added Olympique Lyonnais’ Maxence Caqueret to their shortlist.

Milan Take an Interest in Olympique Lyonnais Midfielder

April 25, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lyon, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Milan are scouring the market for a central midfielder and added Olympique Lyonnais’ Maxence Caqueret to their shortlist. The Rossoneri will lose Franck Kessié, who will join Barcelona on a free transfer. They are having trouble coming to terms with Renato Sanches.

The Friedkin family is ready to pour more money into Roma in 2023, as the team is set to make waves in the next transfer market window.

Roma Owners to Open Up Wallet for the Transfer Market

April 25, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

The Friedkin family is ready to pour more money into Roma in 2023, and the amount of their latest capital increase will depend on how much the club will spend in the next window. The American tycoons acquired the club for €200M and invested €350M afterward

After Mattia Perin, Mattia De Sciglio will be the next Juventus player to get an extension from Juventus, as the talks are in advanced stages.

De Sciglio Next in Line to Get Extension from Juventus

April 25, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

After Mattia Perin, Mattia De Sciglio will be the next Juventus player to get an extension from Juventus. His current contract with the team expires in June. The parties are putting the finishing touches on a deal that will run through 2025, decreasing his yearly wages.

Author: Enrico Passarella