Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Former Inter owner Massimo Moratti said his piece on the Scudetto race: “It would be intriguing and fair if the top four teams played simultaneously."

Moratti Dishes on Title Race, Dybala to Inter and San Siro

April 11, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Former Inter owner Massimo Moratti said his piece on the Scudetto race: “It would be intriguing and fair if the top four teams played simultaneously. The Nerazzurri control their own destiny now, but things change every week. They have taken the right step and played convincingly.”

Inzaghi thinks he deserves a new deal. However, the club wants to turn the page and hire a coach ‘who doesn't walk on a ledge’ when it comes to transfers.

Inter Setting the Stage for Inzaghi Contract Extension

April 11, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Even amid the recent slide, Inter have had little doubts about moving forward with coach Simone Inzaghi. Although, after they first surfaced a month ago, they put the extension talks on hold to focus on the Scudetto race. They virtually re-gained control of it thanks to the results of Round 32.

Walter Sabatini thinks whichever team gets knocked out between Inter and Milan will pay an unbearable price, a ‘tragedy’ so to speak.

Sabatini Slams Mourinho and Roma Bench Antics After Loss

April 11, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

The Roma and Salernitana benches often bickered during Sunday’s game. The Granata director Walter Sabatini criticized the behavior of José Mourinho and the other staffers and players: “With all due respect for the Giallorossi, I have seen ignoble things from a sportsmanship standpoint."

Milan have had major trouble scoring in the last couple of months and will address the problem in the summer, as they are pursuing multiple attackers.

Milan Tipped to Go After Sassuolo and Real Madrid Attackers

April 11, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Real Madrid, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Milan have had major trouble scoring in the last couple of months and will address the problem in the transfer market, as they are keeping tabs on multiple attackers. Their management is mulling over whether to splurge on a pure striker or on the supporting roles.

Juventus have acted swiftly to replace Matthijs De Ligt, as they struck a deal with Torino for Gleison Bremer. The defender seemed destined to Inter.

Bremer Drops Hint About His Preference for the Future

April 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Torino, Transfer Market

Bremer weighed on a few Serie A opponents and his future in an interview, indicating that he has a precise tactical preference in picking his next home. “Virgil Van Dijk is the best in the world, while Kalidou Koulibaly is the top defender in Italy. I see myself as the hardest-working one."

Samir Handanovic could re-up with Inter even though they will bring in André Onana. The goalkeeper hinted that he would continue with the Nerazzurri.

Samir Handanovic Increasingly Likely to Remain at Inter

April 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Samir Handanovic could ink a new contract and stay at Inter even though the club has already signed André Onana. The management and the player are closer to coming to terms than in previous months, when their respective stances had stiffened up.

Juventus and Massimiliano Allegri had their first meeting earlier this week to discuss their transfer market strategies for the summer.

Juventus Plot to Focus on Three Roles in the Transfer Market

April 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Juventus and Massimiliano Allegri had their first meeting to discuss their transfer market strategies for the summer earlier this week. The directors and the coach are in constant communication, but they opted for a proper sit-down to discuss the main priorities.

Stefan De Vrij scored a historic win in the courtrooms over his previous representatives, the Sports Entertainment Group.

De Vrij Gets Revenge on Former Agents over Malicious Deal

April 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Stefan De Vrij scored a historic win over his previous representatives in the courtrooms. The Sports Entertainment Group, which arranged his move to Inter in 2018, was found guilty of an illicit commission in Amsterdam. They were not forthcoming about their agreement with the Nerazzurri.

Dries Mertens has acknowledged that he’s indeed leaving Napoli after refusing to do so for a few weeks, even though his contract ran out on June 30th.

Lazio Considering Going After Napoli Staple to Address Need

April 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Lazio will have to find another backup for Ciro Immobile in the summer, and they have shown interest in Dries Mertens. The Napoli mainstay will be out of contract at the end of the season, but Partenopei have an automatic option to extend his expiring deal.

Sassuolo risk being pillaged by the top teams in the next transfer market window. Their CEO Giovanni Carnevali commented the rumors

Sassuolo CEO Addresses Transfer Market Buzz on Their Jewels

April 8, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Sassuolo risk being pillaged by the top teams in the next transfer market window. Their CEO Giovanni Carnevali commented the rumors, starting with Giacomo Raspadori’s links to Juventus. He also weighed in on Gianluca Scamacca, Maxime Lopez, Davide Frattesi, Domenico Berardi and Hamed Traorè.

Juventus are seeking a new left-back as they wish to move on from Alex Sandro. The veteran is under contract until 2023, and they prefer cashing in on him.

Juventus Actively Looking for Their Next Starting Left-Back

April 7, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus are seeking a new left-back as they wish to move on from Alex Sandro. The veteran is under contract until 2023, and they prefer cashing in on him, at least moderately, rather than facing the risk of losing him for nothing. They are eyeing a Chelsea pair and more foreign targets.

Paulo Dybala Would Reportedly Welcome Milan Courtship

April 7, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Newcastle United, Serie A, Transfer Market

The race to sign Paulo Dybala is moving slowly, and if he had to stay in Italy, he would pick Milan over Inter. However, such proposition clashes with the salary policy of the Rossoneri and his requests. The Nerazzurri talked to his entourage but did not propose a wealthy contract.

Author: Enrico Passarella