Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Napoli and Torino will enter the key stages of the negotiation for Alessandro Buongiorno now that Italy have been eliminated from Euro 2024.

Napoli to Accelerate Talks to Sign Coveted Torino Ace

July 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Transfer Market

Napoli and Torino will enter the key stages of the negotiation for Alessandro Buongiorno now that Italy have been eliminated from Euro 2024. The competition didn’t help the Granata as they had hoped. The defender didn’t log any minutes.

Juventus and Fiorentina have come to terms on the transfer of Moise Kean, setting up the first of many departures from the Bianconeri.

Juventus to Sell More Players After Shipping Off Kean

June 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market One comment

Juventus and Fiorentina have come to terms on the transfer of Moise Kean, setting up the first of many departures from the Bianconeri. La Viola will pay €12M plus €5M add-ons, a couple of which easy to trigger.

Inter haven’t abandoned hope of signing Albert Gudmundsson despite their execs’ remarks about him and Fiorentina making strides to onboard him.

Inter Still in Pole Position to Purchase Genoa Staple

June 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter and Genoa will stay in touch after finalizing the Josep Martinez deal, as Albert Gudmundsson remains the top offensive target for the Scudetto winners. It’ll be a slow burn, as the Nerazzurri need to offload a few players first.

Milan and Newcastle United could do more business together after arranging the massive Sandro Tonali transfer last summer.

Milan Hold Wide-Ranging Talks with Newcastle United

June 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan and Newcastle United could do more business together after arranging the massive Sandro Tonali deal last summer. The two clubs met up to discuss a few players earlier this week. The Magpies need to sell by the end of June.

It wouldn’t be Italy if there weren’t some drama to make it out of the group stage. It won’t take long to know if the Zaccagni gem will ignite them.

Italy Coach Spalletti Is Learning on the Job, and It Shows

June 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

It wouldn’t be Italy if there weren’t some drama to make it out of the group stage. It won’t take long to know whether the Mattia Zaccagni gem will ignite the Azzurri or if it was just a flash in the pan in a rather lackluster tournament so far.

After probing a few options, Roma have come out in the open for Enzo Le Fée to bolster their midfield, but their first bid was turned down.

Roma Table Solid Offer for Versatile Rennes Midfielder

June 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Rennes, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

After probing a few options, Roma have come out in the open for Enzo Le Fée to bolster their midfield. The Giallorossi quickly reached agreement on his personal terms. Instead, they’ll have to up their bid to convince Rennes.

The Napoli hierarchy moved from words to action, traveling to Germany to visit Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and his agent Mamuka Jugeli to their extension offer.

PSG Amply Outbidding Napoli on Kvaratskhelia Contract

June 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

The Napoli hierarchy moved from words to action, traveling to Germany to visit Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and his agent Mamuka Jugeli to table their offer to extend his contract. The parties will need to negotiate to come to an understanding.

If Juventus add Jadon Sancho, it’ll be in a late deal with Manchester United handsomely contributing to his wages like they did with Borussia Dortmund.

Juventus Keeping in Touch with the Entourage of Sancho

June 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus only want a winger on loan for now and, after testing the waters, they had new contacts with the representatives of Jadon Sancho. The youngster is back at Manchester United after temporarily returning to Borussia Dortmund last season.

As long anticipated, Milan will have their U-23 squad, named ‘Futuro,’ in Serie C starting next season, joining Juventus and Atalanta.

Milan Second Team ‘Futuro’ Officially Part of Serie C

June 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie C

As long anticipated, Milan will have their U-23 squad, named ‘Futuro,’ in Serie C starting next season, joining Juventus and Atalanta. They have been tending to the project for months but needed one team to be excluded to join the third division.

Inter are facing competition for Dan Ndoye, as Manchester United kicked the tires on him. His agent Lodovico Spinosi spoke up.

Agent of Inter and Man United Target Hints at Transfer

June 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester United, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter are facing competition for Dan Ndoye, as Manchester United kicked the tires on him His agent Lodovico Spinosi spoke about his client: "There’s not much substance for now, but only inquiries. He's doing very well. He's wanted in Italy and abroad."

Romelu Lukaku would have no problem joining Milan despite his Inter past, as such a relationship ended very messily, and his previous beef Ibrahimovic.

Lukaku Open to Milan Move, Napoli Keep Chasing Too

June 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Romelu Lukaku would have no problem joining Milan despite his Inter past, as such a relationship ended very messily, and his previous rough encounters with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who’s an executive now. Chelsea prioritize a permanent sale for now.

PSG have shortlisted Dean Huijsen to get younger in the back, and Juventus could be open for business at the right price.

PSG Take an Interest in Promising Juventus Defender

June 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

PSG have shortlisted Dean Huijsen to get younger in the back, and Juventus could be open for business at the right price. The prodigy spent the second half of last season on loan at Roma, featuring 14 times. He scored twice and assisted once.

Author: Enrico Passarella