Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Juventus Director Rubbishes Rumors about Cristiano Ronaldo Leaving

March 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Juventus director Fabio Paratici strongly denied the buzz about Cristiano Ronaldo moving in the summer and defended his ace before the Cagliari game. The star striker has been linked to PSG and Real Madrid following the early elimination in Champions League at the hands of Porto.

PSG Becomes First Team Concretely Linked to Cristiano Ronaldo

March 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Paris Saint Germain, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

PSG have begun to examine whether they can acquire Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus in the summer. The Portuguese star would be a strong option in particular if they were unable to reach agreement on a mammoth contract extension with Kylian Mbappé.

Milan Tried to Acquire Bruno Fernandes Twice in Recent Years

March 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Europa League, Italian Football, Manchester United, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Bruno Fernandes could have been on the opposite side in today’s Europa League clash as Milan they tried to sign him a couple twice in the near past. The Rossoneri attempted to get him when he left Udinese and also during his time with Sporting, proposing a partial swap with André Silva.

Milan Skriniar Credits Antonio Conte and Inter for Personal Growth

March 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Uncategorized

Milan Skriniar commented Inter's and his own success in recent months, plauded the work of coach Antonio Conte and did not deny last summer’s transfer market rumors in an interview. The center-back believes that 'Pazza Inter' does not exist anymore.

Juventus Unlikely to Make Sweeping Changes Despite Debacle

March 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Uncategorized

Juventus are dealing with the rough aftermath of another early Champions League elimination, which however might not lead to major changes to the roster or to the overall strategy. Cristiano Ronaldo is considered likely to stay and the key executives are working on the future squad despite their expiring contracts.

Milan Will Face Manchester United with Very Depleted Squad

March 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Manchester United, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Milan will travel to Manchester with just 19 men as they are dealing with several key absences. Only Sandro Tonali has recovered compared to the previous game versus Verona. Ante Rebic and Theo Hernandez, who were hopeful, have been ruled out, like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Hakan Calhanoglu, Mario Mandzukic and Ismael Bennacer.

Ibrahimovic and Lukaku to Get Slap on the Wrist for Coppa Italia Fight

March 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Uncategorized

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romelu Lukaku are set to see minimal punishment for the brawl in the Coppa Italia Derby on January 26th. The federal prosecutor closed the investigation and they will be referred just for unsportsmanlike conduct and not for more serious offenses.

Milan Looking to Sign Porto Attacker Otavio on a Free Transfer

March 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan are not focused only on their own contractual negotiations, as they made an offer for Otavio, whose deal with Porto is up in the summer. After seven years with the Dragoes, the 26-year-old attacker has decided to leave the club to play in one of the top five European League.

Allegri Turned Down PSG, Chelsea, Arsenal and Real Madrid Jobs?

March 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Massimiliano Allegri was in the running for all the high-profile benches that opened up recently, and some that did not change, but he could not accept due to family issues. He received offers from Chelsea, PSG, Arsenal and Real Madrid according to his friend and mentor Giovanni Galeone.

Juventus Unlikely to Ax Andrea Pirlo Despite Champions League Failure

March 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Uncategorized

Juventus are likely to stick with Andrea Pirlo despite the early elimination from Champions League. The gaffer himself stated that he was hired for a "wide-ranging and long-term project that is just getting started." However, a report indicates that there is a possible alternative for the future.

Donnarumma Shopped Around by Agent as Negotiation with Milan Lags

March 9, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The negotiation between Milan and Gianluigi Donnarumma to extend the contract, which is up in the summer, is at an impasse. His agent Mino Raiola has reached out to Juventus, PSG and other clubs to see if they are ready to make a real offer.

ECA Mulling Shocking Proposal That Would Alter the Transfer Market

March 9, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Champions League, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

The European Club Assembly is not discussing only the Champions League reform is its ongoing meeting, as also the structure of the Financial Fair Play is under scrutiny. Andrea Agnelli relayed a bold proposal to limit the transfer market expenses in the future, as the previous sums would be untenable in a post-pandemic world.

Author: Enrico Passarella