Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Lazio and Simone Inzaghi Reach Agreement on Contract Renewal

January 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

After a lengthy negotiation and some back and forth in previous months, Lazio management and Simone Inzaghi have decided to move forward together and open a new cycle as they agreed to a three-year extension that will run through June 2024.

Real Madrid Best Juventus and Other European Giants for Bosman Move

January 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

David Alaba has reached agreement to a pre-contract with Real Madrid and has already taken the medicals ahead of the summer transfer. The Spanish giants have emerged victorious in the rich sweepstakes to sign the defender for free, as he his deal with Bayern Munich will expire in June, beating out the competition coming from Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Juventus.

Free Agent Mario Mandzukic Officially Joins Milan

January 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan announced on Tuesday that Mario Manzukic has officially signed his six-month contract, which includes a second optional year that could be activated by the qualification to Champions League and the amount of appearances he makes.

Torino Sack Marco Giampaolo and Appoint Davide Nicola

January 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino

Torino have decided to fire Marco Giampaolo and turn to Davide Nicola. The Granata currently sit in 18th position in the standings, tied with Parma, with just 13 points after 18 games. The final straw was a nil-nil draw with Spezia, where they played for 80 minutes with a one-man advantage but could not score.

Parma Pursuing Multiple Big Names to Strenghten the Roster

January 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Parma are slated to be one of the most active clubs in the January window and, after closing the deal with Milan for Andrea Conti, they are chasing after Mehdi Benatia and Jean-Clair Todibo to reinforce the defense and Franco Vazquez for the midfield.

Milan Looking to Close the Deal for Chelsea Defender

January 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Milan want to complete the acquisition of Fikayo Tomori early in the week, but they are still negotiating with Chelsea about the option to buy. The 23-year-old defender would join on an initial loan, but the Italian club is trying to reduce the €30M fee asked by the Blues to eventually acquire him in the summer.

Roma Coach Paulo Fonseca Under Scrutiny After Derby Debacle

January 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Roma owners were extremely disappointed by the performance of the team in the Lazio match, to the point that they are evaluating the position of Paulo Fonseca, as they want to win a trophy over the next three years and are questioning whether he is really the right man for the job.

Inter Poised to Unveil New Logo as Part of Rebranding Campaign

January 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Inter are set to enter a new era as the Chinese ownership have decided to tweak the full name and change the logo of the team, switching from Football Club Internazionale Milano to just Inter Milano. The logo will be simplified as well and will likely include just two letters.

Arkadiusz Milik Getting Closer to Joining Olympique Marseille

January 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Arkadiusz Milik has agreed to terms with Olympique Marseille, while the French club and Napoli are negotiating the final details of the formula and the fee of the move. Marseille have upped their offer and have reportedly come close to meeting Napoli's asking price thanks to some bonuses. The 26-year-old striker would move on an initial 18-month loan with obligation to buy.

Genoa Bring In International Pair Including Ex-Roma Midfielder

January 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Genoa have kicked off their January reinforcement campaign with two players from foreign leagues as they announced the acquisition of Kevin Strootman from Olympique Marseille, while Jerome Onguene has already landed in Italy in order to finalize his transfer.

Amazon Enters the Fray for Serie A Broadcast Rights

January 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Amazon is in the running to acquire at least part of the rights to broadcast Serie A in the next three seasons as the January 26th’s deadline to bid approaching. The League, which is offering various packages based on the platform, is looking for at least €1.15B per year for the entirety of the offer, with a €117M spike per season compared to the current deal.

Manchester City and Juventus Set to Duel for Sassuolo Rising Star

January 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester City, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Manchester City are monitoring Manuel Locatelli, however their interest has yet turn into a real attempt to acquire him and Sassuolo are highly unlikely to sell him in January. The situation should change in the summer, but Juventus will be a major threat as they have identified him as the top target to strengthen the midfield.

Author: Enrico Passarella