Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Atalanta Closing in on Shakhtar Donetsk Midfielder

December 25, 2020 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

After completing the purchase of Joakim Maehle from Genk, Atalanta have reached an agreement to sign Viktor Kolavenko from Shakhtar Donetsk for free in the summer, who has already signed a pre-contract. The club is considering adding him in January.

Juventus Pursuing Another Napoli Player to Fill Out the Front-line

December 25, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market 4 comments

While Juventus are still monitoring their long-time target Arkadiusz Milik, a more realistic possibility to complete their attack is another Napoli striker: Fernando Llorente, whom the Partenopei could consider letting go for free since he has not played almost at all this season and to get rid of his salary.

Russian Club Tried To Poach Roberto De Zerbi

December 25, 2020 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The good work of Roberto De Zerbi has not gone unnoticed abroad and Spartak Moscow recently attempted a bold move as they wanted lure him away immediately, but they were rebuffed by both Sassuolo and especially the coach.

Two Former Serie A Coaches Likely to Be Edged Out for PSG Job

December 24, 2020 Enrico Passarella PSG, Serie A

In a minor surprise on Thursday, PSG decided to sack Thomas Tuchel. While two gaffers that spent time in Serie A were in the running, Massimiliano Allegri and Thiago Motta, Mauricio Pochettino is the clear frontrunner to become his successor.

Lazio Striker Could Depart in January as Tensions Brew

December 24, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Felipe Caicedo might leave in January as report suggests the management instructed the coach to use Vedat Muriqi over him, as it happened in Wednesday's match against Milan. Fiorentina have long pursued him and could offer a swap.

Napoli Still Under Investigation for Possible Violations of COVID Protocol

December 24, 2020 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Napoli have won the appeal on the round 2 match initially awarded to Juventus, but they remain under investigation for potential breaches of the COVID-19 protocol in the lead-up of that game, which could result in a fine.

Milan Coach Extremely Confident About Calhanoglu’s Extension

December 24, 2020 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Stefano Pioli sound very optimistic about Hakan Calhanoglu’s future at the club in the post-game interview following Wednesday’s win over Lazio as the player and the club are currently engaged in a negotiation to extend his expiring contract.

Milan – Lazio Player Ratings: The Rossoneri Stars Deliver

December 23, 2020 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

In Serie A Round 14, Milan hit hard and early, but Lazio slowly but surely worked their way back into the match only to be pipped at the post in the stoppage time. Here are our player ratings for the game.

While it’s not yet sure who their starting goalkeeper will be, Napoli have found their next back-up in veteran Salvatore Sirigu.

Roma Considering Acquiring New Starting Goalkeeper

December 23, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino, Transfer Market

Since they have gotten uneven performances from their goalkeepers, Roma are pondering signing a new starter in January and have discussed a swap of loans between Pau Lopez and Salvatore Sirigu with Torino, Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Inter Mulling Swap with Cagliari to Add Veteran Striker

December 23, 2020 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market One comment

Inter are working on multiple fronts to strengthen the roster in January and the latest option that emerged to fill out the attack is Leonardo Pavoletti. The Nerazzurri are currently engaged in a negotiation with Cagliari for Radja Nainggolan.

Chievo Denounce Racist Incident Against Obi in Pisa Match

December 23, 2020 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie B

Joel Obi was victim of a racist incident during Tuesday’s match against Pisa, Chievo denounced with an official statement. According to the club, the opponent Michele Marconi told the Nigerian midfielder it was the “rebellion of the slaves” while they were arguing about a foul.

Atalanta Strike First Adding Fullback from Belgium

December 23, 2020 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market One comment

The transfer market window has yet to officially open, but Atalanta have already secured their first acquisition as Genk announced late on Tuesday to have reached agreement for the sale of right-back Joakim Maehle.

Author: Enrico Passarella