Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Milan Eyeing Lazio Star as Possible Calhanoglu Replacement

December 17, 2020 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

While Milan are engaged in a negotiation to extend the expiring contract of Hakan Calhanoglu, they have started to line up possible replacements and they asked for information about Luis Alberto, but Lazio slapped a €50M price tag on their star midfielder.

Some Familiar Faces Affected by New Chinese Salary Cap

December 16, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market One comment

The Chinese League has lured away several players with lofty wages over the last few years, but that is about to change due to a new restrictions imposed by the Federation, which will drastrically reduce the salary of foreign footballers.

Genoa Coach on the Hot Seat Ahead of Milan Clash

December 16, 2020 Enrico Passarella Genoa, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Genoa coach Rolando Maran could get the ax as soon as Wednesday night if his team loses in embarrassing fashion against Milan and the club has already lined up two familiar faces as his possible replacements, a report suggests.

Chelsea Fullback Will Not Leave for Cheap, Says Agent

December 16, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market One comment

Emerson Palmieri is once again a target for the Serie A teams, but Chelsea will not just give him away for nothing despite his lack of playing time, his agent Fernando Garcia says. He has been linked to Inter, Juventus and Napoli.

Alvaro Morata is our man of the match for Juventus Vs Lazio Player Ratings

Morata Agent Spills the Beans on Juventus Move

December 16, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Alvaro Morata has had an excellent start of the season in his second stint at Juventus, but in the summer it looked like he was a fallback option after the Bianconeri could not close the deal for Edin Dzeko and Luis Suarez. His agent Juanma Lopez disputed the notion in an interview.

Milan to Rekindle Negotations with Linchpin on Expiring Contract

December 15, 2020 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Transfer Market One comment

Milan are scheduled to meet Hakan Calhanoglu’s agent tomorrow before the Genoa game to try to reach an agreement on an extension, as the contract of the Turkish playmaker will expire in June of 2021.

Juventus Outcast Sami Khedira Finally Nearing an Exit

December 15, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Juventus are working to part ways with Sami Khedira in January and the latest developments have been positive in that regard, as the two sides are nearing an agreement to facilite the departure of the midfield, which refused to consider it during the summer.

Fans Unlikely to Return in Stadio Anytime Soon

December 15, 2020 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Italian sport minister Vincenzo Spadafora admitted that it is too soon to think about fans returning in the stadia because the COVID-19 pandemic has not relented enough for it to be possible, even though they are working on it.

European Powerhouses Eyeing Inter Star

December 15, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

The strong performances of Nicolò Barella have made noise around Europe and Barcelona and PSG have asked for information about his availability ahead of the summer window, today’s edition of Corriere dello Sport reports. However, Inter have no intention of selling him and want to extend his contract.

Three Clubs on Retreat Before Final Matches of 2020

December 14, 2020 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino

After going through sticky patches and losing over the weekend, three Serie A teams have opted for some seclusion to try to turn things around in the final stretch of 2020. Torino, Fiorentina and Bologna announced on Sunday that will be on retreat before the Winter break

Another Name Added To Potential Inter Cull

December 14, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market 2 comments

Ivan Perisic joins the list of players that might leave Inter in January as the club is planning to reduce the roster as wished by coach Antonio Conte. Christian Eriksen, Matias Vecino, Radja Nainggolan and Andrea Pinamonti are rumoured to be on their way out as well.

Next Opponents Set for Serie A Teams in Champions and Europa League

December 14, 2020 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A 2020-2021

Different fortunes in the UEFA draw for the Serie A teams: Juventus got Porto, Atalanta will face Real Madrid and Lazio were paired with Bayern Munich. In the Round of 32 of Europa League, Milan got Red Star Belgrade, Napoli were coupled with Granada and Roma is poised to tangle with Braga.

Author: Enrico Passarella