Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Lazio seemed to have convinced Daichi Kamada to exercise his option to prolong his contract, but the talks collapsed right before the deadline.

Kamada Changes His Mind on Lazio, EPL Team Frontrunner

May 31, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lazio seemed to have convinced Daichi Kamada to exercise his option to prolong his contract, but the talks collapsed right before the deadline. The midfielder asked to include a low release clause in his contract, but the team refused.

The first in-person meeting in a while between Inter and Alejandro Camano, the agent of Lautaro Martinez, went better than initially imagined.

Top Inter Star Finally Expected to Finalize Renewal

May 31, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

The first in-person meeting in a while between Inter and Alejandro Camano, the agent of Lautaro Martinez, went better than initially imagined. The star striker has de facto accepted the contract extension offered by the team, lowering his requests.

Next week should finally be the time for Juventus to announce Thiago Motta as their next coach and complete a chase that started months ago.

Thiago Motta the Right but Not Riskless Hire for Juventus

May 31, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

Next week should finally be the time for Juventus to announce Thiago Motta as their next coach and complete a chase that started months ago. The delay appears to be simply technical. The Bianconeri gave him some time to unplug.

Roma have decided to keep Angelino, while Leonardo Spinazzola will most likely depart at the end of June as his contract expires.

Roma Buy Out Angelino, Set to Bid Adieu to Spinazzola

May 31, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, RB Leipzig, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma have decided to keep Angelino, while Leonardo Spinazzola will most likely depart at the end of June as his contract expires. The Giallorossi have picked up their €5M option to retain the Spanish fullback. They’ll settle it in three yearly installments.

Napoli were quickly linked to Romelu Lukaku once Antonio Conte became the frontrunner to become their coach, as Chelsea could be interested in Victor Osimhen.

Napoli Not in Talks with Chelsea, Mull More Strikers

May 31, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Celta Vigo, Chelsea, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Napoli were quickly linked to Romelu Lukaku once Antonio Conte became the frontrunner to become their coach, as Chelsea could be interested in Victor Osimhen. However, there’s nothing in the works regarding such a blockbuster deal at this stage.

Italy lost one staple before the start of the pre-Euro retreat in Coverciano, as Francesco Acerbi bowed out due to a sports hernia. The Inter defender suffered from it late in the season.

Acerbi Getting Hurt Throws a Wrench in Italy Plans

May 31, 2024 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, The Azzurri

Italy lost one staple before the start of the pre-Euro retreat in Coverciano, as Francesco Acerbi bowed out due to a sports hernia. The Inter defender suffered from it late in the season, missing multiple matches. He will undergo surgery to address it,

Inter and Milan will have some secondary moving parts concerning their attacks to take care of in addition to trying to complete top-notch additions.

River Plate Track Inter Outcast, Milan to Keep Deputy

May 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, River Plate, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter and Milan will have some secondary moving parts concerning their attacks to take care of in addition to trying to complete top-notch additions. The Nerazzurri will have to offload both Joaquin Correa and Marko Arnautovic.

Juventus will have to make the call on Federico Chiesa this summer since his contract expires in 2025. The Bianconeri haven’t concurred to a renewal yet.

The Future of Chiesa is Ways Away from Being Determined

May 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus will have to make the call on Federico Chiesa this summer since his contract expires in 2025. The Bianconeri haven’t managed to concur to a renewal at this stage. They don’t want to lose him for nothing in a year.

Milan have set sights on the Premier League to bolster their defense and, on top of Emerson Royal, they have started tracking Igor.

Milan Display Preliminary Interest in Brighton Defender

May 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan have set sights on the Premier League to bolster their defense and, on top of Emerson Royal, they have started tracking Igor. Brighton signed him from Fiorentina for €16M plus €3M add-ons. His price tag is pretty much unchanged.

After much speculation, Daichi Kamada is set to stay at Lazio with the most straightforward solution to do so, activating a multi-year option.

Kamada Re-Ups with Lazio, Aston Villa After Guendouzi

May 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

After much speculation, Daichi Kamada is set to stay at Lazio with the most straightforward solution to do so, activating the multi-year option that was agreed upon last summer. The deadline to exercise it is May 30th. The entourage of the Japanese floated some alternates.

Roma will have a decision to make about their no.9 role in the summer and are contemplating going after Arnaud Kalimuendo to replace Romelu Lukaku.

Roma Keen on Rennes Striker to Shore Up Frontline

May 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Rennes, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma will have a decision to make about their no.9 role in the summer, and director Florent Ghisolfi is contemplating going after Arnaud Kalimuendo to replace Romelu Lukaku. They'll welcome back Andrea Belotti after a six-month loan spell at Fiorentina.

The negotiation between the entourage of Joshua Zirkzee and Milan has seemingly been put on ice during Euro 2024, also due to problems over the commissions.

New Details Come to Light About Terms to Sign Zirkzee

May 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

The teams that want Joshua Zirkzee will have to wait to concretely start tussling to acquire him. His €40M release clause is valid from July 1st to August 15th. Therefore, they have about a month to convince him to leave Bologna.

Author: Enrico Passarella