Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Milan are sorting out the future of their linchpins, and Ismael Bennacer isn’t considered untouchable, with Saudi Arabia looming as a potential destination.

Milan Star Linked with Future Saudi Arabia Transfer

May 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan are sorting out the future of their linchpins, and Ismael Bennacer isn’t considered untouchable, with Saudi Arabia looming as a potential landing spot. The midfielder is likely to end up in the emerging league eventually.

Stefano Pioli will have options after the end of his Milan tenure, although not exclusively depending on him, if he wants to bounce back right away.

Three Outfits Interested in Outbound Manager Pioli

May 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025

Stefano Pioli will have options after the end of his Milan tenure, although not exclusively depending on him, if he wants to bounce back right away without taking a break. He’ll meet with the management midweek to be formally informed of the sacking.

Napoli are focusing on three purchases in particular, Fiorentina’s Lucas Martinez Quarta, Borussia Monchengladbach’s Manu Koné, and Girona’s Artem Dovbyk.

Napoli Zero In on Three Options to Shore Up Their Squad

May 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Borussia Moenchengladbach, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Girona, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli will need reinforcements at every level this summer and are focusing on three purchases in particular, Fiorentina’s Lucas Martinez Quarta, Borussia Monchengladbach’s Manu Koné, and Girona’s Artem Dovbyk in the early preparations for the transfer market window

The agent of Joshua Zirkzee, Kia Joorabchian, is getting busy finding the right landing spot for Joshua Zirkzee, and he has been talking with Arsenal.

Arsenal Threaten Milan and Juventus Plans for Zirkzee

May 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

The agent of Joshua Zirkzee, Kia Joorabchian, is getting busy finding the right landing spot for Joshua Zirkzee, and he has been talking especially with Arsenal director Edu in the last few weeks. The representative reportedly obtained to extend the striker’s €40M release clause.

Giuseppe Marotta expressed his hope Zhang would stay at the helm during the Scudetto celebration, but that would be a surprise after he berated Oaktree.

Inter Expected to Keep Current Front Office Regardless

May 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Marotta expressed his hope Steven Zhang would stay at the helm during the Scudetto celebration, but that would be a surprise following his statement about Oaktree. Despite the looming ownership change, the whole management and Simone Inzaghi are firmly expected to stay.

José Mourinho and former director Tiago Pinto must be fuming about the glorious window Roma are putting together.

Roma All Set to Bring In Director Ghisolfi from Nice

May 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Nice, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma have nabbed their new sporting director, as Nice president Jean-Pierre Riviere confirmed that Florent Ghisolfi would leave to head to Italy. He bid farewell to him following their season finale against Lille, which ended in a two-two draw.

A few more Serie A sides clinched, while other positions and cup berths will depend on the last round and what Atalanta and Fiorentina do in their finals.

How Serie A Could Have Nine Clubs in Europe Next Season

May 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Cagliari, Empoli, Fiorentina, Frosinone, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Udinese

A few more Serie A sides clinched in the most recent round, while other positions and cup berths will depend on the last round and what Atalanta and Fiorentina do in their upcoming finals. UEFA deputy secretary Giorgio Marchetti clarified.

Gleison Bremer would potentially be one of the most profitable Juventus players this summer. However, the management would rather keep him.

Juventus Keen on Keeping Premier League-Linked Bremer

May 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Gleison Bremer would potentially be one of the most profitable Juventus players this summer. However, the management would rather keep him than cash in on him, even though his departure would significantly increase their economic firepower.

Jorge Mendes is eager to cook up some business with Milan and has offered one of his clients, Diogo Costa, to potentially replace Mike Maignan.

Porto Goalkeeper Proposed to Milan During Maignan Saga

May 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Jorge Mendes is eager to cook up some business with Milan and has offered one of his clients, Diogo Costa, to potentially replace Mike Maignan. The Rossoneri are having trouble coming to terms with their star goalie. His departure can’t be totally ruled out.

With two matches to go before the end of the season, Juventus have decided to dismiss Massimiliano Allegri due to the events after the Coppa Italia final.

Juventus Sack Allegri Following Coppa Italia Victory

May 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025

With two matches to go before the end of the season, Juventus have decided to dismiss Massimiliano Allegri due to the events after the Coppa Italia final. The Bianconeri were widely expected to move on from him in the summer.

Alessandro Buongiorno will be in high demand in the summer and he wouldn’t shy away from the challenge of moving to England.

Torino Star Defender Hints at Premier League Transfer

May 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Transfer Market

Alessandro Buongiorno will be in high demand in the summer and he wouldn’t shy away from the challenge of moving to England should the opportunity present itself. He addressed his future in an interview: “The Premier League is particularly enticing to me."

Massimiliano Allegri may have a lot of flaws, but style wasn’t among those, at least until Wednesday. That’s part of what kept him on the Juventus bench.

Allegri Wasted a Golden Opportunity to Go Out Well

May 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Tactical Trends

Massimiliano Allegri may have a lot of flaws, but style wasn’t among those, at least until Wednesday. That’s part of what kept him on the Juventus bench for seemingly an eternity. Considering that, the events following the Coppa Italia final were jarring.

Author: Enrico Passarella