Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Inter aim to have an even stronger attack next season but will have to overcome relevant economic and technical hurdles to make it happen.

Inter Limited About What They Can Do Offensively

May 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter aim to have an even stronger attack next season but will have to overcome some economic and technical hurdles. While Simone Inzaghi wouldn’t mind have five starting-caliber strikers, that would create problems with the UEFA and Serie A lists.

PSG were considered a potential threat to Juventus in the race to appoint Thiago Motta since he has deep ties with the French powerhouse.

PSG Won’t Upset Juventus Apple Cart on Thiago Motta

May 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

PSG were considered a potential threat to Juventus in the race to appoint Thiago Motta since he has deep ties with the French powerhouse. While their Champions League elimination could have further fueled the buzz, owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi nipped the problem in the bud.

Roma are nearing an agreement with Gaetano Castrovilli, whose contract with Fiorentina is about to expire. He recently scored his first goal in over a year.

Roma Track Fiorentina Midfielder for a Bosman Move

May 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma are nearing an agreement with Gaetano Castrovilli, whose contract with Fiorentina is about to expire. He recently scored his first goal in over a year after undergoing knee reconstructive surgery. He has played just 200 minutes this season.

Atalanta will add two veterans in the next few days, as they have come to terms with Rui Patricio and Juan Cuadrado, who were out of contract

Inter Reportedly Unlikely to Offer Cuadrado a New Deal

May 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter have already decided to move on from a few players on expiring contracts, Alexis Sanchez, Stefano Sensi, and Davy Klaassen, and they are leaning in that direction for Juan Cuadrado as well, but it’s not set in stone yet.

Roma have opened their search for a new striker and have listed Samu Omorodion and Simon Banza. The former is their top choice at the moment.

Roma, Napoli, Arsenal, and Tottenham Eye Atleti Talent

May 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Roma and Napoli will need a new center-forward in the summer and have set sights on Samu Omorodion, who’s breaking through at Alaves while on loan from Atletico Madrid. Arsenal and Tottenham are also keen on the prodigy

While the future of several Juventus players hangs in the balance, Dusan Vlahovic is one of the few who already knows he will stay put.

Juventus and Vlahovic on the Same Page About the Future

May 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

While the future of several Juventus players hangs in the balance, Dusan Vlahovic is one of the few who already knows that he will most likely stay put in Turin this summer. The Bianconeri would like to agree to a renewal to lower his yearly salary.

Juventus and Napoli will rekindle their interest in Georgiy Sudakov next summer as they’ll need to retool their midfield.

Juventus and Napoli Likely Priced Out for Shakhtar Star

May 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus and Napoli will rekindle their interest in Georgiy Sudakov next summer as they’ll need to retool their midfield. However, he might be just a pipe dream for them given his sky-high price tag and the competition. The Azzurri made a strong January attempt.

Davide Frattesi hasn’t had the prominent role he perhaps hoped for in his first Inter season, but he doesn’t regret the choice he made last summer.

Frattesi Happy at Inter, Rebuffs Inquiry from La Liga

May 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Davide Frattesi hasn’t had the prominent role he perhaps hoped for in his first Inter season, but he doesn’t regret the choice he made last summer. He pushed to join them despite being tracked by all the top Italian sides,

Roma have nabbed their new sporting director, as Nice president Jean-Pierre Riviere confirmed that Florent Ghisolfi will leave to head to Italy.

Roma Interested in Poaching Up-and-Coming Nice Director

May 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Nice, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025

Roma are in the final stages of the process of appointing a new director following Tiago Pinto’s resignation and have whittled down their shortlist to three candidates, with Nice’s Florent Ghisolfi at the top of it, Their previous exec stepped down in February.

Napoli owner De Laurentiis would like to open a new multi-year cycle with the right man in the dugout and plans to attempt to lure Gian Piero Gasperini.

Napoli Testing the Waters for Atalanta Boss Gasperini

May 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025

Aurelio De Laurentiis would like to open a new multi-year cycle with the right man in the dugout and plans to attempt to lure Gian Piero Gasperini away from Atalanta before appointing one of the other candidates who are easier to get.

Milan have turned their attention to Benjamin Sesko in their search for a no.9 who would succeed Olivier Giroud, who will join Los Angeles FC.

Milan Pursuing RB Leipzig Star with More Determination

May 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan have turned their attention to Benjamin Sesko in their search for a no.9 who would succeed Olivier Giroud, who will join Los Angeles FC. The Austrian center-forward might have surpassed Joshua Zirkzee in their preferences. The Rossoneri are plotting a proper blitz.

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.

Juventus Closer to Chiesa Renewal Despite Roma Interest

May 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus have put all their extensions on hold for now, and Federico Chiesa figures to be one of the thorniest ones. The winger has had an up-and-down season but is finishing strong. Roma are waiting in the wings with a keen eye.

Author: Enrico Passarella