Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Juventus have taken more steps toward signing Riccardo Calafiori, who has long been their number one target to shore up the rearguard.

Juventus Getting Closer to Snapping Up Tottenham Target

May 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Juventus have taken more steps toward signing Riccardo Calafiori, who has long been their number one target to shore up the rearguard. They will move on from Alex Sandro and have yet to come to terms with Daniele Rugani, who has an expiring contract.

Alessandro Bastoni is only 25 but doesn’t rule out spending the remainder of his career at Inter: "I'd like to repay the affection."

Bastoni Keen on Staying at Inter for Rest of His Career

May 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Alessandro Bastoni is only 25 but doesn’t rule out spending the remainder of his career at Inter: “I feel likely saying I could stay here forever, especially after the celebrations and the affection shown by everybody, which I'd like to repay."

Parma are back in Serie A three seasons after getting relegated. The Ducali clinched a top-two finish with three matches to go by drawing with Bari.

Parma Seal Serie A Return Following Three-Year Hiatus

May 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Parma, Serie A, Serie B

Parma are back in Serie A three seasons after getting relegated. The Ducali clinched a top-two finish with three matches to go by drawing with Bari on Wednesday after their chasers, Venezia and Como, failed to claim all three points in their respective matches.

Luis Alberto has been playing well since he announced he would leave Lazio at the end of the season, looking reinvigorated and committed to the cause

Luis Alberto Remains Determined to Depart Lazio

May 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Lazio, Ligue 1, Marseille, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Sevilla, Transfer Market

Luis Alberto has been playing well since he announced he would leave Lazio at the end of the season, looking reinvigorated and committed to the cause and buying into the scheme and philosophy of new coach Igor Tudor.

Napoli have reaped major benefits from signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for cheap and aim to replicate such a deal by targeting more Georgian players.

Napoli Would Like to Onboard More Georgian Players

May 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Transfer Market One comment

Napoli have reaped major benefits from signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for cheap and aim to replicate such a deal by targeting more Georgian players. Five who play across Europe have caught their attention in particular. The Partenopei will have to bolster multiple positions.

Milan are regrouping following the fan protest against Julen Lopetegui, and Roberto De Zerbi is being considered, but it'd be costly.

Milan Wouldn’t Face a Lot of Competition for De Zerbi

May 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Brighton, Bundesliga, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Milan are regrouping following the fan protest against Julen Lopetegui, and Roberto De Zerbi is being considered, although he’d be by far the most expensive option. Considering the international landscape, there’s a clear pathway to hire him, but they’d have to overcome Brighton’s resistance.

Inter are reportedly racking Matt O’Riley, who’s turning heads across Europe with his great performances at Celtic Glasgow.

Inter Keeping Tabs on Productive Celtic Glasgow Star

May 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter are reportedly tracking Matt O’Riley, who’s turning heads across Europe with his great performances at Celtic Glasgow. Serie A teams are no strangers to poaching players from the Scotting League. He has bagged 13 goals this campaign.

Juventus exec Cristiano Giuntoli met with Veronique Rabiot, the mother and agent of Adrien, last week, but there were no tangible advancements.

Juventus Eye PSG Misfit as Rabiot Standstill Continues

May 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus exec Cristiano Giuntoli met with Veronique Rabiot, the mother and agent of Adrien, last week, but there were no tangible advancements as far as the negotiation to renew his expiring contract is concerned, The Old Lady hasn't tabled its proposal yet.

Stefano Pioli could land on his feet once Milan officialize his sacking, as, on top of Napoli, Bologna would also take a look at him too.

Milan Coach Poised to Become an Option for Bologna

May 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025

Stefano Pioli could land on his feet once Milan officialize his sacking, as, on top of Napoli, Bologna would also take a look at him if they had to replace Thiago Motta. It would be a return for him. He's highly regarded by director Sartori.

Genoa won’t obstruct the departure of Albert Gudmundsson in the summer but will want to be compensated profusely for letting go of their ace.

Genoa Open to Gudmundsson Departure, Set High Price Tag

May 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Genoa won’t obstruct the departure of Albert Gudmundsson in the summer but will want to be compensated profusely. Their president Alberto Zangrillo took stock: "It would be pointless to deny that he wants to cultivate ambitions that we can’t guarantee."

Shortly after the pivotal call on their bench, Juventus will have to sort out the future of their top youngsters, especially Matias Soulé and Dean Huijsen.

Aston Villa and Dortmund Most Keen on Juventus Duo

April 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Shortly after the pivotal call on their bench, Juventus will have to sort out the future of their top youngsters, especially Matias Soulé and Dean Huijsen. They haven’t decided one way or the other, and their boss will have a say.

Milan seem willing to listen to their supporters and are having second thoughts about hiring Julen Lopetegui despite advanced talks.

Milan Press Pause on Lopetegui Due to Fan Dissent

April 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Brighton, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025

Milan seem willing to listen to their supporters and are having second thoughts about hiring Julen Lopetegui. The Spanish gaffer is the only one their brass has had concrete talks so far. He’s held in high regard by their hierarchy for his international experience.

Author: Enrico Passarella