Category: Calciomercato

Serie A Transfer Market Session Ratings – Part Two

Bologna, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Italy, Parma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market, Udinese
It's the second part of our The Cult of Calcio's transfer ratings, where we rate the summer transfer campaign of every Serie A club in the 2020-2021 season. After analyzing the transfer market of the top 7 clubs in Part one, it's time to take a look at the mid-table clubs, from ambitious Sassuolo to disappointed Cagliari, without forgetting Chiesa's departure from Fiorentina.
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The fans of Italian football got to know how their favorite teams will look in 2020-2021. So here's Part One of our Serie A Transfer Ratings

Serie A Transfer Market Session Ratings – Part One

AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market One comment
The Italian transfer market has just shut its doors. Although this was an unusual transfer session sandwiched between two awkward seasons, some things remain the same, as some clubs were able to successfully strengthen their squads, others spent the last two months chasing unlikely targets. So here's Part One of our Serie A Transfer Ratings.  
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Diego Laxalt was out-of-favour at Milan in Italy, but now joining Scottish champions Celtic Glasgow, he has a new opportunity to revitalize his career

Celtic “Perfect Place” for Laxalt to Prove Milan Doubters Wrong

AC Milan, Calciomercato, Celtic Glasgow, Italian Football, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market
Diego Laxalt was out-of-favor at Milan in Italy, but now joining Scottish champions Celtic Glasgow, he has a new opportunity to revitalize his career. This is a really great chance for Laxalt but it remains one that needs to be taken with caution. It's a completely different ball game out in the Scottish Premier League and at a club like Celtic.
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Gerard Deulofeu lightens-up Udinese's Transfer market

Deulofeu Makes Udinese Loan Move: Can He Save Their Season?

Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market, Udinese
Deadline day saw some big moves right across Europe, and one of them was the Gerard Deulofeu loan move from Watford to Udinese. After losing their opening games and looking as though they might struggle this season, the pressure is on the Bianconeri and the incoming Deulofeu will have it all to do if he's to help his new side fend off relegation.
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In the last transfer market day, Juventus grabbed the lion share of the day as they finally secured the services of Federico Chiesa from Fiorentina

Chiesa Move to Juventus Left Bitter Taste in Fiorentina Fan Mouths

Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market
In a whirling last day of calciomercato - which was entertaining and confusing as usual, despite the coronavirus pandemic limiting the magnitude of the transfer market session - Juventus finally secured the services of Federico Chiesa from Fiorentina. The Viola fans were not happy about that but the 22-year-old's loyalty until the end shouldn't be questioned.
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Lazio have secured Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira on a season-long loan deal.The 24-year-old played a big part in United's last campaign

Lazio Seal Pereira Loan – What to Expect From the Man United Man

Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market, Uncategorized
Lazio have secured Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira on a season-long loan deal. The 24-year-old played a big part in Manchester United's last campaign but struggled to find playing time recently. All in all, this looks to be a really positive outcome for all parties as Pereira is still young and Lazio an attacking-minded and fresh side for him to grow.
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Ex-Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian is about to link-up with former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte at Inter, finalizing his move from Parma

Matteo Darmian Nearing Inter Move: Are We Yet to See the Best of Him?

Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester United, Parma, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market
Ex-Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian is about to link-up with former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte at Inter, finalizing his move from Parma. The 30-year-old began life on Rossoneri side of Milan. Over 10 years ago he featured for the Rossoneri and now, after a journey taking him from Palermo, to Torino and Old Trafford and back to Italy with Parma, he's set to join the Nerazzurri.
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Juventus' Douglas Costa had been linked with a move to Man United but the Brazilian wants to fight for his place in Andrea Pirlo's side

Perhaps Douglas Costa Should Have Taken Man United Chance…

Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market
Juventus' Douglas Costa had been strongly linked with a move to Manchester United throughout the summer, but recent reports claim the Brazilian wants to fight for his place in Andrea Pirlo's side. At 30-years-old, Douglas Costa seems to be falling off the boil a touch, and he might yet live to regret turning down the Man United offer of regular first-team action.
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Manchester United's Diogo Dalot spent 2021/22 on loan at Milan, establishing himself as a key contributor to the team's success enroute UCL qualification.

Milan Readying New Bid for Man United Ace to Cover Full Back Role

AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market
Milan are reportedly lining up a second bid for Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot this week. The Rossoneri have had a busy week in the transfer market, specifically in the full-back department. It started with the club receiving an unnamed offer for Andrea Conti. Thus, Stefano Pioli's search for a defensive addition has taken a detour to the right side of the defense.
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Should Inter Allow Radja Nainggolan to Rejoin Cagliari?

Cagliari, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market
Inter midfielder Radja Nainggolan is set to end his underwhelming stint in Milano and complete a return to Cagliari on a permanent basis where he'll be reunited with his former Roma boss Eusebio Di Francesco as well as his Sardinian fanbase. So is Antonio Conte right to sanction Nainggolan's exit from Inter? And what should we then expect from Cagliari this season?
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Balotelli is an enigma: From Totti’s horror tackle to battles with racism, he has seen it all, but maybe a possible move to Genoa will help him bounce back

Mario Balotelli, The Enigma’s Possible Last Chance at Genoa

AC Milan, Brescia, Calciomercato, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester City, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market
Mario Balotelli is a real enigma. From Francesco Totti’s horror tackle to constant battles with racism, he has faced it all. But the Italian forward has also made many mistakes on his own. Joining Genoa might now be the last hurrah for the 36-time capped Italy international and his last chance to redeem a career that didn't live up to the expectations.
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Federico Chiesa has stated his desire to leave Fiorentina, with both Milan and Juventus having been linked with the Italian starlet

Chiesa Asks to Leave Fiorentina: Can Commisso Deter Milan or Juve?

AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market
Federico Chiesa has stated his desire to leave Fiorentina, with both Milan and Juventus having been linked with the Italian starlet. One of Italy's most exciting prospects, the 22-year-old has been a part of Fiorentina's first-team for the past five seasons now but last time around, his 10 goals in 34 Serie A games has led him to being linked with a move away from Florence.
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