Serie A 2020-2021 Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Mancini Heaps Praise on Napoli, Laments Lack of Options

October 18, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Italian Football, Italy, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Serie A 2021-2022, The Azzurri

Italy coach Roberto Mancini attended Il Gran Galà del Calcio, which assigned the awards for the past Serie A season, and commented on the national team and the current campaign: "The championship has been nice, but there are fewer and fewer Italians. Only the usual ones are getting regular minutes."

Milan captain Davide Calabria, who was handed the armband after the departure of Romagnoli, has expressed happiness of realizing his childhood dream.

Calabria: “Milan Scudetto Most Beautiful Emotion of My Life”

August 1, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Milan captain Davide Calabria, who was handed the armband after the departure of Alessio Romagnoli, has expressed happiness in realizing his childhood dream. He looked back at last season's successful campaign in an interview.

As anticipated, RedBird Capital has completed the first stage of the Milan takeover today. The parties put pen to paper and announced the €1.2B acquisition.

RedBird Capital Finalizes First Step of Milan Takeover

June 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

As anticipated, RedBird Capital has completed the first stage of the Milan takeover today. The parties put pen to paper and announced the €1.2B acquisition earlier today. Previous owners Elliott will remain involved with a minority stake.

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has been heavily rumored to leave Lazio in the summer, but team president Claudio Lotito pumped the brakes.

Lazio Owner Lotito Minimizes Milinkovic-Savic Rumors

May 10, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Manchester United, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has been heavily rumored to leave Lazio in the summer, but team president Claudio Lotito pumped the brakes: “He is not up for sale. The journalists always talk about money, but I care more about technical and moral values."

Despite the words of his agents, who hinted at a departure, Napoli still have some chances to retain David Ospina, who is on an expiring deal.

Spalletti in Favor of Retaining Napoli Veteran Goalie

May 9, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Despite the words of his agents, who hinted at a departure, Napoli still have some chances to retain David Ospina. Coach Luciano Spalletti is pushing for such solution. On the other hand, president Aurelio De Laurentiis is skeptical about meeting his requests.

Luis Alberto bagged his prettiest goal of the season to seal the deal in Lazio-Sampdoria. He and Maurizio Sarri have not always seen eye-to-eye.

Lazio Keen on Keeping Midfield Maestro Despite Interest

May 9, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Luis Alberto bagged his prettiest goal of the season to seal the deal in Lazio-Sampdoria. He and Maurizio Sarri have not always seen eye-to-eye, and he has offered mixed remarks about his future. Still, despite the rumors, he could be one of their building blocks.

Serbia midfield talisman Nemanja Matic will leave Manchester United for free in the summer, and a move to Roma is in the picture.

Juventus Not in Talks with Manchester United Midfielder

May 9, 2022 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Despite the rumors coming from England, Juventus are not close to signing Nemanja Matic. The Serbian midfielder announced that he would leave Manchester United on a free by rescinding his contract early. Afterwards, he was linked to José Mourinho's Roma.

Juventus will have to make their call on Alvaro Morata and Moise Kean shortly. Both strikers are on loan, and their options to buy amount to €60M total.

Morata Uncertainty Fuels Kean Odds to Stay at Juventus

May 9, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, everton, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Juventus will have to make their call on Alvaro Morata and Moise Kean shortly. Both strikers are on loan, and their options to buy amount to €60M. The Bianconeri do not intend to spend that much. However, eplacing them both would be very expensive.

Milan gathered intel on several strikers to complete their attack, but their favorite is Hugo Etikité. Coming to terms with PSG won’t be easy

Inter Lay Eyes on Reims Starlet as Alternative Plan

May 9, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Inter will try to add a young center-forward in the summer, and it may not be Gianluca Scamacca after all, even though they have been chasing him for a few months. Sassuolo have set a high evaluation for their starlet. The Nerazzurri are seeking other options.

The remaining matches of the 2021-2022 season could easily be the final ones for David Ospina at Napoli. The goalkeeper is on an expiring contract.

Ospina Interested in Real Madrid Reunion with Ancelotti

May 6, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

The remaining matches of the 2021-2022 season could easily be the final ones for David Ospina at Napoli. The goalkeeper is on an expiring contract and strongly considering leaving. The Azzurri have not really pushed the envelope to re-up his deal up so far.

Roma will reward the fans that suffered through the 1-6 drubbing against Bodo/Glimt by gifting them the tickets for the European Conference League final.

Roma Once Again Display Goodwill Towards Their Fans

May 6, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Roma will reward the 166 fans that suffered through the 1-6 drubbing against Bodo/Glimt by gifting them the tickets for the European Conference League final. They reached it by nipping Leicester City. The match against Feyenoord will take place in Tirana on May 25th.

Milan are determined to bring in a top-notch right winger in the summer and could bid farewell to both Junior Messias and Samu Castillejo.

Milan to Make Room for New Winger with Two Departures

May 6, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Milan are determined to bring in a top-notch right winger in the summer. While Alexis Saelemaekers is likely to stay, the Rossoneri are considering partying ways with Junior Messias to open up a spot on the roster. Samu Castillejo is definitely on his way out.

Category: Serie A 2020-2021