Serie A 2024-2025 Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Pellegrini snapped out of his funk in Thursday’s Europa League clash with Braga, getting the nod after not playing for three matches.

Roma Star Finally Bounces Back, Pushes Away Rumors

December 13, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Pellegrini snapped out of his funk in Thursday’s Europa League clash with Braga, getting the nod after not playing for three matches and scoring the opening goal: "I surely needed this period, and it was nice to liberate myself today."

Paulo Fonseca didn’t attack his squad out of anger or nervousness following the win over Red Star Belgrade, but rather his philippic had been prepared.

Fonseca Receives Support, Keeps Going After Tirade

December 13, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Paulo Fonseca didn’t attack his squad out of anger or nervousness following the win over Red Star Belgrade, but rather his philippic had been prepared to provide a jolt and cause a reaction. He had warned the players at length prior to the game.

Lorenzo Pellegrini and Roma are about to hit a crossroads, as there are just 18 months left on his contract. Galatasaray are waiting in the wings.

Galatasaray Watching Pellegrini Struggles at Roma

December 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market One comment

Lorenzo Pellegrini and Roma are about to hit a crossroads, as there are just 18 months left on his contract. The Giallorossi want their captain to react to his present difficulties before starting to discuss an extension.

Leonardo Spinazzola might leave Napoli just six months after joining in a free move after leaving Roma.

Napoli Preparing to Change Their Deputy Left-Back

December 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Leonardo Spinazzola might leave Napoli just six months after joining in a free move from Roma. The left-back hasn’t been a regular since Antonio Conte switched from 3-4-2-1 to 4-3-3 earlier in the season, with Mathias Olivera playing a lot more.

Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli is sure Juventus will keep Francisco Conceiçao, whiel Danilo announced he won't leave in January.

Giuntoli Bullish on Conceiçao, Danilo Says He Will Stay

December 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli is sure Juventus will keep Francisco Conceiçao despite signing him on an initial loan with no option to buy and confirmed their January strategy. Danilo dismissed the notion he's on his way out.

Milan got the better of Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday night, but Paulo Fonseca wasn’t pleased about his team’s performance.

Fonseca Questions Milan Players’ Effort Level in Rant

December 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Milan got the better of Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday night, but Paulo Fonseca wasn’t pleased about his team’s performance in the narrow win. He slammed his players in his post-game remarks: "The result isn't enough to satisfy me."

Torino are advancing in the negotiation to sign Marko Arnautovic, as they have found more room to maneuver in this case than for Giovanni Simeone.

Torino Making Waves in Pursuit of Inter Fringe Forward

December 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Torino are advancing in the negotiation to sign Marko Arnautovic, as they have found more room to maneuver in this case than for Giovanni Simeone. The Granata lost Duvan Zapata to an ACL early in the season.

Milan have parted ways with their rather obscure sporting director Antonio D’Ottavio, who has been playing second fiddle to Geoffrey Moncada.

Milan to Go Through a Minor Front-Office Shake-Up

December 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan have parted ways with their rather obscure sporting director Antonio D’Ottavio, who had played second fiddle to Geoffrey Moncada in the last few years. He was promoted after the ousting of Christian Maldini and Frederic Massara.

Paulo Dybala has finally been healthy for a couple of weeks in a row and has been able to start in three consecutive matches.

Resurging Dybala Getting Closer to Roma Extension

December 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Paulo Dybala has finally been healthy for a couple of weeks in a row and has been able to start in three consecutive matches, seeing full minutes in the past two. It’s the first time it has happened this season.

Inter hit a low point offensively in the clash with Bayer Leverkusen, as they failed to take a shot. It’s the first time it happened in three years.

Subpar Offensive Production Starting to Hinder Inter

December 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Inter hit a low point offensively in the clash with Bayer Leverkusen, as they failed to take a shot on target. It’s the first time it has happened in three years. The Nerazzurri were seemingly settling for a draw but gave up a late goal.

Ardian Ismajli has had a strong start to the season quarterbacking the Empoli defense and has drawn the interest of Napoli and Juventus.

Ismajli Agent Talks Race Between Napoli and Juventus

December 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Ardian Ismajli has had a strong start to the season quarterbacking the Empoli defense and has drawn the interest of Napoli and Juventus. His agent and intermediary Serxhio Mezi revealed that he has been in touch with the Azzurri.

Juventus aren’t going big game hunting offensively in January but could indeed bring in a new deputy striker and are eyeing more options.

Juventus Linked to Former Milan Target and Verona Star

December 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, West Ham Leave a comment

Juventus aren’t going big game hunting offensively in January. A major move could happen in the summer when the future of Dusan Vlahovic will be decided. In the meantime, they have earmarked a few more options to serve as his deputy.

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