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Juventus Could Make Yet Another Attempt to Sign Berardi

June 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie B, Transfer Market Leave a comment

The never-ending saga between Juventus and Domenico Berardi could have another chapter this summer. The Bianconeri reached out to the player to see whether he’d be interested in joining, receiving a resounding yes. At this stage, the two clubs haven't talked yet.

Como are back in Serie A after an over 20-year absence. They held onto the two-point lead they had over Venezia heading into the final matchday on Friday.

Fabregas-Led Como Promoted to Serie A in Final Round

May 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella Como, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie B

Como are back in Serie A after an over 20-year absence. They held onto the two-point lead they had over Venezia heading into the final matchday on Friday. After trailing for a decent chunk of the game, they shared the spoils with Cosenza.

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.

Milan will likely finish January without a new defender, but they are loaning out one of their own, Marco Pellegrino. He's headed to Salernitana.

Milan Sending a Pair of Young Talents Out on Loan

February 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Palermo, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie B, Transfer Market

Milan will likely finish January without a new defender, but they are loaning out one of their own, Marco Pellegrino. He's headed to Salernitana. The two teams had to contact FIFA for the deal to go through due to a clerical mistake,

Pirlo Under Threat at Sampdoria Ahead of Palermo Challenge

November 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Coppa Italia, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie B, Transfer Market

Backed by Andrea Radrizziani, the Blucerchiati secured the signature of Andrea Pirlo to head the dugout, but things have not gone as planned in Genoa. A new sporting director could be appointed as well, in view of the disastrous summer transfer market, where several key figures such as Wladimiro Falcone, Francesco Caputo and Manolo Gabbiadini left the club.

Claudio Cassano is off to a splendid start in his maiden season after Cittadella acquired him from Roma last summer. He drew the nod in all four matches.

Former Roma Youth Product Making Noise Early in Serie B

September 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie B, Transfer Market

Claudio Cassano is off to a splendid start in his maiden season after Cittadella acquired him from Roma last summer. He drew the nod in all four official matches so far. He has yet to score but has shined consistently. The Granata paid €200k to sign him.

Atalanta are about to complete a purchase they have long set up, as wingback Emil Holm will take the medicals on Wednesday.

Juventus Not Giving Up the Chase for Swedish Talent

August 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A Femminile, Serie B, Spezia, Transfer Market

Juventus have rekindled their interest in Emil Holm. Atalanta haven’t struck a complete agreement with Spezia just yet. The Bianconeri are keen on adding him, but they’ll need to trim their squad before making an addition. Samuel Iling and Matias Soulé, who could use some more playing time, could be loaned out.

Marco Pellegrino has jumped ahead of Konstantinos Koulierakis in the two-man race to round out the Milan defense. The front office had new contacts.

Milan Advancing in Deal for Atletico Platense Defender

August 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie B, Transfer Market

Marco Pellegrino has jumped ahead of Konstantinos Koulierakis in the two-man race to round out the Milan defense. The front office had new contacts with Atletico Platense to set up the deal. Sampdoria are after the center-back too. The Rossoneri seem to prefer the Argentine before he costs less.

Juventus will likely be in the hunt for a midfielder in January, considering the Paul Pogba situation, which will be clearer at that point.

Samardzic and Audero Reach Milan to Sign with Inter

August 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie B, Transfer Market, Udinese

Lazar Samardzic and Emil Audero are about to become new Inter players formally. Both arrived in Milan Wednesday night to take the medicals and put pen to paper. The Udinese prodigy will ink a five-year contract. Instead, the goalie is joining on loan from Sampdoria.

Inter have completed the acquisition of Yann Sommer. The goalkeeper arrived in Italy Sunday and completed the medicals and inked a three-year contract.

Yann Sommer Puts Pen to Paper on Contract with Inter

August 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Benfica, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie B, Transfer Market

Inter have completed the acquisition of Yann Sommer. The goalkeeper arrived in Italy Sunday and completed the medicals and inked a three-year contract Monday. He was the first to officialize the transfer by bidding farewell to his former fans on Instagram. The Nerazzurri shelled out €6M.

Sassuolo and Salernitana have enquired Bari for information about Cheddira. Yet, Bari’s demands do not look likely to incite a move from either side.

Cheddira the Subject of Interest from Sassuolo and Salernitana

August 7, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bari, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Salernitana, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie B, Transfer Market

Sassuolo and Salernitana have also enquired Bari for information about Cheddira. Yet, Bari’s demands do not look likely to incite a move from either side. Cheddira is contracted with Bari until the summer of 2025, and the Puglia-based outfit are expected to demand atleast €10M for the versatile forward.

Juventus are on the verge of reaching an agreement in principle for Gonzalez, with agent Martin Gustadisegno already doing the legwork to finalize the deal.

New Juve Stopper Set to Sign for Salernitana on Loan

August 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie B, Transfer Market, Uruguay

Just days after signing Valencia youth product Facundo Gonzalez, Juventus are preparing to send the youngster out on loan to fasten his development. Knowing the fact that playing time is going to be limited next season in a talented Bianconeri side under Max Allegri, Gonzalez is in line for a loan transfer.

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