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Kristjan Asllani is now fully an Inter player. He had joined from Empoli on loan with conditioned obligation to buy. It was merely a technicality.

Inter Outcast Linked with Winter Return to Empoli

September 23, 2023 Marko Vrakela Empoli, Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Out-of-favor Inter midfielder Kristjan Asllani could be heading back to Empoli when the transfer window reopens for business in January. According to FCInterNews, the 21-year-old Albanian has grown tired of his sparse first-team opportunities at Giuseppe Meazza and is looking for a way out.

Motta is reportedly nearing a contract extension at Bologna, and the announcement is expected to become official during the upcoming international break.

Motta Never Spoke to Napoli, Reveals Agent Canovi

September 22, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Thiago Motta is reportedly nearing a contract extension with the Rossoblù, and the announcement is expected to become official during the upcoming international break. Lawyer and agent Alessandro Canovi is perfectly sure of the coach’s regard for Bologna’s next game against Hellas Verona.

Gasperini praised De Ketelaere for his display and compared him to ex-forward Iličić, as the Belgian took his Atalanta tally to two goals from five games.

De Ketelaere Eager to Maintain Momentum Post Atalanta Win

September 22, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atalanta, Calciomercato, Europa League, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Gian Piero Gasperini praised De Ketelaere for his impressive display and compared him to former forward Josip Iličić, as the 22-year-old took his tally to two goals from five games for Atalanta. The striker himself expressed confidence in his displays in his post-match interview.

Sardar Azmoun recently made his Roma debut after joining on loan from Bayer Leverkusen last summer. His agent Andrea Pellegatti commented.

Roma Newcomer Looking to Earn Permanence at the Club

September 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Sardar Azmoun recently made his Roma debut after joining on loan from Bayer Leverkusen last summer. His agent Andrea Pellegatti dished on his move and mindset: “His goal is to do well to stay put since the Giallorossi have an option to buy. He fit right in."

Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali has revealed that a move could very well materialize in January, given Juventus put a proper offer on the table for Berardi.

Sassuolo CEO Carnevali Hints at Berardi Transfer to Juventus

September 22, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali has revealed that a move could very well materialize in January, given the Bianconeri put a proper offer on the table. He gave some context as to how the saga panned between the two clubs: ""I admit that there was a contact after Berardi asked to go."

Only three teams have had the honors of going unbeaten so far in Serie A, and Lecce are one of them. Gilardino feels his Genoa have to proceed with caution.

Genoa Coach Gilardino Previews Tough Trip to Unbeaten Lecce

September 22, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Only three teams have had the honors of going unbeaten so far after four games in Serie A, and Lecce are one of them. As the Salentini await to host Genoa, in what is touted to be high-tempo clash at the Stadio Comunale Via del Mare, visiting coach Alberto Gilardino feels his side have to proceed with caution.

Cristiano Ronaldo has asked his lawyers to recoup €19M he believes Juventus owe him through the CONI’s College of Arbitration.

Juventus Not Concerned with Ronaldo Monetary Request

September 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Cristiano Ronaldo has asked his lawyers to recoup €19M he believes Juventus owe him through the CONI’s College of Arbitration. The body settles disparate between players and clubs. The controversy stems from the shady moves by the Bianconeri on wages during the pandemic.

Raine Group has been quietly searching for buyers for Inter in the last few months. They appear to have found an investor willing to meet Suning’s requests.

Fresh Rumours About a Potential Inter Sale Resurface

September 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Raine Group has been quietly searching for buyers for Inter in the last few months. They appear to have found an investor willing to meet Suning’s requests, more precisely, a Middle-Eastern fund. The bank is optimistic the deal could go through this time.

Milan will have to think about a succession plan up front sooner rather than later, considering Olivier Giroud’s age and could make a splash.

Milan Add Pair of Talents to Future Offensive Shortlist

September 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan will have to think about a succession plan up front sooner rather than later, considering Olivier Giroud’s age. While their hopes lie on Noah Okafor and Luka Jovic this season, the Rossoneri management is mulling making a splash in the future. Jonathan David is not so secretly their top option.

Dzeko believes Inter diverted all their attention to the UEFA Champions League last season instead of Serie A, as they were ultimately defeated by City.

Dzeko Examines Inter Resolve to Snub Serie A Last Season

September 21, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Edin Dzeko believes the Nerazzurri diverted all their attention to the UEFA Champions League last season instead of Serie A. While Inzaghi’s Inter were left undone by Manchester City in the final, Napoli bulldozed their way enroute a historic Scudetto title after 33 years, leaving no chance for other sides.

Adrien Rabiot could have been a Roma player instead of joining Juventus a few years ago when he departed PSG as veteran director Walter Sabatini revealed.

Roma Could Have Signed Juventus Star Back in the Day

September 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Adrien Rabiot could have been a Roma player instead of joining Juventus a few years ago when he departed PSG as veteran director Walter Sabatini revealed: "I let him slip through my fingers. I had reached an agreement to sign him on a free transfer."

Although Pavard didn’t get to the best of starts, he eventually grew into the match and ultimately retrieved the ball that ended in Lautaro’s equaliser.

Inter Debutant Pavard: “Lot of Aggression in Italian Football”

September 21, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Although Pavard didn’t get to the best of starts, he eventually grew into the match and ultimately retrieved the ball that culminated in Lautaro Martinez’s 87th minute equaliser. He expressed his satisfaction at making his maiden Nerazzurri start, having been being left on the bench for four straight Serie A games.

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