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Atalanta Beat the Competition and Find Their New Starting Goalkeeper

June 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Serie A, Transfer Market, Udinese

Atalanta are one step away from completing one of the richest acquisitions of their history. They have reached an agreement with Udinese for Juan Musso. The Bergamaschi have offered €20M to seal the deal. The transfer should be completed once he will be back from Copa America. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini often voiced some discontent about his options for the role last season. Pierluigi Gollini will be on the move in the summer.

Sweden bowed out of the competition after succumbing to defeat against Ukraine whose manager Andriy Shevchenko is slowly, but steadily delivering

Fined for Being Boring! Ukraine Defeat Sweden in Last Round of 16 Game

June 30, 2021 Eduard Banulescu Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, Sweden, Ukraine

One of the most successful mid-sized teams in Europe, Sweden were also one of the most tedious seen at Euro 2020. On Tuesday night, they bowed out of the competition after succumbing to defeat against Ukraine whose manager Andriy Shevchenko is slowly, but steadily delivering.

England vs. Germany is one of the biggest derbies in international football. Tonight, they found themselves with nothing left to hide behind. England won!

Germany Relive 1966 Tragedy as England Claim Quarter-Finals Spot

June 29, 2021 Eduard Banulescu England, Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, Germany

England versus Germany is one of the biggest derbies in international football. Tonight, just like too scraggy boxers in a ring, the teams found themselves with nothing left to hide behind. England won! And, if 1966, 1990, or 1996 are any indicators, this will be a nation-uniting result.

Salernitana in Trouble as FA Asks to Amend Trust for Serie A Admission

June 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A

The Italian Football Association (FIGC) has rejected the first solution to solve the problem of the Salernitana ownership. Half of its shares belong to Lazio president Claudio Lotito through his son, which is no longer lawful with both teams now in Serie A. They have until Saturday to fix the problems. Otherwise, they risk being excluded from the League. The two controlling companies are looking to bide time before selling the team.

Juventus Midfielder Changes His Mind but the Club Eyes a Replacement

June 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Aaron Ramsey is widely considered the most likely Juventus midfielder to leave in the summer. The player himself hinted at a departure, citing his struggles in Turin. However, his entourage recently made it known that he would like to stay and work again under Massimiliano Allegri. He would be tough to move because of his salary, In the meantime, the Bianconeri are among the teams tracking Renato Sanches, who has a €30M price tag.

Milan and Roma Interested in Highly-Rated RB Leipzig Playmaker

June 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Marcel Sabitzer may leave RB Leipzig this summer to take on a different challenge. The midfielder was one of the main protagonists in Austria’s impressive Euro run. He has only a year left in his contract with the German club and is not inclined to extend it. Milan and Roma both appreciate his skill-set. His deal has a €50M release clause, but he could move for less, although not for particularly cheap. Both sides want a new midfielder.

Five Players That Milan Should Sign in This Summer Transfer Market

June 29, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

After an encouraging campaign that saw them return to the Champions League for the first time in eight years, Milan are now looking to build a squad that can take them to the next level. Stefano Pioli possesses a roster of young stars led by the immortal Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but some additions are needed if the club wishes to do well on the continental stage and make a serious run for the Scudetto at the same time.

Despite the emotions at play, Mbappé will be eager to score against Milan, the club he idolized as a youngster and inflict perhaps a third winless UCL game.

Mbappé Reacts to Euro Flop, Focus Moves to PSG vs Real Madrid Duel

June 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Euro 2020, PSG, Real Madrid, Transfer Market

Kylian Mbappé did not deliver in the Euro, which ended with the deciding miss in the penalty shoot-out against Switzerland. “It is very tough to turn the page, I feel immense sadness after this elimination." He is now set to be the main piece of the possible domino of high-profile strikers. His contract expires is up in a year, and the negotiations to extend it have not gone well. He has asked for €50M wages to PSG, and Real Madrid covet him.

Arsenal Trying to Hijack Napoli Signing, Linked to Sassuolo Fullback

June 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Arsenal are eyeing a pair of fullbacks with Serie A ties. They have made an offer for Nuno Tavares, whom Napoli have been extensively pursuing in recent weeks. Moreover, they added Mert Muldur to the list of possible replacements for Hector Bellerin. Both defenders have a €15M price tag. The Turkish international is among the options to substitute the Spaniard that has recently been linked to Inter and Atletico Madrid.

Atalanta Make Surprise Move for Milan Midfielder, Still Tracking AZ Star

June 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Atalanta intend to acquire another midfielder and have short-listed Tommaso Pobega and Teun Koopmeiners. The former is back at Milan after a loan spell at Spezia, while the latter could leave AZ for €15/20M. The Rossoneri have yet to decide what to do with their youngster. Pobega bagged 6 goals in 20 matches with the Aquilotti last season, while the Dutch midfielders has shined in Eredivisie. Still, they plan to hold onto Pessina.

Switzerland aren't exactly known for their exciting way of playing football: Still, with little to lose in a match against France, the Swiss came swinging

Euro Bringing Out Best and Worst of All as Switzerland Shock France

June 28, 2021 Eduard Banulescu Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, France, Switzerland

Switzerland aren't exactly known for their exciting way of playing football. Still, with little lest to lose in a match against World Champions France, the Swiss came swinging. This was a game with goals galore, and much like the previous match between Spain and Croatia an ambassador for the European Championship.

Croatia Cancel Two-Goal Gap but Spain Progress in Extra Time

June 28, 2021 Eduard Banulescu Croatia, Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, Spain

In modern football, when things are really going well, a game can be decided in mere minutes. This is what Croatia found out today. Their brave and often inspired display against Spain won them the support of fans the world over. But Spain's consistency and sangfroid won them the game.