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Juan Jesus, Lautaro Martinez, Inter vs Napoli

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 29: Jesus Rises Above Hate, Maldini Stuns Cagliari

March 19, 2024 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Tactical Trends

While the clash between Inter and Napoli was supposed to be a top showdown between the champions-elect and their predecessors, the double Champions League elimination reduced it to a battle of the wounded. To make matters worse, the match was blemished by a controversial incident which we will discuss later on.

Martin Zubimendi will be a hot commodity in the summer and, while he has been linked to Juventus and Milan could be keen too, it’ll take a major offer

Arsenal Target Likely Too Pricey for Juventus and Milan

March 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Martin Zubimendi will be a hot commodity in the summer and, while he has been linked to Juventus and Milan could be keen too, it’ll take a major offer to convince Real Sociedad to sell him. Despite being a strong fit for either side, he’s too expensive.

Inter are making evaluations about their future attack, and they hosted the agent of Ciro Immobile during their recent trip to Madrid.

Inter Recently Had a Summit with the Agent of Immobile

March 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter are making evaluations about their future attack, and they hosted the agent of Ciro Immobile during their recent trip to Madrid. The Nerazzurri have snapped up Mehdi Taremi but have yet to decide whom their fourth and eventually fifth striker will be next season

Juventus held a summit with Bayern Munich about ten days ago. The two powerhouses have often done business together on the transfer market in recent years.

Juventus Discussed a Few Players with Bayern Munich

March 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus held a summit with Bayern Munich about ten days ago. The two powerhouses have often done business together in the transfer market in recent years. The two front offices met after the return leg against Lazio.

Olivier Giroud is giving serious thought about moving to the MLS at the end of the season. He’ll make the call in May, but it's gaining steam.

Milan Star Giroud Freshly Linked with MLS Transfer

March 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, MLS, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Olivier Giroud is giving serious thought about moving to the MLS at the end of the season. He’ll make the call in May, but such a possibility is gaining steam. The talks between his entourage and the possible landing spots have ramped up.

Napoli are laying the groundwork for a busy summer, where they’ll part ways with several players who will need to be replaced adequately.

Napoli Planning to Go After Touted Eredivisie Couple

March 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli are laying the groundwork for a busy summer, where they’ll part ways with several players who will need to be replaced adequately. On top of Victor Osimhen, recent newcomers Jesper Lindstrom, Natan, and Jens Cajuste will be made available.

Fiorentina CEO Joe Barone is in serious but stable condition at the San Raffaele Hospital. The official was rushed to the clinic from the club’s retreat.

Fiorentina Chief Barone Hospitalized After Major Scare

March 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Fiorentina CEO Joe Barone is in serious but stable condition at the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. The official was rushed to the clinic from the club’s retreat in Cavenago di Brianza ahead of the match with Atalanta on Sunday.

Juventus have been in a freefall ever since dropping points versus Empoli and losing Inter, de facto kissing goodbye to their Scudetto aspirations.

Juventus Slump Has Reached Historical Proportions

March 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Juventus have been in a freefall ever since dropping points versus Empoli and losing Inter, de facto kissing goodbye to their Scudetto aspirations. The skid that started back at the end of January has yet to end, but a late-season coaching change is improbable.

Inter and Lautaro Martinez need some more time to negotiate, but CEO Giuseppe Marotta doesn’t expect the talks to take much longer.

Marotta Provides Timetable on New Lautaro Contract

March 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter and Lautaro Martinez need some more time to negotiate, but the exec doesn’t expect the talks to take too long: “We will surely reach a conclusion before the end of the season. We have a splendid relationship with his agent too."

Samuel Chukwueze hasn’t met expectations and will need to make his presence felt in the final stretch of the season to stay put at Milan.

Serie A Spotlight: Milan Light Up Bentegodi, Juventus Slumps Again & More

March 18, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

The last Serie A matchday ahead of March's international break delivered some breathtaking moments and new heroes but also disappointments. Buckle up as we walk you through the most captivating stories of Gameweek 29.

Dimarco stunned fans inside San Siro, breaking the deadlock against Frosinone after letting fly an unbelievable goal just past the midfield line.

Inter Urged to Show Composure After Painful Week

March 17, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Federico Dimarco has urged his Inter teammates to avoid desperation after taking another bad beat on Sunday. Only a few days after crashing out of the Champions League on penalties, Nerazzurri shared the spoils with Serie A title-holders Napoli in a 1-1 home draw.

Juan Jesus: "Spalletti? He Helped Me a Lot, He Wanted Me"

Juan Jesus Maintains Napoli Deserved More Than Draw at Meazza

March 17, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Former Inter center-back Juan Jesus is adamant Napoli deserved more than just a draw after a dramatic 1-1 stalemate at Giuseppe Meazza. The Brazilian scored a free header in the 81st minute, undoing Matteo Darmian's first-half opener.