Al-Alhi Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Not Much Changed for Chiesa After Meeting with Motta

July 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Federico Chiesa practiced for the first time under new Juventus coach Thiago Motta on Monday. The two discussed about his role if he stayed. The scenario stays the same, as the coach doesn’t consider him central to his schemes.

After a long period of reflection with his wife Laura, Napoli ace Zielinski decided against choosing to accept the big money transfer to the Middle East.

Zielinski Rebuffs Al-Alhi Transfer for a Second Time

August 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Celta Vigo, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Piotr Zielinski is poised to stay put at Napoli after turning down a new offer from Saudi Arabia. The midfielder had the same stance a couple of weeks ago, but the new advances from Al-Alhi made him have second thoughts. The decision appears to be definitive.

Juventus have started thinking about going after Zielinski for a potential Bosman addiction considering the June 30 expiration date.

Napoli Staple Zielinski Inches Closer to Al-Ahli Move

August 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli are going full-throttle for Gabri Veiga because they expect Piotr Zielinski to depart soon, as Al-Ahli stepped up their pursuit. The Azzurri rejected a pair of offers, but the Saudi suitors will likely meet their request soon enough. The Partenopei asked for a €30M fee and should soon be offered as much.

Roger Ibanez is headed to Saudi team Al-Ahli. While the two sides are finalizing their agreement, José Mourinho announced his departure on Instagram.

Roma Defender Ibanez Set to Join Saudi Side Al-Ahli

August 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Nottingham Forest, Roma, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roger Ibanez is headed to Al-Alhi. While the two sides are finalizing their agreement, José Mourinho announced his departure on Instagram: “Be happy, ‘garoto.’ I know you’ll miss me. Thank you for your last jersey. Now you can pay for an adequate dinner for my staff and me. Enjoy Saudi Arabia.”

Napoli are keeping tabs on a few options to round out their midfield, in particular Boubakary Soumaré, but they are more likely to stay as is.

Napoli Set Sights on Physical Leicester City Midfielder

July 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Leicester, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market

Napoli have earmarked Boubakary Soumaré to address their midfield. The Partenopei need to bring in a new backup to substitute Tanguy Ndombélé, who wasn’t retained from Tottenham. They’ll sign an extra player if Piotr Zielinski bolts due to his contractual situation. Al-Alhi are interested in Stanislav Lobotka.

Giuntoli was one reason why Napoli succeeded in luring Piotr Zielinski from Udinese back in 2016, and the director is eager to bring him to Turin.

Zielinski Rebuffs Saudi Advances to Haggle with Napoli

July 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Piotr Zielinski won’t be lured by the Saudi sirens, at least for the time being, as he’d like to stay at Napoli. He’ll try to come to an understanding with the brass, which wants the players entering the final year of their contracts to either leave or re-up.

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