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Napoli Announce to Have Come to Terms with Politano

January 31, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli ended a secondary transfer saga right after deadline day in Saudi Arabia, as Matteo Politano has officially prolonged his contract until 2027. The winger was targeted by Al-Shabab in particular, which offered €7M annually for the next three seasons

Fresh off his Roma dismissal, José Mourinho has turned down the advances from Al Shabab, at least for the time being, as he’d like to take over Napoli.

Mourinho Rejects Saudi Offer, Sets Sights on Napoli Job

January 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Fresh off his Roma dismissal, José Mourinho has turned down the advances from Al Shabab, at least for the time being, as he’d like to take over Napoli next summer. His agent Jorge Mendes is on good terms with president Aurelio De Laurentiis.

Al Shabab are making a serious attempt to lure Matteo Politano from Napoli, and the winger is thinking about it. The Saudi club offered €12M to the Azzurri.

Al Shabab Step Up Their Chase of Napoli Winger Politano

January 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Al Shabab are making a serious attempt to lure Matteo Politano from Napoli, and the winger is thinking about it. The Saudi club offered €12M to the Azzurri. Instead, the attacker would earn €7M annually for three years. He has been one of their top performers so far.

Napoli ended a secondary transfer saga right after deadline day in Saudi Arabia, as Matteo Politano has officially prolonged his contract until 2027.

Napoli Winger Politano Draws Attention of Saudi Side

December 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Matteo Politano is having his best campaign since joining Napoli, but his future is uncertain since his contract expires in 2025. The talks to extend it haven’t advanced much. He’s receiving interest from Saudi Arabia and Al Shabab in particular. They are led by an Italian director, Domenico Teti.

The Inter plans to have a quiet January are likely to go pear-shaped, as Juan Cuadrado is seriously considering having Achilles surgery.

Inter Newcomer Snubbed Saudi Arabia Sirens to Join

September 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter disregarded past accidents during his time at Juventus to onboard Juan Cuadrado on a free move this summer. The Colombian took his time before picking his new team and fielded numerous offers. In the end, he took the most prestigious one, but not the richest.

Felipe Anderson alluded to the fact that he could sign an extension with Lazio in short order. The parties have been trying to come to terms for a while.

Lazio Ready to Prolong Contract of Felipe Anderson

September 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Saudi Arabia, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Luis Alberto isn’t the only one whose renewal with Lazio is incoming, as Felipe Anderson is next in line to get a new contract. The winger drew interest from Saudi Arabia, Al Shabab in particular, but decided to stay put. They signed Yannick Carrasco instead.

Roma have earmarked Borna Sosa in the event they had the funds for another quality purchase after signing a midfielder and a striker.

Roma List Stuttgart Ace in Case They Lose Spinazzola

July 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Stuttgart, Transfer Market

Roma have earmarked Borna Sosa in the event they had the funds for another quality purchase after signing a midfielder and a striker. The role isn’t a priority at the moment. The scenario would change if Leonardo Spinazzola moved to Saudi Arabia. Al-Shabab has put forth a €10M bid.

The contract of Leonardo Spinazzola runs out at the end of the season, and Roma might seize the final chance to cash in on him a little in January.

Spinazzola Gets Saudi Offer, Kristensen in Rome to Sign

July 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Leeds United, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

After showing interest in previous weeks, Al-Shabab has lodged a proposal to acquire Leonardo Spinazzola from Roma. The Saudi team proposed €7M. He has just one year on his contract with the Giallorossi. the sum could be enough to convince the team to sell. Instead, the wing-back asked for more.

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