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Ranocchia Wishes Skriniar Came to Terms with Inter

January 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Andrea Ranocchia is keeping up Inter after his retirement and weighed in on their season, Milan Skriniar, and more: "As a fan, I wished he re-upped because I am fond of him and he did great things with this jersey. He’s already one of the best in the world."

Following the retirement of Andrea Ranocchia, we take a look back at his playing career and compared it to his Bari teammate, Leonardo Bonucci

Bonucci and Ranocchia: The Contrasting Paths of Bari’s Fraternal Twins

September 24, 2022 Michel Sakr Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Tactical Trends

In 2009, Antonio Conte achieved his first major accolade in his young managerial career, leading Bari towards Serie A. On their initial campaign following promotion, the southerners had some interested names within their ranks, the likes of Paulo Barreto, Sergio Almiron and Andrea Masiello just to name a few. Nonetheless, none was more intriguing than Andrea Ranocchia and Leonardo Bonucci, who were collectively nicknames "The Bari Twins".

Less than 48 hours after leaving Monza, Andrea Ranocchia announced that he was hanging his cleats for good, providing his explanation.

Ranocchia Confirms He’s Retiring Following Monza Exit

September 23, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Monza, Serie A

Less than 48 hours after leaving Monza, Andrea Ranocchia announced that he was hanging his cleats for good. The former Inter defender motivated his decision: "I’ve been going through a rough stretch in the past year and a half. It’s almost as if a flip was switched."

Monza surprisingly announced to have mutually parted ways with Andrea Ranocchia yesterday. The former Inter defender was their first signing.

Veteran Defender Mulling Future After Leaving Monza

September 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Monza surprisingly announced to have mutually parted ways with Andrea Ranocchia yesterday. The former Inter defender was their first signing following the historic promotion to Serie A. He had agreed to a three-year contract. However, he suffered a serious lower leg injury after just a handful of games.

The most recent Serie A match-day has been rough in terms of injuries for multiple teams as Djimsiti, Ranocchia and Zaniolo got hurt.

Roma and Atalanta Hit by Injuries in Second Serie A Round

August 23, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Monza, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

The most recent Serie A match-day has been rough in terms of injuries for multiple teams. Berat Djimsiti fractured his left fibula in the Milan clash, while Andrea Ranocchia his right one in the loss against Napoli, on top of spraining his ankle. Nicolò Zaniolo dislocated his shoulder in Roma-Cremonese.

Monza already secured two new starters in Alessio Cragno and Andrea Ranocchia and continue to go big-game hunting in the transfer market.

Monza Transfer Market Plans Include Inter and Napoli Rejects

June 28, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Monza already secured two new starters in Alessio Cragno and Andrea Ranocchia and continue to go big-game hunting in the transfer market. The Brianzoli are openly chasing after Stefano Sensi, Matteo Pessina and Andrea Pinamonti.

Inter Milan Looking to Clear Ranks This Summer

Inter Looking to Clear Their Ranks With Summer Sales

May 22, 2021 Marko Vrakela Inter Milan, Serie A

Inter Milan chiefs are readying a massive squad clear-out in the summer to raise funds for new signings following a triumphant 2020/21 Serie A season. As reported by SempreInter, the Nerazzurri are desperate to offload several fringe players to accumulate funds to finance their spending spree.

Inter Eyeing Betis Defender Aissa Mandi to Add Depth to the Backline

April 12, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Inter are considering making a cheap addition to the back-line and are keeping tabs on Aissa Mandi. The center-back will meet with Betis Sevilla next week but is expected to tell the club that he will not extend his expiring contract. The Nerazzurri have offered him a four-year deal worth €2M per season and are reportedly nearing an agreement.

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