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Lautaro Martinez Claps Back, Relishes Time at Inter

March 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Argentina, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Lautaro Martinez once again professed his attachment to Inter while talking from Argentina during the international break: “I’m having a nice moment, and I didn’t expect to get to this point considering the connection of the team with my compatriots."

Even though Maurizio Sarri threatened to quit following the loss against Salernitana, it doesn’t look like there’ll be quick changes on the Lazio bench.

Lazio Mull Stunning Reunion with High-Profile Coach

November 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Argentina, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Even though Maurizio Sarri threatened to quit following the latest loss against Salernitana, it doesn’t look like there’ll be changes on the Lazio bench in the near future. But it’s possible the coach and the club will part ways at the end of the season if the results aren’t satisfactory.

Juventus have been not so quietly working on the acquisitions of Teun Koopmeiners and Lewis Ferguson and are ready to include thier promising youngsters.

Juventus Starlet Matias Soule Opens Up on Joining Bianconeri

November 18, 2023 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A

Matias Soule admits it took him only ten minutes to choose Juventus when the Italians knocked on his door in 2020. The record-time Serie A champions poached him as a minor from Velez Sarsfield three years ago, giving him a taste of Europe's football at a young age.

Dybala has suffered from the lack of consistency this campaign due to an injury but nonetheless remains an integral piece of José Mourinho’s setup.

Dybala: “I Called Mourinho Before My Mother Post World Cup Win”

November 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher Argentina, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, World Cup 2022

Paulo Dybala has suffered from the lack of consistency at Roma this campaign due to a collateral ligament injury, but nonetheless remains an integral piece of Jose Mourinho’s setup. He shared insights into his relationship with Mourinho and the Special One’s apparent ‘love’ towards Argentines.

Frosinone have shut the door on an early return of Matias Soulé, Enzo Barrenechea, and Kaio Jorge at Juventus through the words of their director.

Soulé Picks Argentina, Angelozzi Talks Juventus Links

November 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella Argentina, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus could make an attempt to bring Matias Soulé back in January, but Frosinone haven’t been formally informed of it at this stage. Their director Guido Angelozzi commented on the winger before the Coppa Italia tilt against Torino: "They gave us three strong players. There hasn’t been any request at this stage."

Nicolas Gonzalez reflected on the disappointment of missing the World Cup due to injury, his Fiorentina spell, and more in an interview.

Fiorentina Staple on World Cup Blow and His Final Team

October 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella Argentina, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, River Plate, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Nicolas Gonzalez reflected on the disappointment of missing the World Cup due to injury, his Fiorentina spell, and more in an interview: "“ didn’t believe in these things beforehand, but I talk with a psychologist now. Those who hadn’t seen me play in a while say that there has been a significant change."

Ex-Roma forward Pastore has revealed Milan as the Italian club he would have preferred playing for, despite his three-season stint with the Giallorossi.

Ex-Roma Forward Pastore Reveals Failed Milan Dream

October 23, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Argentina, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Former Roma forward Javier Pastore has revealed Milan as the Italian club he would actually have preferred playing for, despite his three-season stint with the Giallorossi. Pastore transferred from Palermo to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2011 but disclosed he would have rather chosen Milan.

Alejandro Gomez reportedly tested positive for a banned substance before the 2022 World Cup. He has been notified of a two-year suspension.

Monza Newcomer Set to Face Doping-Related Suspension

October 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Argentina, Italian Football, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla

Alejandro Gomez reportedly tested positive for a banned substance before the 2022 World Cup. He has been notified of a two-year suspension earlier this week. He was popped during a surprise check-up in November of that year. El Papu blamed his son’s cough syrup, which he took without informing the team doctors.

Lucas Beltran has been called up by Argentina in the last two international breaks, but he has yet to debut with La Seleccion.

New Fiorentina Center-Forward Still an Option for Italy

October 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Argentina, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Lucas Beltran has been called up by Argentina in the last two international breaks, but he has yet to debut with La Seleccion, and therefore, he’s still technically available for Luciano Spalletti, should he agree to switch his allegiance. Italy’s search for a no.9 is never-ending.

Argentina Coach Scaloni Vows Game Time for Beltran

September 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher Argentina, Argentinian Football, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has vowed new Fiorentina striker Lucas Beltran to rack up minutes with the national team. The ex-River Plate center-forward has been tracked regularly by the Albiceleste management, now being handed his first call-up ahead of the match against Ecuador.

Ex-Juventus winger Angel Di Maria returned to boyhood club Benfica at the start of the summer transfer window following one campaign in Serie A.

Di Maria Strikes Juve: “You Realize Words Aren’t Worth Much”

August 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Ex-Juventus winger Angel Di Maria returned to his former club Benfica at the start of the summer transfer window following one campaign in Serie A. The Paris Saint-Germain icon has reminisced his time in Turin and regretted parting ways with the Turin giants on a sour note.

Born in Argentina, the Boca graduate is of Italian descent. Valentini could follow Mateo Retegui's footsteps and perhaps star for the Italy national team.

Fiorentina Track Boca Talent Valentini to Boost Backline

August 21, 2023 Akhil Fisher Argentina, Argentinian Football, Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Transfer Market

Fiorentina reportedly want to add to their backline despite the acquisition of Colombian Yerry Mina on a free transfer. The Viola, who could lose Argentine center-back Lucas Martinez Quarta soon, might keep up with their share of defenders from the South American nation by signing a talent from Boca Juniors.

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