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Mourinho Dishes on Roma Ownership and Brazil Links

January 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella Brazil, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

José Mourinho resumed speaking about his future after a tougher-than-expected win over Cremonese that allowed Roma to punch their tickets to the Coppa Italia’s Round of 8 on Wednesday night: “I don’t think it’s true that the club is searching for a new coach."

Sócrates and Fiorentina had the potential to be a match made in heaven. But how did the eccentric Brazilian falter in Florence?

Serie A Tranfer Market Stories: The Socrates Struggles in Florence

December 4, 2023 Alex Waite Brazil, Brazilian Football, Fiorentina, Serie A, Transfer Market, Transfer Market Stories

Sócrates and Fiorentina was a relationship that made sense on many levels. The iconic Brazilian had a fascination with culture and philosophy off the pitch, which was well-suited to a life in Florence. But on the pitch, things never clicked for the offbeat midfielder.

Considered one of Brazilian football’s hottest prospects, Leonardo is contracted with Santos until December 2026, and is expected to depart soon.

Newcastle United Set to Challenge Roma for Santos Starlet

November 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Brazil, Brazilian Football, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Premier League, Roma, Santos, Serie A, Transfer Market

Considered one of Brazilian football’s hottest prospects, Leonardo is contracted with Santos until December 2026, and is expected to depart the club by the end of the 2023/24 European season. The emergence of Premier League giants Newcastle United in the transfer race is set to shake things up.

Brazil icon Ronaldinho expects the UEFA Champions League clash between two of his former teams, Paris Saint-Germain and Milan, to be a magnificent match.

Ronaldinho Expects ‘Magnificent’ PSG and Milan Clash

October 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, Serie A

Brazil icon Ronaldinho expects the clash between two of his former teams, Paris Saint-Germain and Milan, to be a magnificent match. Quite aptly nicknamed as the Wizard, Ronaldinho mesmerized fans at both Parc Des Princes and San Siro at the start of the century and in the late 2000’s respectively.

José Mourinho and Roma might be in limbo until the end of the season, but the coach might not wait that long before pursuing a different landing spot.

Shock Return to Real Madrid on the Table for Roma’s Mourinho

October 20, 2023 Akhil Fisher Brazil, Brazilian Football, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Real Madrid, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

With Carlo Ancelotti in line to coach Brazil from next year onwards, Mourinho has reportedly received interest from Los Blancos’ end. The Special One is atop the record-European champions’ wishlist to succeed Don Carlo. His Roma contract expires at the end of the season.

Carlos Augusto has been called up by Brazil for the first time in his career, benefitting from some absences. Italy reportedly courted the wingback.

Inter Newcomer Called Up By Brazil After Italy Interest

October 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Brazil, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Carlos Augusto has been selected by Brazil for the first time in his career, benefitting from some absences. Italy reportedly courted the wingback, who possesses a double passport, but he always preferred the Seleçao: “I’ve been dreaming of this since I was a kid."

Inter officialized both the departure of Union Berlin-bound Robin Gosens and the acquisition of Carlos Augusto from Monza Tuesday night.

Inter Newcomer Rues ‘Unacceptable’ Bologna Stalemate

October 7, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A

Monza loanee Carlo Augusto had to blow off some steam after Inter dropped a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 against Bologna on Saturday. The highly-rated wingback came off the bench early in the second half but failed to make an impact.

Arthur addressed his start at Fiorentina and didn’t rule out a return to Juventus after the loan spell in: “I’ve been comfortable from the start."

Arthur Muses on Fiorentina Move and His Juventus Future

September 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Brazil, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Arthur addressed his start at Fiorentina and didn’t rule out a potential return to Juventus following the loan spell in an interview: “I’ve been comfortable since day one here. I spoke with Vincenzo Italiano before joining. He told me how he wanted the team to play, and he was correct."

Fiorentina have not stunted their efforts by shortlisting just one player to boost their defense, as Gremio midfielder Villasanti is also on their radar.

Paraguay Midfield Talent Villasanti on Fiorentina Radar

August 23, 2023 Akhil Fisher Brazil, Brazilian Football, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Fiorentina’s hunt for a defensive talent has taken them to South America, with Boca Juniors prodigy Nicolas Valentini high on their wishlist. However, they have not stunted their efforts by shortlisting just one, as Gremio central midfielder Mathías Villasanti is also on the Viola radar.

Fiorentina, in a bid to replace Igor, have initiated contacts for 21-year-old Murllo, but no matter what, Corinthians do not intend to budge an inch.

Corinthians Ignore European Advances for Talent Murillo

August 17, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Several clubs, including Napoli and Fiorentina, have entered the race for Corinthians academy graduate Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos, better known as just Murillo. The Viola have initiated concrete contacts for the 21-year-old, but no matter what, the Brazilian outfit does not intend to budge an inch.

Kaio Jorge, now recovered from knee surgery, played a key role in Juventus’ 8-0 win against the Next Gen side, where he scored an impressive hattrick.

Frosinone Director Angelozzi Earmarks Rising Juve Talent

August 10, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Frosinone, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Brazilian talent Kaio Jorge moved to Juventus in the summer of 2021 from Santos for a reported fee of €1.50M but quickly fell out of favor due to unfortunate fitness and injury issues. He now has a way out of the club, with Frosinone director Guido Angelozzi keeping close tabs.

As Dunga and Pisa teamed up in 1987, the two releatively unknown forces had plenty to prove. This is how the Brazilian earned a name for himself in Serie A

Serie A Transfer Market Stories: The Opposing Paths of Dunga and Pisa

August 10, 2023 Alex Waite Brazil, Fiorentina, Pisa, Serie A, Transfer Market Stories

The transfer of Brazilian Dunga and Pisa is a tale of a player trying to make his name in Europe alongside a team fighting for a consistent place in Serie A. Dunga’s need for regular first-team football in Europe coincided perfectly with a budding Pisa side in desperate need of expertise.

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