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Juventus Optimistic About Re-Upping Starlet Contract

November 23, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Samuel Iling-Junior got hurt right after he broke into the first squad at Juventus, dishing two assists in three appearances off the bench. The starlet is recovering from an ankle sprain, which shouldn’t cost him time past the World Cup break. His contract expires at the end of the season.

Lecce midfielder Morten Hjulmand leaves Italy to pursue his development in Portugal, as country giants Sporting Lisbon have signed him on a five-year deal.

Lecce and Sassuolo Starlets on Roma Midfield Shortlist

November 15, 2022 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Brighton, Italian Football, Lecce, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Roma might adjust their midfield in January, especially because of the uncertainty related to Georginio Wijnaldum’s return, and are tracking two Serie A specialists, Morten Hjulmand and Davide Frattesi. But neither would come cheap. José Mourinho wishes to finally sign a pure passer, as he has long been asking for.

Roberto De Zerbi struck a deal with Brighton, becoming the second Italian coach currently in the Premier League alongside Antonio Conte.

Brighton Officially Announce De Zerbi as New Coach

September 19, 2022 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A

Roberto De Zerbi struck a deal with Brighton, becoming the second Italian coach currently in the Premier League alongside Antonio Conte. The Seagulls announced that the former Sassuolo gaffer agreed to a four-year contract. The coach moves to England after his stint in Shakhtar Donets was cut short by the war.

Brighton are in search of a new coach after Chelsea poached Graham Potter and and they reached out to Roberto De Zerbi to fill their opening.

De Zerbi in Early Talks with Brighton to Replace Potter

September 12, 2022 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A

Brighton are in search of a new coach after Chelsea poached Graham Potter by activating his release clause, and they reached out to Roberto De Zerbi to fill their opening. The gaffer is currently a free agent after terminating his contract with Shakhtar Donetsk due to the war.

Fiorentina haven’t stopped pursuing Nedim Bajrami despite recently signing Antonin Barak. They are in advanced talks with Empoli

Fiorentina Working on Multi-Player Deal with Empoli

August 29, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spezia, Transfer Market

Fiorentina haven’t stopped pursuing Nedim Bajrami despite recently signing Antonin Barak. They are in advanced talks with Empoli for a deal that would include Szymon Zurkowski and potentially Christian Kouamé too. Sassuolo are keen on the Albanian playmaker as well, but the Viola have the priority.

Fiorentina center-forward Christian Kouamé is set to leave the club once again following last season’s loan spell at Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League.

Fiorentina Ponder Offloading Backup Striker Kouamé

August 23, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Fiorentina center-forward Christian Kouamé is set to leave the club once again following last season’s loan spell at Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League. The Ivorian was surprisingly chosen by Vincenzo Italiano to start the Viola’s Serie A opener against Cremonese, but might soon leave, given their need to offload a few players.