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Agent Mario Giuffredi confirmed the recent reports about Napoli signing Luca Marianucci from Empoli and Francesco Pio Esposito inking a long-term contract.

Agent Corroborates Rumored Napoli and Inter Deals

March 18, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Transfer Market

Agent Mario Giuffredi confirmed the recent reports about Napoli signing Luca Marianucci from Empoli and Francesco Pio Esposito inking a long-term contract with Inter in an interview: "Those operations are basically sealed."

Agent Giuseppe Riso paid Inter a visit on Thursday but did not discuss the future of Davide Frattesi, who will stay put despite the past chatter.

Agent Admits Role in Frattesi Saga with Inter and Roma

January 31, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Marseille, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Agent Giuseppe Riso paid Inter a visit on Thursday but did not discuss the future of Davide Frattesi, who will stay put despite the past chatter about a possible transfer to Roma: "They don’t want to sell him. It was more my idea."

Napoli haven’t been able to convince Karim Adeyemi to change his mind and join them in January despite a direct intervention by Antonio Conte.

Napoli Suffer Significant Setback in Adeyemi Pursuit

January 29, 2025 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli haven’t been able to convince Karim Adeyemi to change his mind and join them in January despite a direct intervention by Antonio Conte. The attacker isn’t keen on transferring midseason and prefers moving to the Premier League eventually.

Like most teams, Napoli have filled their list and need to proceed one in, one out, unless they decide to address their needs with U-22 players.

Napoli Eye Past Target, Will Need to Fiddle with Lists

January 2, 2025 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Empoli, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Udinese

Like most teams, Napoli have filled their list and need to proceed one in, one out, unless they decide to address their needs with U-22 players, which don’t need to be counted in Serie A. Danilo will ideally take Micheal Folorunsho's spot.

Fiorentina are in the hunt for a new midfielder after losing Edoardo Bove and have earmarked Nemanja Matic and Michael Folorunsho.

Fiorentina and Napoli Ready to Expand Negotiations

December 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Fiorentina are in the hunt for a new midfielder after losing Edoardo Bove and have earmarked Nemanja Matic and Michael Folorunsho. Napoli are after the former too. The latter could end up being part of a multi-player deal.

Leonardo Spinazzola might leave Napoli just six months after joining in a free move after leaving Roma.

Napoli Preparing to Change Their Deputy Left-Back

December 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Leonardo Spinazzola might leave Napoli just six months after joining in a free move from Roma. The left-back hasn’t been a regular since Antonio Conte switched from 3-4-2-1 to 4-3-3 earlier in the season, with Mathias Olivera playing a lot more.

Agent Mario Giuffredi wants his clients Cristiano Biraghi and Fabiano Parisi to leave Fiorentina due to their limited playing time.

Agent Promises Departure of Unhappy Fiorentina Pair

December 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Como, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Agent Mario Giuffredi wants his clients Cristiano Biraghi and Fabiano Parisi to leave Fiorentina due to their limited playing time. He lashed out against Raffaele Palladino after the coach announced the former wouldn’t be called up against LASK Linz.

A few months before the European Championship, Italy still haven’t found a surefire no.9 to rely on. The possible options have all had challenging seasons

Italy Finalize Squad List for North Macedonia Match

November 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Italy gaffer Luciano Spalletti has issued his final call-ups for Friday’s game versus North Macedonia. Five players will watch the tilt from the stands since they can’t all be on the bench. Vicario, Colpani, who'll have to wait for his debut, Biraghi, and Kean miss out.

Luciano Spalletti rallied the Napoli fans while interrupting the presentation of goalie Pierluigi Gollini. "We do everything for the club and the city."

Spalletti Releases 27-Man Italy Squad for EURO Qualifiers

October 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

Luciano Spalletti has released the list of 27 players who will be called up for Italy’s upcoming UEFA Euro Qualifier matches against Malta and England. A handful of injury concerns have hit the Azzurri camp, but Spalletti will nonetheless bet on his side bringing all six points back home.

Fiorentina lost Dodo potentially for the rest of the season because of an ACL tear. The fullback had started all but two games so far.

Fiorentina to Use In-house Resources After Big Injury

September 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Fiorentina lost Dodo potentially for the rest of the season because of an ACL tear. The fullback had started all but two games so far. Michael Kayode relieved him a couple of times, faring well after getting promoted from their Primavera team. He contributed to Italy U-19 winning the Euros.

Luca Torreira could have returned to Italy this summer, as Lazio pursued him, but the negotiations didn’t go through because of an injury.

Lazio Almost Signed Galatasaray Star in Recent Window

September 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Luca Torreira could have returned to Italy this summer, as Lazio pursued him, but the negotiation didn’t go through because of an injury. Roberto Druda, who unearthed him in Uruguay and is still in touch with the midfielder, discussed it on a radio interview.

Fiorentina icon Giancarlo Antognoni has asked for calm after the Viola’s fantastic start to the season, where Italiano’s men comfortably beat Genoa 4-1.

Fiorentina Legend Hails Parisi as the Club’s Best Buy

August 22, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Fiorentina icon Giancarlo Antognoni has asked for calm after the Viola’s fantastic start to the season, where Vincenzo Italiano’s men dispatched Genoa with a 4-1 scoreline. The 1975 Coppa Italia winner also gave his thoughts on Fiorentina’s exploits this summer in the transfer market.

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