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Milan Pursuit of Niclas Fullkrug Suffers Huge Blow

July 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Serie A, Transfer Market One comment

Atletico Madrid could spoil Paulo Fonseca's bid to strengthen his attacking lineup at Milan with the addition of Niclas Fullkrug. According to German news outlet Bild, Los Rojiblancos are ready to table a significant €30 million offer for the robust striker.

Teams are jockeying for positions to set up Bosman additions, and Milan and Aston Villa are rivaling Juventus to snap up Mario Hermoso.

Inter Set Sights on Star La Liga Center-Back

March 31, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

Runaway Serie A leaders Inter have reportedly earmarked the outgoing Atletico Madrid center-back Mario Hermoso as a top defensive target for the summer. According to Gazzetta dello Sport (via Mundo Deportivo), the Italians view the 28-year-old as an ideal cost-effective signing to bolster their options at the back.

Alvaro Morata had a busy summer as several Serie A teams inquired about him, but he ended up staying put at Atletico Madrid

Morata Confirms Summer Talks with Milan, Roma and Inter

March 21, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Alvaro Morata had a busy summer as several Serie A teams inquired about him, but he ended up staying put at Atletico Madrid, signing a new contract: Milan reached out to me, and so did a few coaches. Massimiliano Allegri and José Mourinho managed me in the past."

Preview: Atletico Madrid vs Inter – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

March 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atletico Madrid, Champions League, Inter, International Football, Serie A

Runaway Serie A leaders Inter take a trip to the Metropolitano Stadium to meet Atletico Madrid in the return leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday. Only one goal separates the sides ahead of this crunch encounter, with Nerazzurri taking a narrow 1-0 lead to Madrid after Marko Arnautovic's first-leg winner.

A few people at Inter, including coach Simone Inzaghi, would like to keep Marko Arnautovic since he’s a locker-room leader and well-liked by everybody.

Inter Player Ratings vs Atletico Madrid: Arnautovic Soaks Up Limelight

February 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela Champions League, Inter, International Football, Player Ratings, Serie A

Inter gained a crucial first-leg advantage in their heavyweight Champions League last-16 tie against La Liga powerhouse Atletico Madrid. Marko Arnautovic's second-half strike settled an evenly-contested affair at Giuseppe Meazza, maintaining the Italians' perfect start to 2024.

Lautaro Martinez will lead the charge for Inter as they host Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night, but he could have been on the other side of the fence

Inter Pipped Atletico Madrid at the Post for Lautaro

February 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lautaro Martinez will lead the charge for Inter as they host Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night, but he could have been on the other side of the fence if it wasn’t for a late U-turn in 2018. El Toro was extremely close to joining the Rojiblancos.

Preview: Inter vs Atletico Madrid – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

February 20, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atletico Madrid, Champions League, Inter, International Football, Serie A

Stadio Giuseppe Meazza forms the backdrop for the first leg of a mouth-watering Champions League last-16 tie between Inter and Atletico Madrid. Tuesday's blockbuster clash comes at the best possible moment for Simone Inzaghi's side as they head into proceedings amid a purple patch.

Cherished once as a Lazio player, Atletico manager Diego Simeone made an emotional return to Rome, where he spent four years at the turn of the century.

Atletico Manager Simeone Emotional at Lazio Reception

September 20, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atletico Madrid, Champions League, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A

Cherished once as a Lazio player, Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone made an emotional return to the Stadio Olimpico, where he spent four years – winning one Serie A, Coppa Italia, Supercoppa Italiana and UEFA Super Cup each – at the turn of the century.

Simeone had a brief six-month stint with Catania in 2011, helping them stave off relegation, and didn’t rule out a managerial move back to Serie A.

Diego Simeone on Lazio Glory Days and Potential Serie A Return

May 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atletico Madrid, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was a guest of honor at Napoli’s Scudetto celebrations, with his son Giovanni Simone playing a part under Luciano Spalletti enroute the historic win. The Argentine has strong ties with Italy and Serie A, having played for Pisa, Inter and Lazio in the 1990’s.

Tottenham and Atletico Look to Sarri as New Manager

January 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Lazio, Premier League, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Sarri has a contract valid until the summer of 2025 at Lazio, and a convincing deal would need to be put forth to lure the former Napoli manager. An answer is expected by June.

The Inter front office is dissatisfied with the recent performance of their attack and wishes to retool it in the summer.

Atletico Target Martinez Amid Progressive Inter Talks with Dybala

March 25, 2022 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

With Inter edging closer to Paulo Dybala, despite the recent reports of the Nerazzurri unlikely to meet his wage demands, another Argentine’s future in Serie A is being called in question.

Leonardo did not mince words toward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who accused PSG to be lacking discipline in his book: "It is not even worthy to respond."

PSG Shortlist Four Italian Managers to Replace Pochettino

March 15, 2022 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, Serie A, Spezia

While the domestic title will be PSG’s 10th – matching St.Etienne’s record of having won the most French titles in history – the defeat against Real Madrid most likely marked the end of Mauricio Pochettino's adventure on the bench of Paris Saint-Germain.

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