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Juventus Monitoring Several Options for Their Midfield

April 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus will surely be in the hunt for new midfielders in the summer as, in addition to strengthening their squad, they might have to replace two of their own, Adrien Rabiot and Weston McKennie, who have short-term contracts.

Nicolas Burdisso has decided to leave Fiorentina after collaborating with the club for a few years, and could headed to Roma, which seek new executives.

Roma Eyeing Director on His Way Out at Fiorentina

April 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Spezia, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Nicolas Burdisso has decided to leave Fiorentina after collaborating with the club for a few years, and could head to Roma, which seek new executives. He’ll depart naturally at the end of his contract. He has a strong relationship with Daniele De Rossi

Napoli are going full-steam ahead in their search and will take another look at Paulo Sousa, who was an early candidate to replace Luciano Spalletti.

Napoli Haven’t Forgotten About Former Salernitana Boss

April 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Napoli are going full-steam ahead in their coaching search and will take another look at Paulo Sousa, who was an early candidate to replace Luciano Spalletti last summer. Francesco Calzona’s slim chances to stay at the helm vanished in the last two matches.

It’s certainly not the first time Luis Alberto wants to leave Lazio, although he has never done it so publicly and so early.

Should Other Italian Teams Try to Sign Luis Alberto?

April 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market Leave a comment

It’s certainly not the first time Luis Alberto wants to leave Lazio, although he has never done it so publicly and so early. He’s not the greatest fit for Igor Tudor’s high-intensity scheme, where everybody will have to run a lot more than under Maurizio Sarri.

As widely anticipated, Serie A will have five teams in the Champions League next season thanks to Atalanta and Fiorentina advancing.

Serie A Clinches Fifth Champions League Representative

April 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Bundesliga, Champions League, Europa League, European Conference League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Lazio, Ligue 1, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

As widely anticipated, Serie A will have five teams in the Champions League next season. Atalanta and Fiorentina advancing and a few English teams getting eliminated this week sealed the deal. The Italian championship is out of reach for the Premier League.

Napoli are trying to persuade Antonio Conte, but no Champions League complicates the hiring, plus he'd prefer taking over Milan.

Conte Hopes for a Call from Milan amid Napoli Courtship

April 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Napoli are trying to persuade Antonio Conte, but missing out on the Champions League, which is increasingly likely, makes it hard to invest so much in a coach, plus, he sees them as a fallback, as Milan would be his top preference.

Finding a new reliable center-back will be one of the top priorities for Napoli, and they have rekindled their interest in Lucas Martinez Quarta.

Napoli to Make Another Attempt for Fiorentina Defender

April 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Finding a new reliable center-back will be one of the top priorities for Napoli, and they have rekindled their interest in Lucas Martinez Quarta. They pursued him a couple of times in the past. Kim Min-Jae hasn’t been properly replaced.

Serie A has been leading the UEFA ranking for most of the season and is on the doorstep of clinching a coveted top-two finish.

Serie A Almost Certain to Have an Extra UCL Participant

April 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Champions League, Europa League, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Serie A has been leading the UEFA ranking for most of the season and is on the doorstep of clinching a top-two finish that would guarantee a fifth team in the Champions League even though it no longer has any representative in the top continental competition.

Roma got off to an explosive start offensively after Daniele De Rossi took over. However, the coach realized that such a strategy was unstainable

De Rossi Tightened the Screws after Fiery Roma Start

April 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella Fiorentina, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Roma got off to an explosive start offensively after Daniele De Rossi took over. However, the coach realized that such a strategy was unstainable, especially since their attackers aren’t in great form. He opted to be more cagey in the recent bouts.

Gianluca Mancini, Roma vs Lazio, Serie A Round 31

The Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 31: Mancini the Hero and Villain in Roman Derby

April 9, 2024 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends Leave a comment

This weekend, five Serie A fixtures yielded dramatic come-from-behind victories, something you surely don't witness every day. So let's review the most thrilling action from Serie A Round 31 in a special edition mainly dominated by Tops, but also features a few Flops here and there.

Arthur had a convincing first half of the season at Fiorentina on loan from Juventus, but his form has dipped in the last couple of months.

Fiorentina Loanee Arthur Slated to Return to Juventus

April 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Arthur had a convincing first half of the season at Fiorentina, but his form has dipped in the last couple of months. The Viola have already decided they won’t keep him at the conditions set last summer window. They have communicated the choice to his camp.

The recent statements by the agent of Allegri, Branchini, have raised suspicions about the future of the boss, who is tied to Juventus until 2025.

Max Allegri Proud of Juventus ‘Progress’ After Fiorentina Win

April 7, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Federico Gatti's first-half goal settled a dramatic contest at the Allianz Stadium as Juventus squeaked past Fiorentina 1-0 on Sunday. Buoyed by a 2-0 win against Lazio in midweek Coppa Italia action, Massimiliano Allegri's side ended a disappointing four-game winless run in Serie A.

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