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Napoli are headed for a busy summer where they’ll have to remedy the mistakes they made in previous windows. They'll hire a new director.

Napoli Seek New Exec to Avoid Wasting Osimhen Windfall

March 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Empoli, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli are headed for a busy summer where they’ll have to remedy the mistakes they made in previous windows. Among their recent newcomers, Cyril Ngonge has been the only convincing one, although he has had a limited role.

Tiago Pinto sensed that Roma wouldn’t have confirmed him regardless of the outcome of the season, and he decided to cut ties early.

Why Roma and Tiago Pinto Ended Up Partying Ways Early

January 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Tiago Pinto sensed that Roma wouldn’t have confirmed him regardless of the outcome of the season, and he decided to cut ties early to give himself and the club more time. The ownership would have gone in that direction for technical reasons and not results.

Ex-Milan sporting director Ricky Massara touched base with the Roma brass before the game against Empoli. He's a free agent.

Former Milan Executive Meets with Roma Higher-Ups

September 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Ex-Milan sporting director Ricky Massara touched base with the Roma brass before the game against Empoli. The official, who already worked in the Italian capital on separate occasions, is looking for a new team after being ousted by Milan. The reports differ depending on the source.

Milan shocked their fans by firing Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara. President Paolo Scaroni explained the reasons behind the choice.

Scaroni Elaborates on New Milan MO Without Maldini

June 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan shocked their fans by firing directors Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara. President Paolo Scaroni explained the reasons behind the choice and how the club would operate going forward: However, we have an innovative and more collegial model. We’ll work as a team in every area."

The stunning developments at Milan will have immediate effects on a few negotiations and their transfer market plans, but not on their dugout.

How the Milan Strategy Will Change After Recent Events

June 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

The stunning developments at Milan will have immediate effects on a few negotiations and the transfer market plans, but not on their dugout. Stefano Pioli was blindsided by Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara’s ousting. The ownership signaled their its in him, and he'll remain the coach.

In a stunner, Milan legend and apical executive Paolo Maldini and sporting director Frederic Massara are on their way out of the club.

Maldini and Massara Widely Expected to Leave Milan

June 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan legend and apical executive Paolo Maldini and sporting director Frederic Massara are on their way out of the club. A meeting with the owner Gerry Cardinale and CEO Giorgio Furlani attested that the divergences were too substantial. The two officials have de facto been sacked.

Before diving into the upcoming transfer market window, several Serie A sides will have to address their front offices and hire new execs.

Multiple Teams to Be Involved in Carousel of Directors

May 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Cremonese, Empoli, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Monza, Napoli, Roma, Salernitana, Serie A, Transfer Market

Before diving into the upcoming transfer market window, several Serie A sides will have to address their front offices. Cristiano Giuntoli is expected to join Juventus, although he has some offers from the Premier League too, and Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis could put up a fight.

Frederic Massara was reportedly targeted by Juventus, but they are leaning in different directions, and he could extend his contract with Milan soon.

Milan Ready to Hand New Contract to In-Demand Exec

May 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Frederic Massara was reportedly targeted by Juventus, which are seeking a new chief of football, but they are leaning in different directions, and he could extend his contract with Milan soon. His deal is up in 2024. With such move, the Rossoneri would have continuity at the highest level.

As Inter beat Benfica 1-0 thanks to Marcus Thuram’s solitary goal, Juventus sporting director watched on as a spectator, watching two mids.

Napoli Director Again Downplays Chatter About Juventus

April 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Juventus are in the hunt for a new sporting director, as the suspension against Federico Cherubini was upheld in the recent appeal, and Cristiano Giuntoli is one of their top options. The exec was asked about it before Sunday’s clash. The Bianconeri are after a few top-notch candidates.

Juventus Trying to Convince Milan Exec to Switch Teams

March 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Juventus have been seeking a new sporting director, and they have zeroed in on Frederic Massara, who currently has the same role at Milan but plays second fiddle to Paolo Maldini. The parties had an in-person meeting last week, which reportedly went well.

Despite Milan’s impetus to find an agreement sooner rather than later, Rafael Leao kicked the can down the road before the Atalanta clash.

Leao and Director Massara Comment on Extension Talks

February 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Despite Milan’s impetus to reach agreement sooner rather than later, Rafael Leao kicked the can down the road speaking before the Atalanta clash: "I’m fine here, and I’m talking to the right people. I can’t right now. We’ll see what happens at the end of the season."

Juventus are in the hunt for a new sporting director, and Milan official Frederic Massara has become the frontrunner for the position.

Milan Exec Reportedly Top of the Queue for Juventus Job

February 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Juventus are in the hunt for a new sporting director, and Milan official Frederic Massara has become the frontrunner for the position. Federico Cherubini still technically has the job, but he faces a lengthy suspension following the capital gains trial. He could be further disciplined in the near future.

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