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Star Goalie Szczesny and Juventus Set to Stick Together

March 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Wojciech Szczesny is one of the many Juventus players whose contracts will end shortly, in 2025. Despite the Bianconeri being occasionally linked to younger goalkeepers, the Pole is likely to keep manning their sticks. The veteran appears willing to reduce his salary.

Milan fans came up with a sharp-witted idea to heckle Gianluigi Donnarumma during their most recent UEFA Champions League win against Newcastle United.

Witty ‘Dollar-umma’ Money Sells Like Hot Cakes Online

November 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, Serie A

Milan fans came up with a sharp-witted idea to heckle Gianluigi Donnarumma during their most recent UEFA Champions League win against PSG. Goals from Rafael Leao and Olivier Giroud sealed the deal for Stefano Pioli’s men despite Milan Skriniar netting against his former rivals to open proceedings.

Kylian Mbappé had some choice words for how the Milan fans welcomed back Gianluca Donnarumma after his renewal saga and Bosman exit a couple of years ago.

Mbappé Critical of Milan Fans’ Treatment of Donnarumma

November 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Kylian Mbappé had some choice words for how the Milan fans welcomed back Gianluca Donnarumma after his renewal saga and Bosman exit a couple of years ago. On top of loudly booing the goalkeeper at every touch, the Milan faithful showered him with fake money with his image on it before kickoff.

Enzo Raiola is now the solo agent of Gianluigi Donnarumma but collaborated with Mino before his passing. He recounted the goalkeeper’s departure.

Raiola Blames Milan for Donnarumma Leaving for Free

October 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Enzo Raiola is now the solo agent of Gianluigi Donnarumma but collaborated with Mino before his passing. He recounted the goalkeeper’s controversial departure from the Rossoneri: “He never wanted to leave the team that raised him. He asked for the club to be ambitious, but the results were lacking."

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.

Juventus Mildly Tested Waters for Goalkeeping Change

September 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Wojciech Szczesny has come under scrutiny for the disastrous showing against Sassuolo, but Massimiliano Allegri quickly came to his defense. Despite some buzz, he wasn’t particularly close to departing last summer. He and the management have started talks to extend his contract till 2026, diluting the wages.

Davide Frattesi propelled Italy to a key victory against Ukraine with two goals. He’s now looking to gain a bigger role at Inter,

Frattesi Eager to Convince Inzaghi, Defends Donnarumma

September 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Davide Frattesi propelled Italy to a key victory against Ukraine with two goals. He’s now looking to gain a bigger role at Inter, as he has yet to start following three rounds. The midfielder talked to various outlets after the Euro qualifier: "The result was the most important thing."

Luciano Spalletti quickly cut to the chase and explained his decision to exclude captain Ciro Immobile for the two final Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Italy Not Changing Goalkeeper for Key Ukraine Contest

September 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Luciano Spalletti didn’t beat around the bush and immediately addressed the elephant in the room in the presser before facing Ukraine: "“Gianluigi Donnarumma will start. The goalkeeper always pays for everything. In addition, there’s no forgiveness toward him since he was a prodigy who darted through the various steps."

Gianluigi Donnarumma has come under scrutiny again following the draw against North Macedonia. The free kick by Enis Bardhi didn't seem uncatchable.

Italy Mulling Switching Things Up Between the Sticks

September 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri, Tottenham

Gianluigi Donnarumma has come under scrutiny again following the draw against North Macedonia. The free kick by Enis Bardhi didn't seem uncatchable. He conceded on his own post and wasn't explosive enough. It’s not the first time he had costly blunders with the Azzurri.

Keylor Navas shook off a groin injury and resumed alternating with Gianluigi Donnarumma between the sticks at PSG, voicing his frustration.

Pressure Piles on Under-Fire Italy Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma

September 10, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Italy, Serie A

Former Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has become a subject of mass criticism in Italy following last night's disappointment in Skopje. North Macedonia spoiled Luciano Spalletti's managerial debut by holding Gli Azzurri to a 1-1 draw, courtesy of Enis Bardhi's late free-kick.

Gianluigi Donnarumma revisited an up-and-down first season with PSG: “It was fantastic to win my first title. I am very proud to be part of a great club."

Italy Fans Furious with Donnarumma Display Against North Macedonia

September 10, 2023 Marko Vrakela Italy, Serie A

Italy slumped to a disappointing 1-1 draw at North Macedonia on Luciano Spalletti's touchline debut on Saturday evening. Ciro Immobile opened the scoring with his first international as the Azzurri captain before Enis Bardhi restored parity in the latter stages.

Luciano Spalletti will not operate outside the norm in his first decisions, as Ciro Immobile has been tapped to be the new Italy captain.

Immobile to Captain Italy in the Upcoming Fixtures

September 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Luciano Spalletti will not operate outside the norm in one of his first key decisions as the Italy manager, as Ciro Immobile has been tapped to be the new captain. Leonardo Bonucci hasn’t been called up for the next games. His national team future is up in the air.

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