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Milan are set to convene with Igli Tare to discuss his appointment as the new sporting director after the Fabio Paratici fiasco.

Milan Slated to Meet Again with Free Agent Exec Tare

April 14, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Milan are set to convene with Igli Tare to discuss his appointment as the new sporting director after the Fabio Paratici fiasco. The summit should go down either on Monday or Tuesday. The Rossoneri are also eyeing other candidates.

Milan reopened their search for a new sporting director after the appointment of Fabio Paratici fell through in its final stages.

Milan Go Back to the Well After U-Turn About Paratici

April 7, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Milan reopened their search for a new sporting director after the appointment of Fabio Paratici fell through in its final stages. In the end, the parties couldn’t agree on the exit clause should the official face more punishments.

Even though Milan and Fabio Paratici were seemingly on the verge of shaking hands, it’s not so sure the hiring will indeed happen.

Milan Pump the Brakes on New Addition to Their Brass

April 4, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Even though Milan and Fabio Paratici were seemingly on the verge of shaking hands, it’s not so sure the hiring will indeed happen. The contract clauses and his disqualification have proven to be big obstacles during the final stages of the negotiation.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic explained why he hasn’t been seen in a few weeks and dished on their search for a new director before the clash with Napoli

Ibrahimovic Quashes Murmurs After Conspicuous Absence

March 31, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Zlatan Ibrahimovic explained why he hasn’t been seen in a few weeks and dished on their search for a new director before the clash with Napoli: "I’ve been sick and dealt with a virus for a while, and even lost three kilos."

Antonio Conte is being courted by at least a couple of teams, Milan and Juventus, even though he has been at Napoli for less than one full season.

Conte and Napoli Exec a Little Coy About Coach’s Future

March 31, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Antonio Conte is being courted by at least a couple of teams, especially Milan and Juventus, even though he has been at Napoli for less than one full season. Director Giovanni Manna and the gaffer addressed the subject on Sunday.

Napoli director Giovanni Manna stated that their initial goal wasn’t to compete for the Scudetto, but they’ll obviously try their best

Napoli Exec Discusses Title Race and Their Early Plan

March 19, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli director Giovanni Manna stated that their initial goal wasn’t to compete for the Scudetto, but they’ll obviously try their best considering how the season has gone: "We deserve to fight for the title until the end.

Napoli director Giovanni Manna tried to alleviate the pressure ahead of the clash with Inter and spilled the beans on some transfer market-related topics.

Napoli Director Talks Title Race and a Couple of Deals

February 27, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli director Giovanni Manna tried to alleviate the pressure ahead of the clash with Inter and spilled the beans on some transfer market-related topics in an interview: “We need to stay grounded in reality. We're happy with what we have done."

Napoli director Giovanni Manna held a presser, explaining why they sold Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and missed out on a few replacements.

Napoli Exec Slams Kvaratskhelia, Addresses Missteps

February 5, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli director Giovanni Manna held a presser a couple of days after the end of the window, explaining why they sold Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and missed out on a few replacements. "We tried to solve a hairy situation many times, but we were forced to sell him."

Napoli are set for pivotal talks with Manchester United for Alejandro Garnacho. The player has given his priority to them over Chelsea.

Napoli Chief Executive Delivers Verdict on Alejandro Garnacho Pursuit

January 26, 2025 Marko Vrakela Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna addressed the club's rumored interest in Manchester United starlet Alejandro Garnacho. During an interview with DAZN via ESPN, Manna confirmed the Serie A pacesetters won't overpay the Argentine winger despite desperately needing a new forward.

Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis took ownership of how poorly the past season has gone but is delighted to have hired the right men.

De Laurentiis Says Mea Culpa for Past, Lauds Additions

December 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis took ownership of how poorly the past season has gone but is delighted to have hired the right men to turn things around: "We had a lull after 14 years of constant succcess. I thank Conte and Manna."

Napoli have lined up three contract extensions while waiting to come to terms with the Khvicha Kvaratskhelia camp, as Antonio Conte wants continuity.

Napoli Chief Provides Major Update on Alex Meret Future Amid Inter Links

December 22, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli Sporting Director Giovanni Manna has played down speculation linking star goalkeeper Alex Meret with a move to Inter. According to the Partenopei executive, the 27-year-old 'wants to stay' at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona amid a rumored Nerazzurri interest.

Manchester United and Juventus will compete against two teams to put their hands on Victor Osimhen, as Al-Hilal are ready to join the fray,

Juventus Not a Real Threat to Steal Osimhen in January

December 10, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus have been attached to a bombastic attempt to sign Victor Osimhen in January by activating his release clause, the same way they acquired Gonzalo Higuain from Napoli a few years ago. However, that can’t technically happen.

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