Guglielmo Vicario Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Italy Finalize Squad List for North Macedonia Match

November 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Italy gaffer Luciano Spalletti has issued his final call-ups for Friday’s game versus North Macedonia. Five players will watch the tilt from the stands since they can’t all be on the bench. Vicario, Colpani, who'll have to wait for his debut, Biraghi, and Kean miss out.

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.

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.

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.

Who are the Italian winners and losers outside of Serie A this week? Find out who performed well and who didn't over the weekend.

Italian Winners and Losers Abroad: Donnarumma and De Zerbi Star

September 5, 2023 Ashlee Kiddell Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tactical Trends, Tottenham

Who are the Italian winners and losers outside of Serie A this week? Although Serie A is home to the majority of Italian stars, especially those that play for the Azzurri, there are still a host of top-quality players that feature outside of the league. That includes the likes of Gianluigi Donnarumma, Sandro Tonali and Wilfried Gnonto.

Tottenham have emerged as the frontrunners to acquire Gugliemo Vicario from Empoli. The goalkeeper had long been touted as Inter’s top target.

Coveted Empoli Goalie on the Verge of Joining Tottenham

June 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Tottenham have emerged as the frontrunners to acquire Gugliemo Vicario from Empoli. The goalkeeper had long been touted as Inter’s top target to replace André Onana should he be sold to a Premier League side. Instead, the Spurs muscled their way into the race with a sizeable offer.

André Onana has found another deep-pocketed Premier League suitor, as Manchester United are tracking him since they might lose David De Gea this summer.

Manchester United Set Sights on Inter Goalie Onana

June 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Empoli, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

André Onana has found another deep-pocketed Premier League suitor, as Manchester United are tracking him since they might lose David De Gea this summer. The contract of the Spaniard expires in June, and the parties are struggling to come to terms on an extension. The Nerazzurri's request will be lofty.

Wojciech Szczesny had a year automatically added to his Juventus contract in recent weeks, and he plans to see it out in its entirety.

Szczesny Expresses Complete Commitment to Juventus

June 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Empoli, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Wojciech Szczesny had a year automatically added to his Juventus contract in recent weeks, and he plans to see it out. The Bianconeri have been mildly linked to younger shot-stoppers in recent months, but a switch between the sticks doesn’t seem to be among their priorities.

André Onana had some traveling issues and couldn’t fly to England to complete his transfer to Manchester United on Tuesday, but he'll do it soon enough.

Inter and Chelsea Schedule New Round of Negotiations

June 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Empoli, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter and Chelsea will have a summit shortly after the Champions League to discuss a few players. The Blues are keen on André Onana, but the Nerazzurri demand a hefty fee to let him go after just one season. Conversely, the Serie A giants wish to keep ahold of Romelu Lukaku.

Roberto Mancini suggested that his choice to step down from the Italy job wasn’t abrupt and was caused by frictions with federal president Gabriele Gravina.

Italy Confirm 23-Man List for UEFA Nations League Finals

June 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Serie A

Italy will face Spain in the second semi-final in Enschede on June 15, before playing either hosts Netherlands or Croatia in the third place/final three days later.

Juventus have quietly prolonged the contract of starting goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. He’s now under contract with them until 2025.

Szczesny Gets a Year Added to His Juventus Contract

June 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

ìJuventus have quietly prolonged the deal of starting goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. He’s now tied to them until 2025. The parties didn’t need to negotiate. His contract envisaged an automatic clause to tack on a year once he reached a threshold of appearances. The Pole has been in Turin since 2017.

Inter visited Empoli over the weekend, and deputy sporting director Dario Baccin was spotted speaking with Guglielmo Vicario before the match.

Inter Talk with Possible Heir of Chelsea-Linked Onana

April 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Cremonese, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter visited Empoli over the weekend, and deputy sporting director Dario Baccin was spotted speaking with Guglielmo Vicario on the sidelines before the match. The Italian goalkeeper is one of the primary candidates to replace André Onana, should he head to the Premier League, netting a big profit.

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