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Mendes Dishes on Roma Axing Mourinho and His Future

January 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Super agent Jorge Mendes has weighed on Roma firing José Mourinho and offered hints about his future in an interview: “I was surprised and didn’t expect it. “There was never a negotiation about his contract. He has won 26 titles and will add some more."

Napoli Turn Away from Luis Enrique and Towards Conceiçao

May 31, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Porto, Serie A, Transfer Market

De Laurentiis has opened negotiations with Portuguese manager Sergio Conceiçao, who has long been in the crosshairs, with Napoli even trying for him when Gennaro Gattuso stepped down two seasons ago.

Milan will be in almost full force as they try to stage a difficult two-goal comeback in the return match of the EuroDerby.

Milan Confident About Keeping Star but Issues Linger

April 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Rafael Leao spent the day off at the club’s HQ along with his father. The reason for the visit wasn’t his pending extension but shopping, as he bought multiple kits for his family. The parties haven’t scheduled a meeting to negotiate considering the ultra-busy stretch of the season.

The Milan brass will soon meet Jorge Mendes to discuss a few matters. Rafael Leao’s extension will be the main topic of conversation.

Milan Executives Poised for Summit with Powerful Agent

March 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

The Milan brass will soon meet Jorge Mendes to discuss a few matters. Rafael Leao’s extension will be the main topic of conversation. The Gestifute chairman isn’t technically his agent, but he advises his family and is close to his father. The representative will likely offer some of his clients too.

Several top teams are keeping tabs on what is going between Rafael Leao and Milan, but Real Madrid aren’t among those eagerly waiting in the wings.

Real Madrid Unlikely to Be in the Mix for Milan Star

December 9, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Several top teams are keeping tabs on what is going between Rafael Leao and Milan, but Real Madrid aren’t among those eagerly waiting in the wings. The star has been offered to them by Jorge Mendes, but they aren’t particularly keen, at least as far as the January window is concerned.

With the takeover process now complete and the summer window in the books, Milan will concretely re-engage the talks to extend the contract of Rafael Leao.

Milan to Face Thorny Extension Talks with Star Attacker

September 5, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

With the takeover process now complete and the summer window in the books, Milan will concretely re-engage the talks to extend the contract of Rafael Leao. His present one will expire in 2024, forcing the Rossoneri to act sooner rather than later. The negotiation will not be quick.

Milan and PSG are engaged in a slow-moving duel for Renato Sanches. The Rossoneri have made strong progress in the talks with Lille.

Milan Target Touted Not to Be The Main Priority for PSG

July 15, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan and PSG are engaged in a slow-moving duel for Renato Sanches. The Rossoneri have made strong progress in the talks with Lille. Instead, the French champions have the ear of his agent. However, they also have some alternatives.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been linked to an improbable Serie A return to Roma in the last few days. His agent Jorge Mendes represents José Mourinho too.

Cristiano Ronaldo Rumored to Have Been Offered to Roma

June 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Cristiano Ronaldo has been linked to an improbable Serie A return to Roma in the last few days. His agent Jorge Mendes famously represents José Mourinho too. He set up multiple transfers of Portuguese players in recent windows.

Milan have had major trouble scoring in the last couple of months and will address the problem in the summer, as they are pursuing multiple attackers.

Asensio “Unhappy” with Milan Offer, Picks Agent Jorge Mendes

April 21, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Arsenal, La Liga, Real Madrid, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Asensio is yet to finalize the decision on his future, but Real Madrid haven’t yet given up on the chance to offer him a contract extension, presenting an improved offer with the hopes of convincing the Spaniard to stay.

Milan had to settle with signing just Marko Lazetic in January and delayed the chase of multiple targets to the summer, when they will have a bigger budget.

Jorge Mendes Offered His Top-Class Client to Milan

November 14, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Super-agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly offered three highly-rated midfielders to AC Milan during the ongoing talks over Rafael Leao's contract extension. According to Rudy Galetti of Sportitalia, Lille star Renato Sanches was a subject of discussion during the parties' negotiations over Leao's contractual status at San Siro.

Pirlo Delivers Update on Cristiano Ronaldo Future Amid Exit Talks

Cristiano Ronaldo Reveals Intention to Part Ways with Juventus

August 27, 2021 Akhil Fisher Juventus, Manchester City, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A

Cristiano Ronaldo’s time at Juventus is set to be up as he has openly revealed his desire to leave the club after four seasons and three years - Manchester City & Manchester United aware of situation.

Cristiano Ronaldo Agent Puts Pressure on Juventus over New Deal

July 4, 2021 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Cristiano Ronaldo's representative Jorge Mendes has asked Juventus powerbrokers to extend his client's contract to 2023. According to Gazzetta dello Sport (via The Sun), the Portuguese super-agent wants to prolong the forward's future in Turin despite recent reports suggesting otherwise.

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