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Inter Tracking Atalanta Goalkeeper for Backup Duties

February 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter took a flier on Emil Audero last summer, but he’s unlikely to be bought out, and they are keen on Juan Musso as a deputy goalie for the future. The Nerazzurri would need to spend €6.5M to redeem the Italia shot-stopper.

Mehdi Taremi will be officially unveiled as a new Inter player after his Porto contract formally runs out on June 30th. He spoke about the move.

Inter Talk with Taremi Camp Again, Eye Atalanta Pair

January 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter held another meeting with an intermediary assisting Mehdi Taremi, and things are moving in the right direction. They have struck a verbal agreement for a contract till 2026, with an option to extend it for one further season.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has pressed pause on other candidates to see whether he really has a chance to appoint Gian Piero Gasperini.

Gasperini Comments on Strategy, Scamacca, and Goalies

January 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini offered interesting remarks about their squad and their philosophy in an interview: “It would worry me if we started to think like those big teams that necessarily need to play in Europe for economic reasons."

Anatoliy Trubin almost single-handedly prevented Inter from winning the recent clash with Benfica, which he could have played with the Italian side.

Inter Moved On from Benfica Hero Over Excessive Demand

October 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Anatoliy Trubin almost single-handedly prevented Inter from winning the recent clash with Benfica despite dominating and creating several clear-cut chances. La Beneamata had the Ukrainian prodigy atop their preferences to replace André Onana last summer. He personally favored them over other destinations.

Inter took a flier on Emil Audero last summer, but he’s unlikely to be bought out, and they are keen on Juan Musso as a deputy goalie for the future.

Atalanta Enjoying Unprecedented Defensive Solidity

October 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Atalanta couldn’t find a way to score against Juventus despite pulling the strings, but they once again had a sturdy display. They kept their fifth clean sheet in the first seven matches, which had never happened in their history. La Dea gave up 48 goals in each of the last two seasons.

The arrival of Touré from Almeria and the departure of Hojlund to Manchester United marks the most trendsetting transfer window for Atalanta.

Atalanta Execute Nifty Business in Historic Transfer Window

August 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Atalanta have successfully put their record departure to paper, sealing Rasmus Hojlund’s exit as the club’s most profitable transfer in history. The Danish marksman’s departure to Manchester United in a five-year deal worth €85M including add-ons is worth the aggregate of the previous two-highest sales executed by the La Dea.

Atalanta should keep ahold of Duvan Zapata following the injury of El Bilal Tourè, while Luis Muriel could depart anyway.

Atalanta Preparing for a Major Shift in January Window

November 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Gian Piero Gasperini and the Italian branch of the Atalanta management flew to Boston to meet with co-owner Stephen Pagliuca over the break. Even though the tone of the gaffer wasn’t well-received, the brass is ready to lean more on the youngsters, but they won't give away their veterans.

Juan Musso and Rick Karsdorp had surgeries Monday to address their severe injuries and will have to sit out multiple fixtures.

Atalanta and Roma Lose Starters for Multiple Weeks

September 20, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Atalanta and Roma might have to cope without two regulars for the whole string of games coming up before the World Cup. Juan Musso and Rick Karsdorp both had surgery to address their injuries Monday. The Argentinian goalkeeper sustained compound orbital and jaw fractures, the Dutchman a meniscus tear.

Juan Musso has not fully lived up to expectations this season, and Atalanta will consider partying ways with him in the summer.

Atalanta Mulling Over Surprising Changing of the Guard

May 5, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Juan Musso has not fully lived up to expectations this season, and Atalanta will consider partying ways with him in the summer. However, it will take a considerable offer. La Dea would be looking to recoup the €20M investment, if not even turn in a profit.

Fenerbahce have laid eyes on Mario Pasalic in their lengthy search for a midfielder. Turkish clubs have four more days to conclude transfer market deals.

Owner Takes Atalanta Out of Serie A Contention Despite Recent Success

September 6, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Atalanta have managed to qualify for Champions League in three straight seasons. However, president Antonio Percassi says they are not really title contenders: “I would like people to stop talking about the Scudetto. We must remain grounded; otherwise, we rik losing our focus. Plus, we would never be happy."

UPDATED: Atalanta Complete Acquisition of Juan Musso from Udinese

July 2, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Serie A, Transfer Market, Udinese

Atalanta did not wait for the end of Copa America after all. As announced by Udinese, they have officially purchased Juan Musso, completing the second-richest signing of their history. The Bergamaschi have paid €20M to seal the deal and he agreed to a five-year contract. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini often voiced some discontent about his goalkeepers last season. Former starter Pierluigi Gollini will be on his way out later in the summer.

Atalanta Beat the Competition and Find Their New Starting Goalkeeper

June 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Serie A, Transfer Market, Udinese

Atalanta are one step away from completing one of the richest acquisitions of their history. They have reached an agreement with Udinese for Juan Musso. The Bergamaschi have offered €20M to seal the deal. The transfer should be completed once he will be back from Copa America. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini often voiced some discontent about his options for the role last season. Pierluigi Gollini will be on the move in the summer.

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