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Napoli Add Two French Coaches to List of Candidates

June 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Fiorentina, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Napoli are waiting for Vincenzo Italiano to meet with the Fiorentina hierarchy before ramping up their pursuit. They will go all-in on him only if he signals his desire to depart. President Aurelio De Laurentiis wants to maintain a good relationship with Viola patron Rocco Commisso.

Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano received the Torrino d’Oro award on Wednesday and assessed their first few matches and in particular the loss to Inter.

Frontrunner Emerges in the Wide-Ranging Napoli Search

June 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli are contemplating a plethora of options, but the current favorite to succeed Luciano Spalletti is the coach president Aurelio De Laurentiis backed a couple of days after annoucing the split, Vincenzo Italiano. The Azzurri initiated the talks to free him up from his Fiorentina's contract.

Napoli are regrouping after failing to sway one of their preferred options to replace Luciano Spalletti, Luis Enrique, at least for the time being.

New Twists and Turns in the Napoli Coaching Search

June 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli are regrouping after failing to sway one of their preferred options to replace Luciano Spalletti, Luis Enrique, at least for the time being. President Aurelio De Laurentiis is playing on multiple tables. There doesn’t appear to be a clear favorite just yet amid a host of rumors.

Mourinho led the Spanish heavyweights from May 2010 to June 2013, winning one La Liga, Copa del Rey and Supercopa de Espana title each during his time.

Roma After High-Profile Pair While Mourinho Drops Hints

May 31, 2023 Enrico Passarella Europa League, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Sevilla

José Mourinho kept things close to the vest when quizzed about his Roma future in the interviews ahead of the Europa League final. While he didn’t announce whether he would stay put, he stated that the players had been informed of his decision and denied any talk with other sides.

Luis Enrique is aware of Milan’s stature on the European level, with PSG set to take on the seven-time UCL winners in a highly-anticipated clash in Paris.

Napoli Test the Waters for a Few Potential Managers

May 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bologna, Brighton, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Napoli were blindsided by Luciano Spalletti’s decision to leave but will have a few weeks to identify their next coach. President Aurelio De Laurentiis has inquired about a few options and is evaluating the pros and cons of each. The president wouldn't mind bringing in a foreign gaffer.

Luciano Spalletti is the new Italy coach, succeeding Roberto Mancini on the Azzurri’s bench after the former gaffer’s sudden and tumultuous exit.

Napoli Start Actively Seeking a Spalletti Replacement

May 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Monza, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Luciano Spalletti stopped short of announcing his departure from Napoli, but he heavily alluded to it, and the club is looking for a new coach. The gaffer claimed that the decision had been made and that the team would make it official at a later time.

José Mourinho has received a very lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia and is on the radar of a few other top clubs, but Roma believe he will respect his contract.

Roma Have Yet to Start Fretting over Future of Mourinho

April 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Chelsea, Italian Football, Real Madrid, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

José Mourinho has received a very lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia and is on the radar of a few other top clubs, but Roma believe he will respect his contract and stay at the helm next season. The ownership and the gaffer will eventually have an all-hands-on-deck meeting.

Spurs Draw Five-Man Shortlist to Replace Italy-Bound Conte

March 29, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Antonio Conte and Tottenham Hotspur parted ways after 16 months by mutual consent after the Italian tactician blasted the club and its players in a remarkable interview. It is unclear whom Daniel Levy and Fabio Paratici will hire in North London to succeed the ex-Chelsea and Inter manager.

Bayern Tactician Nagelsmann Backs Inter to Go Deep in UCL Knockouts

November 2, 2022 Akhil Fisher Bayern Munich, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

To cap off their 100% win record, Bayern Munich ousted Inter 2-0 at the Allianz Arena, but coach Julian Nagelsmann maintains that Inter are a tough nut to crack, backing them to go deep in the competition.

Bayern Ace Mane Defends Controversial Handball Call Against Inter

November 2, 2022 Akhil Fisher Bayern Munich, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Inter could have gained a goal advantage in just under 10 minutes after kick-off against Bayern Munich, but the Nerazzurri were denied an outright penalty after Sadio Mane’s handball was overlooked following a lengthy VAR review by referee Ivan Kruzliak.

From The Scouting App: Analysis of RB Leipzig Talent Christopher Nkunku

April 20, 2021 Akhil Fisher Bundesliga, France, French Football, Germany, Paris Saint Germain, RB Leipzig, Serie A, The Scouting App

Christopher Nkunku has been one of Julian Nagelsmann’s best players at RB Leipzig in a very young team – with an average age of 24.5. The French winger started his playing days and youth career at PSG where he spent a good five years before being promoted to the first team in the 2015-2016 season.

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