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Napoli staved off a feeble attempt by Inter and will soon officialize the arrival of Alessandro Buongiorno. He’ll take the medicals early in the week.

Napoli’s Buongiorno Reveals Role Models in First Presser

July 30, 2024 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Newly-signed Napoli stopper Alessandro Buongiorno has revealed the defenders he looks up to in a bid to elevate his game. Having completed his move from Torino, the 25-year-old becomes the Partenopei’s fourth permanent transfer of the season, after Rafa Marin, Leonardo Spinazzola and Matija Popovic.

Inter have three options to fill the hole opened up by Tajon Buchanan’s injury. The indication from Oaktree will be decisive

Inter Contemplating Multiple Ways to Address Rearguard

July 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Salernitana, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter have three options to fill the hole opened up by Tajon Buchanan’s injury. The indication from Oaktree will be decisive in determining which direction they will take. Despite his role, they have elected to onboard a left-footed center-back.

Napoli will be on the prowl for a proper Kim Min-Jae heir in the summer and will kick the tires about the Korean defender himself

Inter Consider Audacious Move for Ex-Napoli Defender

July 8, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Serie A champions Inter reportedly plot an audacious bid to lure Bayern Munich center-back Kim Min-jae back to Italy. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via MiaSanMia, the Italians are enthusiastic about the prospect of signing the former Napoli star.

Napoli Tempted by Far-Fetched Reunion with Top Defender

April 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli will be on the prowl for a proper Kim Min-Jae heir in the summer and will kick the tires about the Korean defender himself, who has lost the starting job at Bayern Munich. His return is unlikely but not impossible.

Inter Keeping an Eye on Former Napoli Star Kim Min-Jae

March 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter are in the market for a new defender and have earmarked a high-profile one, Kim Min-Jae, should Bayern Munich make him available. Stefan De Vrij and Francesco Acerbi are aging. The latter's future at the club is suddenly in peril.

With back-to-back games in the space of four weeks, Napoli prepare to get back into shape after tasting their first defeat of the season to Sarri's Lazio.

Where Did It All Go Wrong for Defending Champions Napoli?

November 13, 2023 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Tactical Trends

When Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo climbed to the podium to lift the Scudetto last term, it was perhaps the most memorable outpouring of joy Serie A has witnessed in the 21st century. Inspired by the tactical ingenuity of Luciano Spalletti and the unmatched scoring prowess of Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Partenopei steamrolled to their first league title in 33 years.

Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia finished in the top 20 in the Ballon d’Or after leading Napoli to their third Scudetto last season.

Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia Make Ballon d’Or Top Twenty

October 31, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia finished in the top 20 in the Ballon d’Or after leading Napoli to their third Scudetto last season. The Azzurri duo received more votes than the main Inter star, Lautaro Martinez, who won the World Cup and reached the Champions League final.

Ursino laid bare on Fiorentina’s requirements, sensing a strong reinforcement in defence would provide Vincenzo Italiano with the leap in quality.

Ex-Crotone Director Tells Fiorentina: “Napoli Changed With Kim”

September 14, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Crotone, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sporting director Giuseppe Ursino, who was at the helm of Crotone for 17 years, laid bare on Fiorentina’s requirements, sensing a strong reinforcement in defence would provide Vincenzo Italiano with the leap in quality: "This team needs more balance, especially in defence."

Serie A is well represented in the 30 candidates for the Ballon d’Or, for which Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are the frontrunners.

Four Serie A Players Inserted in Ballon d’Or Shortlist

September 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Serie A is well represented in the 30 candidates for the Ballon d’Or, for which Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are the frontrunners. There’s just one Italian, Nicolò Barella, but a few current and former Inter and Napoli players are among the nominees.

Natan to Napoli Arrives as a Surprise Transfer to Replace Kim

August 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher Brazil, Brazilian Football, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Red Bull Bragantino center-back Natan Bernardo de Souza has reportedly sealed a move to Napoli, who have long been seeking a replacement for Kim Min-jae.

Napoli furthered the contacts for Konstantinos Mavropanos since their offers for Max Kilman and Kevin Danso were rejected.

Napoli Still Considering Stuttgart Defender to Replace Min-jae

July 30, 2023 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Defending Serie A champions Napoli haven't given up on the pursuit of Stuttgart defender Konstantinos Mavropanos. According to Calciomercato, the Greek center-back is still in Aurelio De Laurentiis' crosshairs as the search for Kim Min-jae's successor continues.

Kim Min-Jae was supposed to leave Napoli to join Bayern Munich by July 15th, but it didn’t happen. However, the deal isn’t in peril.

Kim Min-Jae Transfer to Bayern Munich Finally Imminent

July 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Kim Min-Jae was supposed to leave Napoli to join Bayern Munich by July 15th, but it didn’t happen. However, the deal isn’t in peril because the Bavarians have already activated his release clause. The parties are handling secondary aspects like the payment structure, bonuses, and commissions for his agents.

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