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Torino Chief Cairo Reveals Dinner Talk with Real Madrid President

October 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Real Madrid, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Torino president Urbano Cairo could have raked in tens of millions for former star center-forward Belotti, who instead left the Granata to complete his Roma move on a Bosman transfer.

Serie A left something on the table in the second round of the group stage of the various continental competitions but didn’t lose any game.

Serie A Fuels Strong UEFA Ranking with Early Displays

October 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Champions League, Europa League, European Conference League, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Lazio, Ligue 1, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A

Serie A left something on the table in the second round of the group stage of the various continental competitions but didn’t lose any game. Its clubs have collectively logged four wins, two draws, and one defeat so far. The good results are boosting its UEFA ranking.

Carlo Ancelotti has termed the clash against Napoli as the most difficult for Real Madrid in this season’s UEFA Champions League group stage.

Ancelotti: “Napoli Clash Most Difficult for Real Madrid”

October 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher Champions League, Italian Football, Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A

Carlo Ancelotti has termed the clash against Napoli as the most difficult for Real Madrid in this season’s group stage. The ex-Milan tactician coached the Partenopei for one-and-a-half season between 2018 and 2019, before joining Everton, and then returning to the Spanish capital.

Carlo Ancelotti is well familiar with the problems that come with working at Napoli and under Aurelio De Laurentiis and has backed Rudi Garcia.

Garcia Previews High-Profile Napoli UCL Clash vs Real Madrid

October 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli prepare to welcome Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the UEFA Champions League's matchday two. Having made a bouncy start to the season, the Partenopei will tread the mouthwatering encounter with great caution – also because of the return of Luka Modric and Rodrygo back into the starting lineup.

Milan are trying to handle some big-ticket extensions, but they are closer to reaching agreement with Davide Calabria and Yacine Adli.

Real Madrid Eye Milan Captain Calabria as Alternative

September 20, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, La Liga, Premier League, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Although Calabria has endured a shaky recent week despite a pleasant start to the season, he finds himself on the transfer radar with a Rossoneri contract expiring in the summer of 2025. Real Madrid are strong favorites to seal his signature come next summer.

Veiga ignored Napoli early in the window to complete a highly lucrative move to Saudi Arabian – a decision that caused uproar in the footballing community.

Real Madrid Icon Carvajal Justifies Veiga Decision to Ignore Napoli

September 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Veiga received strong interest from European giants including Premier League giants Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea. However, it was the Partenopei who came inches away from securing his signature, only for Veiga to move to Saudi on a three-year deal.

Saudi Pro League and Serie A have not touched the €1B mark, whereas the Premier League has almost reach thrice that amount in terms of expenditure.

Serie A Records Positive Transfer Balance Unlike Premier League

September 7, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

As the summer transfer window comes to a shut in most of the top markets worldwide, an astonishing number in terms of league expenditure has been marked by the Premier League, Other leagues, including the Saudi Pro League and Serie A have not touched the €1B mark.

Napoli delayed in matching the €40M release clause set upon Veiga by Celta Vigo, and Zahavi has straightforwardly blamed the Scudetto holders.

Agent Zahavi Blames Napoli Passivity for Failed Veiga Deal

August 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Celta Vigo, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Gabri Veiga is heading to Saudi Arabia just weeks after being heavily linked with a move to Napoli. The Partenopei delayed in matching the €40M release clause set upon his head by boyhood club Celta Vigo, and the player’s agent Pini Zahavi has blamed Napoli’s passiveness for the failed transfer.

Napoli About to Hit Jackpot by Signing Celta Starlet

August 18, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Celta Vigo, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Celta Vigo talent Gabri Veiga is about to switch to Napoli following a €36M deal including bonuses and add-ons. Veiga, who has gradually established himself as one of Spain’s most exciting midfield prospects, will star for Rudi Garcia’s Partenopei in the 2023/24 season. He'd be their fourth summer signing.

Argentina midfielder Nicolás Domínguez, who earlier in the summer moved from Bologna to Nottingham Forest, has opened up on his new adventure in England.

Bologna Reject Fenerbahce Bid for Milan Target Dominguez

August 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Sevilla, Transfer Market

It is no secret that Bologna are hearing out offers to sell Nicolas Dominguez, most recently being alerted of Milan’s interest and rejecting Fenerbahce’s €13M bid. The Rossoblù intend to lure at least €15-20M in their coffers as they prepare to part ways with the Argentine-Italian.

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 Boss Mourinho Reveals Real Madrid Sentiment

August 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Real Madrid, Roma, Serie A

It might have been ten years this June since José Mourinho called it a day at Real Madrid, but he still keeps the Los Blancos close to his heart. The Special One, who is preparing to lead Roma into his third season, has fond memories of his time in the Spanish capital.

Milan youngster Andreas Jungdal is set to star in Serie B for the near future, after recently-relegated Cremonese onboarded him on a free operation.

Prodigal Milan Goalie Jungdal to Continue Career at Cremonese

August 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Cremonese, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan youngster Andreas Jungdal is headed to Serie B, at least for the near future, after recently-relegated Cremonese onboarded him on a free transfer operation. The Cremona-based outfit has closed the definitive transfer for the Primavera talent. The Rossoneri will get part of a future sale.

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