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Inter Start Keeping Tabs on Prolific Lecce Newcomer

September 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter won’t sign a free agent to replace Marko Arnautovic, who’ll miss considerable time with a thigh strain, but they are keeping tabs on possible future targets, and director Piero Ausilio is particularly keen on Nikola Krstovic. The striker has had a devastating impact with Serie A.

Lecce president Saverio Damiani believes it is too soon to speak out regarding the championship table, as his side prepare to take on Juventus in Turin.

Lecce President Talks Journey from Serie C Ahead of Juventus Clash

September 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lecce, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lecce president Saverio Sticchi Damiani believes it is too soon to speak out regarding the championship table, as his side prepare to take on Juventus in a mouthwatering encounter at the Allianz Stadium. The Salentini are one of the two unbeaten teams so far in the top flight, alongside league leaders Inter.

This is the story of one of the most incredible set pieces taken in Serie A: It was taken by Juan Alberto Barbas of Lecce during a game vs. Genoa

Lecce vs Genoa Throwback: Beto Barbas and That Incredible Free Kick

September 22, 2023 Matteo Carnevale Genoa, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

This is the story of one of the most incredible set pieces taken in Serie A and his author was not Diego Maradona, Roberto Carlos, or Sinisa Mihajlovic. The man who conjured such an unforgettable free-kick screamer that defied the laws of ballistics is Juan Alberto Barbas of Argentina, better known as “Beto” Barbas to his Lecce fans.

Only three teams have had the honors of going unbeaten so far in Serie A, and Lecce are one of them. Gilardino feels his Genoa have to proceed with caution.

Genoa Coach Gilardino Previews Tough Trip to Unbeaten Lecce

September 22, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Transfer Market

Only three teams have had the honors of going unbeaten so far after four games in Serie A, and Lecce are one of them. As the Salentini await to host Genoa, in what is touted to be high-tempo clash at the Stadio Comunale Via del Mare, visiting coach Alberto Gilardino feels his side have to proceed with caution.

Raffaele Palladino has been promoted from the youth team to be the next permanent Monza coach, as CEO Adriano Galliani explained in a presser.

Monza vs Lecce 1-1: Usual Suspects Score on Both Ends

September 17, 2023 Marko Vrakela Lecce, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Lecce continued their unbeaten start to the new Serie A campaign with a hard-earned 1-1 draw against Monza at the Brianteo on Sunday afternoon. A dramatic contest in Lombardy featured plenty of drama, goals, cards, and nervy moments.

Alejandro Gomez is looking for a new team after being released by Sevilla last month and is eyeing a return to Serie A, with Inter potentially in the mix.

Inter and More Serie A Outfits Linked to Papu Gomez

September 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lecce, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Alejandro Gomez is looking for a new team after being released by Sevilla last month and is eyeing a return to Serie A, with Inter potentially in the mix. The Nerazzurri signed Alexis Sanchez, but he couldn’t feature in the early matches and is currently dealing with anemia.

Nicola Sansone Issues Warning to Juventus Ahead of Sunday Clash

Lecce On the Cusp of Signing Seasoned Serie A Campaigner

September 9, 2023 Marko Vrakela Lecce, Serie A, Transfer Market

It seems that adding 13 new players to Roberto D'Aversa's squad in the summer hasn't been enough to satisfy ambitious Lecce CEO Pantaleo Corvino. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Giallorossi will complete another signing almost a fortnight after the Italian transfer window closure.

Lecce left it late at Via Del Mare but grabbed all three points against Lazio after two goals in less then two minutes in the Serie A opener

Lecce vs Salernitana 2-0: Krstovic Making Strides at Via del Mare

September 3, 2023 Marko Vrakela Lecce, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Lecce are on their way to establishing themselves as an early surprise package in Serie A after recording their second win in three league matches. Nikola Krstovic is making a name for himself at the Stadio Via del Mare as Giallorossi squeezed past Salernitana 2-0 on Sunday night.

Leicester City tabled a sizeable bid for Nicolas Gonzalez, but Fiorentina don’t want to sell the player in January. The Foxes tendered €34M.

Fiorentina vs Lecce 2-2: Comeback Kings Strike Again to Silence Franchi

August 27, 2023 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Fiorentina and Lecce shared the spoils in a breathtaking 2-2 draw at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday evening. Despite omitting Sofyan Ambrabat from the matchday squad, the hosts were in pole position to maintain a perfect league start. But it wasn't meant to be.

Lecce are looking to bolster their squad with talent in a bid to keep up their momentum deep into the season, with two defensive midfielders on their radar.

Lecce Nominate Two Defensive Talents, Including Roma Prodigy

August 23, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lecce, Ligue 1, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lecce cruised to a historic maiden season opening victory in Serie A by beating Lazio 2-1 at the Stadio Via del Mare. The Salentini, led by Roberto D’Aversa, are looking to bolster their squad with young talent in a bid to keep up their momentum deep into the 2023/24 season.

Lazio are satisfied with the early performances of Daichi Kamada and are already thinking about handing him a new contract.

Kamada Admits Maurizio Sarri as Decisive in Lazio Transfer

August 22, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lazio attacking midfielder Daichi Kamada has revealed coach Maurizio Sarri as the reason for his choice to transfer to the Biancocelesti from Eintracht Frankfurt. He also dismissed talks of any similarities between himself and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.

Lecce vs Lazio 2-1: Quickfire Double Gives Lecce Perfect Start

August 21, 2023 Davide Kociu Lazio, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Lecce left it late at Via Del Mare but grabbed all three points against Lazio after two goals in less then two minutes. For Lazio it was reminiscent of past blackouts and will be one they want to put behind them quickly next week against Genoa.

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