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Randal Kolo Muani has fit in well at Juventus since day one and would welcome a prolongation of his stay past his current loan.

High-Performing Juventus Loanee Open to Staying Put

March 7, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Randal Kolo Muani has fit in well at Juventus since day one and would welcome a prolongation of his stay past his current loan. He joined from PSG on a six-month temporary spell with no strings attached: "My only wish is to play and have fun."

Gianluigi Donnarumma and PSG went through a sticky patch earlier in the summer, but they got past it. The goalkeeper talked about it and more

Donnarumma Dishes on Kvaratskhelia and Kolo Muani

February 5, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Gianluigi Donnarumma and PSG went through a sticky patch earlier in the summer, but they got past it. The goalkeeper talked about it and more: “All is well now. We advanced in the Champions League. The victory over Manchester City was a nice boost."

On February 12, 2012, Luis Enrique's Roma annihilated the remains of Inter’s Triplete-winning squad at the Stadio Olimpico by a 4-0 score

Roma vs Inter Throwback: A Fleeting Glimpse of Luis Enrique Brilliancy

October 20, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

Luis Enrique endured a torrid maiden campaign as a coach, ending a disappointing 7th with Roma in Serie A and resigning at the end of the season. Still, he did manage to show glimpses of the good things to come in his career, especially on February 12, 2012, when Roma annihilated Inter’s Triplete-winning squad.

Inter continue to rival Juventus to capture Jonathan David also because they are wary that Marcus Thuram could become a hot commodity next summer.

Paris Saint-Germain Set Sights on Inter Superstar With Affordable Release Clause

October 11, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Ligue 1, Paris Saint Germain, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter talisman Marcus Thuram reportedly ranks high on Paris Saint-Germain's list of targets for the next summer transfer window. According to Calciomercato, Thuram's release clause has drawn Les Parisiens' attention.

PSG were considered a potential threat to Juventus in the race to appoint Thiago Motta since he has deep ties with the French powerhouse.

PSG Won’t Upset Juventus Apple Cart on Thiago Motta

May 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

PSG were considered a potential threat to Juventus in the race to appoint Thiago Motta since he has deep ties with the French powerhouse. While their Champions League elimination could have further fueled the buzz, owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi nipped the problem in the bud.

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.

PSG Coach Luis Enrique Previews UCL Encounter vs Milan

October 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, Serie A

Luis Enrique is aware of Milan’s stature on the European level, with Paris Saint-Germain set to take on the seven-time UEFA Champions League title holders in a highly-anticipated encounter at Parc des Princes. The Rossoneri are yet to taste a victory after consecutive stalemates, while PSG will look to bounce back

Aurelio De Laurentiis commented on the recent events at Napoli and the future of Rudi Garcia ahead of the resumption of Serie A.

De Laurentiis Comments on Garcia and Coaching Search

October 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis spoke candidly about what’s happening at the club during an event: "“It’s a difficult moment with Rudi Garcia at the helm. The coach and the sporting director are at my service. I’ll make the most opportune choices when the times will be right."

Marco Verratti left PSG to join Al-Arabi last September after a long transfer saga where he was linked to multiple sides after being targeted by Enrique.

New PSG Coach Luis Enrique Drove Verratti Out of Town

October 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

Marco Verratti left PSG to join Al-Arabi last September after a long transfer saga where he was linked to multiple sides, and his move needed some time to fully come together. The Qatari club spent €45M in the end, and he inked a two-year contract.

Rudi Garcia agreed to a two-year contract with an option with Napoli and will earn €3M per season. Aurelio De Laurentiis didn't want to wait any longer.

How Napoli Came to Their Surprising Coaching Decision

June 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Rudi Garcia agreed to a two-year contract with an option with Napoli and will earn €3M per season. The wages would have changed, but president Aurelio De Laurentiis had prepared the same deal for all the candidates. The gaffer is back in Italy after seven years abroad.

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.

Luis Enrique has been indicated as the primary candidate to replace Luciano Spalletti in the Napoli dugout. However, the parties are distant.

De Laurentiis Laments Problems in Luis Enrique Pursuit

May 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Luis Enrique has been indicated as the primary candidate to replace Luciano Spalletti in the Napoli dugout. However, the parties struggled to come to an understanding. President Aurelio De Laurentiis declared that the coach was probably headed elsewhere: "He wants to go to the Premier League."

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis announced that Luciano Spalletti would step down at the end of the season as he wants a sabbatical.

De Laurentiis Confirms Rumors About Spalletti Exit

May 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis announced that Luciano Spalletti would step down at the end of the season. The official motivated the choice of the coach during an interview: “He told me that his cycle has ended. He did the best he could and asked me for a sabbatical."

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