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Atalanta and Napoli Keeping Tabs on Lazio Bust Kamada

March 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Ligue 1, Lyon, Monza, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Atalanta and Napoli will have to tweak their midfield in the summer and are keeping tabs on Daichi Kamada, who could become a free agent in June after a disappointing campaign with Lazio. He inked a seasonal contract with a three-year option.

Milan have put Rade Krunic on the market considering his demotion and a challenging negotiation to extend his contract. Fenerbahce are keen.

Milan Outcast Draws Interest from Two Foreign Clubs

December 9, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Rade Krunic's career at Milan is nearing its end as two foreign sides are ready to go head-to-head for his services in January. According to Calciomercato, long-term admirers Fenerbahce are still in the picture, with Lyon reportedly lurking in the shadows.

Lyon director Vincent Ponsot has confirmed Grosso risked losing his left eye, after a projectile hit him as the bus was making its way into the Velodrome.

Grosso Risked Losing His Eye, Confirms Lyon Director

November 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Marseille, Serie A

Lyon’s director of football Vincent Ponsot has confirmed Fabio Grosso risked losing his left eye, after a glass projectile hit him just as the team bus was making its way into Marseille’s Stade Velodrome. The ‘Olympique’ derby between Lyon and Marseille was suspended following the violent attacks on the visitors.

Marseille Condemned as Grosso and Lyon Face Vicious Attack

October 30, 2023 Akhil Fisher Ligue 1, Lyon, Marseille

The Ligue 1 match between Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais was suspended after Lyon’s team bus was attacked with stones by Marseille fans as it made its way into the Stade Velodrome. Italian manager Fabio Grosso was badly injured, as images appeared of the World Cup winner’s bloodied face after what took place.

Gattuso Makes up His Mind on His Future Amid Fiorentina Links

Marseille Shake Hands with Gattuso to Appoint New Manager

September 27, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

Just weeks after being linked to Olympique Lyonnais, where ex-Frosinone coach Fabio Grosso eventually moved to, Gennaro Gattuso is all set to join Olympique de Marseille as their new head coach.

Olympique Lyonnais have readied a two-year contract for Fabio Grosso, who impressed largely with Frosinone in recent seasons.

Lyon Appoint Italian Tactician Fabio Grosso as New Manager

September 16, 2023 Marko Vrakela Lyon, Serie A

Ligue 1 strugglers Olympique Lyon have announced the immediate appointment of Italian tactician Fabio Grosso as their new chief of staff. According to the club's official website, the 45-year-old will replace underperforming manager Laurent Blanc at the helm starting next week.

Julen Lopetegui and Olivier Glasner are in the running alongside Gattuso over a Lyon move. The Italian is a free agent since leaving Valencia last season.

Lyon Shortlist Free Agent Gattuso to Succeed Blanc

September 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Serie A, Transfer Market

Olympique Lyonnais have begun their Ligue 1 season on a disappointing note, now lying at the bottom of the table as one of the league’s four winless teams after four games. This has put coach Laurent Blanc’s managerial future in the dark in the West of France.

Lyon Out of Transfer Race to Sign Milan Target Pulisic

July 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have received a huge boost in the pursuit of Chelsea outcast Christian Pulisic, with the USMNT international disinterested to move anywhere else other than the Rossoneri.

Hertha Berlin have laid eyes on Diego Demme and suggested a trade with Lucas Tousart, who’s already familiar with new Napoli coach Rudi Garcia.

Napoli’s Garcia Fancies Hertha Ace Tousart in Potential Swap

June 29, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Rudi Garcia is the main reason why Napoli are eyeing Tousart, having trained the 26-year-old at Olympique Lyonnais for one season, before he moved to Berlin.

Samuel Umtiti is enjoying a bounce-back campaign at Lecce and is drawing interest from fellow Serie A sides, especially Roma and Inter.

Inter Among Clubs Interested in Barcelona Outcast Umtiti

June 19, 2023 Akhil Fisher Barcelona, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lecce, Ligue 1, Lyon, Serie A, Transfer Market

A mega-money offer is expectedly in the works to entice Lyon graduate Samuel Umtiti, who is equally leaning towards an adventure in the Middle East. Umtiti played an extremely pivotal role in helping Lecce stay afloat in Serie A.

Roma brought in Houssem Aouar for medicals on Easter Monday, but they had yet to fully come to terms at the time. The parties finalized the agreement.

Roma Iron Out Details to Onboard Prized Free Agent

May 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Napoli, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Roma brought in Houssem Aouar for medicals on Easter Monday, but they had yet to fully come to terms at the time. A few sides continued to poke around the Lyon playmaker afterward, but there are no more doubts he will indeed join La Lupa.

Olympique Lyonnais talent Houssem Aouar has been tracked by top clubs this season, with his free agency bound to materialize at the end of the season.

Secret Easter Meeting Indicates Roma Transfer for Aouar

April 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Olympique Lyonnais talent Houssem Aouar has been tracked by top clubs this season, with his free agency bound to materialize at the end of the season. Real Betis, Napoli, Milan, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Roma have all kept close tabs on the 24-year-old, who has reportedly passed his medical already for the Giallorossi.

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