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Lukaku Wishes to Extend Roma Stay Past Ongoing Loan

March 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, MLS, Premier League, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Despite the costs and challenges of putting together a permanent transfer, Romelu Lukaku would like to stay at Roma. He joined on loan last summer. The Giallorossi might have a gentleman’s agreement with Chelsea, but the sum would still be high

The official announcement might not come soon, but Olivier Giroud has made up his mind about leaving Milan and joining Los Angeles FC.

Giroud on the Verge of Sealing Los Angeles FC Switch

March 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, MLS, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

The official announcement might not come soon, but Olivier Giroud has made up his mind about leaving Milan and joining Los Angeles FC at the end of the season, wrapping up his three-year stay in Italy. He has truck a verbal agreement with his new team.

Olivier Giroud has been insistently linked with a move to the MLS, and the Los Angeles FC are making waves to put him under contract.

Los Angeles FC Gain Upper-Hand in Pursuit of Giroud

March 21, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, MLS, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Olivier Giroud has been insistently linked with a move to the MLS, and the Los Angeles FC are making waves to put him under contract. On the other hand, the Frenchman plans to take his time in deciding his future.

Olivier Giroud is giving serious thought about moving to the MLS at the end of the season. He’ll make the call in May, but it's gaining steam.

Milan Star Giroud Freshly Linked with MLS Transfer

March 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, MLS, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Olivier Giroud is giving serious thought about moving to the MLS at the end of the season. He’ll make the call in May, but such a possibility is gaining steam. The talks between his entourage and the possible landing spots have ramped up.

Olivier Giroud admitted a few weeks ago that he didn’t know yet whether he would stay at Milan, but he already excluded one possible landing spot.

Milan Talisman Caught in Two Minds Amid MLS Speculation

February 25, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, MLS, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Veteran striker Olivier Giroud could be enjoying his final months at Milan amid growing interest from several Major League Soccer sides. According to Corriere della Sera (via MilanNews), the 37-year-old is considering leaving Europe for North America in the autumn of his playing career.

The official announcement might not come before a few days, but Luis Muriel has accepted the offer to join Orlando City, leaving Atalanta midseason.

Luis Muriel Shows Gratitude to Atalanta Faithful

February 18, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Serie A

Former Atalanta ace Luis Muriel took to social media to thank La Dea fans for showing him respect following his move to Orlando City. Gian Piero Gasperini's side thumped Sassuolo 3-0 on Saturday in their first Serie A outing after the Colobmian's switch to Major League Soccer.

Atalanta Stalwart Set to Join Orlando City

February 11, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, MLS, Serie A, Transfer Market

Atalanta and Orlando City have struck a €1m agreement for Luis Muriel to swap Serie A for Major League Soccer. La Dea director Luca Percassi has confirmed the Colombian forward should become the new Orlando player within the next few hours.

Orlando City are pursuing Luis Muriel, whose contract with Atalanta will run out at the end of the season. Their window ends in April.

Atalanta Forward Muriel Draws Interest from MLS Team

February 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, MLS, Serie A, Transfer Market

The transfer market window is over in Italy, but that’s not the case worldwide, which might lead to more deals in the coming weeks. Orlando City are pursuing Luis Muriel, whose contract with Atalanta will run out at the end of the season.

Inter are unlikely to modify their frontline in January because they’d need Alexis Sanchez to leave to make it happen for technical and economic reasons.

Inter Wouldn’t Mind Alexis Sanchez Finding Another Club

January 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, MLS, Porto, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter are unlikely to modify their frontline in January because they’d need Alexis Sanchez to leave to make it happen. The Chilean veteran hasn’t fared as well as he did at Olympique Marseille last season in his second turn in Milan.

Chiellini left Juventus after 17 seasons earlier, but he still avidly follows the Bianconeri, as the club experience a decent start to the new season.

Juventus Legend Close to Adding to His Trophy Cabinet

December 3, 2023 Marko Vrakela Juventus, MLS, Serie A

Former Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini is on the brink of winning another MLS Cup trophy upon his arrival at LAFC in the summer of 2022. The 39-year-old played a crucial role as Steve Cherundolo's side outplayed Houston Dynamo in the Western Conference final on Saturday night.

Claudio Lotito sternly addressed the recent chatter about Lorenzo Insigne joining Lazio, as the winger is attempting to leave Toronto FC.

Lotito Dismisses Recent Links Between Lazio and Insigne

November 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, MLS, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Toronto FC, Transfer Market

Claudio Lotito sternly addressed the recent chatter about Lorenzo Insigne joining Lazio, as the winger is attempting to leave Toronto FC: “As far as I know, there’s nothing true. At least not that I’m aware of, if I have to be honest. What do you want me to say? That’s that.”

Walter Mazzarri will likely have almost a full roster at his disposal as he’ll make his second Napoli debut against Atalanta on Saturday.

Osimhen Happy in Naples, Picks MLS Over Saudi Arabia

October 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, MLS, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Victor Osimhen was invited by his colleagues Mario Balotelli and Emiliano Viviano to chat and addressed a few topics, including his future, and had kind words toward his own team: “I’m very comfortable at Napoli for now. Scoring is always a big emotion, but doing so at the Maradona stadium is special."

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