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Napoli Offer Talismanic Forward Bumper New Deal – Figures Revealed

October 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have long been locked in contract extension talks with no resolution on the horizon. But the club hierarchy looks determined to reward their sought-after star with a bumper new deal.

The first portion of the season ended with Napoli at the top of the table, which is a surprise considering what happened last season.

Former Napoli Forward Heaps Praise On Antonio Conte & Backs Partenopei To Win Scudetto

October 12, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Former Napoli ace Paolo Di Canio has waxed lyrical about new manager Antonio Conte amid Partenopei's inspiring Serie A start. Only a few months after finishing tenth, the three-time Italian champions are back to the top for the first time in over 430 days.

Napoli Aren’t a Juggernaut Yet But Will Be a Problem

October 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market Leave a comment

The first portion of the season ended with Napoli at the top of the table, which is a surprise considering what happened last season. They didn’t have the most challenging schedule, and the demerits of the other sides are clear.

Romelu Lukaku stayed in Naples for the second consecutive break to work on his conditioning after transferring late last summer.

Lukaku on Skipping International Duties, Conte and More

October 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Romelu Lukaku stayed in Naples for the second consecutive break to work on his conditioning. Coach Domenico Tedesco stated that the striker motivated his choice with the fact that he didn't have a proper pre-season preparation.

Napoli have begun haggling a pair of pivotal renewals, but things aren’t going as swimmingly as they hoped with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Alex Meret.

Napoli Not Close to Shaking Hands with Starting Goalie

October 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli have begun haggling a pair of pivotal renewals after an impressive summer, but things aren’t going as swimmingly as they hoped with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Alex Meret. The former turned down the first offer from their new management.

Stanislav Lobotka is likely to stay put at Napoli, but Barcelona, likely instructed by Xavi, had made strides to sign him in previous months.

Napoli Midfield Stalwart Expects ‘Special Serie A Season’ For Partenopei

October 9, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Scudetto-winning midfielder Stanislav Lobotka harbors high expectations for a reborn Napoli side under the leadership of Antonio Conte. Away on international duty with Slovakia, the 29-year-old delivered his verdict on Partenopei's lofty ambitions in the new Serie A season.

Napoli will spend the second international break of the season in first position. The Partenopei have already atoned for some of the past trends.

Napoli on Their Way to Amending Last Season’s Disaster

October 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A Leave a comment

Napoli will spend the second international break of the season in first position. While Antonio Conte routinely pumps the brakes about their title aspirations, the Partenopei have already atoned for some of last season’s trends.

Juventus have started searching for a new offensive weapon in January due to Arkadiusz Milik’s injury, and Giacomo Raspadori has resurfaced as an option.

Juventus Maintain Interest in Underused Napoli Attacker

October 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus have started searching for a new offensive weapon in January considering Arkadiusz Milik’s injury, and Giacomo Raspadori has resurfaced as an option. The Bianconeri have tracked him multiple times in the past. Giuntoli brought him to Napoli.

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 7: Sensational De Gea Thwarts Milan

October 8, 2024 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Atalanta, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends Leave a comment

After another captivating weekend, it feels as if the Serie A campaign is beginning to hit its stride. Unfortunately, the action will be interrupted by an untimely international break, but at least we were treated to a heavy three-day meal that included nerve-wracking contests, astonishing goals and some good old-fashioned Calcio controversy. So let's recap the most relevant moments of the weekend while identifying the Tops and Flops from Serie A Round 7.

Duvan Zapata has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and two ruptured menisci after getting hurt late in the recent clash with Inter.

Torino Mull Bombastic Signing After Losing Zapata

October 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Duvan Zapata has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and two ruptured menisci after getting hurt late in the recent clash with Inter. He’s likely to miss the rest of the season. The veteran had almost played every minute of every game so far.

Napoli had a few right wingbacks on their radar late in the summer and are still interested even though they have changed their tactical plan.

Napoli Continue to Be Keen on a Pair of Speed Demons

October 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bulgaria, Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli had a few right wingbacks on their radar late in the summer and are still interested even though they have changed their tactical plan, switching from 3-5-2 to 4-3-3. Giovanni Di Lorenzo moved from 'braccetto' to right-back.

Leonardo Bonucci was spotted at San Siro for Inter-Torino, as his son is a Granata supporter, and paid a visit to a TV show to take stock of Serie A.

Bonucci Assesses Motta, Allegri, Conte, and Milan Move

October 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Leonardo Bonucci was spotted on the San Siro’s stands for Inter-Torino, as his son is a Granata supporter, and paid a visit to a TV show to take stock of Juventus and more: “Thiago Motta is doing an incredible job both on the pitch and communication-wise."

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