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Inter are ready to cash in on Valentin Carboni, who’s being tracked by a few teams in Italy and abroad. He's about to play in Copa America.

Roberto De Zerbi’s Marseille Eye Highly-Rated Inter Talent

July 2, 2024 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter Milan have a varied cohort of young talents in the mix, and one of them is Argentina international Valentin Carboni. At just 19, Carboni already has three appearances for the Albiceleste, and is now garnering attention across Italy and Europe.

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.

Gennaro Gattuso is confident of birthing a winning mentality in Marseille, as the French giants go in search of a first major trophy in over a decade.

Gattuso Confident of Imbibing Winning Mentality in Marseille

October 27, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Ligue 1, Marseille, Serie A

Gennaro Gattuso has not had the most ideal of starts to his new spell at Olympique de Marseille, with the Italian manager winning just two of his five matches so far with the French giants. However, he is confident of birthing a winning mentality.

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.

Ex-Atalanta winger Malinovskyi has agreed to join Genoa on a loan deal with the option to make it a permanent move for €10M, avoiding Monza and Bologna.

Genoa Continue Impressive Market Exploits with Malinovskyi Deal

August 18, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

Earlier reports indicated that Olympique de Marseille outcast Ruslan Malinovskyi agreed to transfer to Torino; however, it couldn’t be farther from the truth. Nonetheless, the Besiktas target is enroute Italy, after one season in the south of France. Genoa have agreed to the deal with Marseille.

It is no secret that Malinovskyi intends to return to Italy, following a short stint at Marseille. Torino lead the race but face competition from Besiktas.

Marseille Castaway Malinovskyi Agrees to Torino Transfer

August 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Marseille, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

It is no secret that Ruslan Malinovskyi intends to return back to Italy, following a short six-month stint at Olympique de Marseille, which, despite activating the €10M purchase option for the Shakhtar Donetsk youth product, are set to bid farewell. The ex-Atalanta man has been linked to Torino in recent weeks.

Milik recently professed his intention to stay at Juventus, after his reduced game time forced him to leave. He will earn €3.5M net per season at Juventus.

Milik Leaves Marseille to Continue Juventus Love Affair

June 21, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milik recently professed his intention to stay at Juventus, after his reduced game time under Jorge Sampaoli forced him to abandon the Olympians on loan. He will earn €3.5M net per season at Juventus.

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

Grosso Bids Serie B Champions Frosinone Farewell

June 15, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Frosinone, Italian Football, Marseille, Parma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Transfer Market

Italy hero Fabio Grosso led Frosinone to a historic Serie B title win in 2022/23, beating Genoa by 7 points to the second-tier championship win. While many were expecting the 2006 World Cup winner to stay put with the Canarini, he has communicated to the club management that it will not be the case going forward.

Lazio will attempt to finally sign a reliable deputy for Ciro Immobile and are keen on two reputable backup strikers, Arkadiusz Milik and Giovanni Simeone.

Sarri’s Lazio to Court Unwanted Juventus Striker Milik

June 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus have reportedly made a definitive decision on the future of striker Arkadiusz Milik, whose loan deal at the Bianconeri is set to expire at the end of the month.

Milan icon Costacurta believes it is too soon to declare Inter as favorites ahead of next season, urging everyone to keep calm until the end of the mercato.

Costacurta Takes 1993 Example to Motivate Inter vs City

May 29, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan icon Alessandro Costacurta has backed Inter to strike an upset in the UEFA Champions League final against Manchester City, citing his experience in the 1993 final against Marseille as an example.

Ex-Roma forward Cengiz Ünder has expressed his admiration and love for Olympique de Marseille, as he wishes to stay in Ligue 1 for the coming years.

Ex-Roma Forward Ünder: “I Want to Stay in Marseille”

April 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Marseille, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Olympique de Marseille forward Cengiz Ünder has expressed his admiration and love for the French giants. The 25-year-old Turk moved from Roma to Marseille initially on a loan deal, which was turned permanent at the start of the 2022/23 season, and he does not wish to move elsewhere following his transfer.

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