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In-Demand Star Commits His Future to Inter Amid Exit Speculation

April 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter star Alessandro Bastoni has quashed speculation linking him with several top European clubs, committing his future to Giuseppe Meazza. During an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, the sought-after defender reiterated his unwavering desire to stay with Nerazzurri.

Kalvin Phillips has been blatantly put on the market by Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola, and Juventus are waiting in the wings.

Guardiola Ready to Get Rid of Long-Time Juventus Target

December 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester City, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Kalvin Phillips has been blatantly put on the market by Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola, and Juventus are waiting in the wings to assess whether they could snap him up for very advantageous conditions. The gaffer spoke on the matter in his latest press conference.

In a comment no one expected, Manchester City gaffer Pep Guardiola said he hoped for Alessio Dionisi's Sassuolo to lift the Scudetto this season.

Manchester City Boss Guardiola Backs Sassuolo to Lift Scudetto

October 10, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Manchester City, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A

In a comment no one expected, Manchester City gaffer Pep Guardiola said he hoped for Sassuolo to lift the Scudetto this season. Sassuolo have established themselves as Serie A dark horses since being promoted to the top-flight, and the former Barcelona tactician didn’t hold himself back from tagging the Neroverdi as his choice.

Pedro is enjoying another nice season at Lazio and is playing more regularly than expected due to Ciro Immobile’s recurring injuries.

Pedro: “Mourinho Didn’t Explain Why He Didn’t Want Me”

June 27, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma coach Jose Mourinho was the main reason why Pedro left the Giallorossi two years ago, as the Special One omitted the Spaniard from his first pre-season fixtures as the club's new trainer.

Spalletti’s defence is one of Europe’s best, and Min-jae has been instrumental in restricting their defeats to a minimum – having faced just three losses.

City to Play Spoilsport in Transfer Race for Min-jae

June 21, 2023 Akhil Fisher Manchester City, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League

Manchester City have reportedly made a late entrance to the transfer race between top European giants for Napoli stopper and Manchester United target Kim Min-jae.

De Zerbi Exalts Guardiola as One of the Greatest Ever

June 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Brighton, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester City, Serie A

Brighton and Hove Albion tactician Roberto De Zerbi has heaped praise on Pep Guardiola, after the Manchester City coach won the third UEFA Champions League title of his decorated career.

Manchester City vs Inter: Champions League Preview, Form & Lineups

June 9, 2023 Marko Vrakela Champions League, Inter, International Football, Manchester City, Serie A

The pinnacle of the European club season is upon us as Manchester City and Inter face each other in the Champions League final on Saturday night. Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium forms the backdrop for the most highly anticipated fixture on the European football calendar, 18 years after hosting one of the most iconic showpiece events ever.

With a crunching finale between Inter and Manchester City looming on the horizon, Guardiola has already began playing mind games on the Nerazzurri.

Guardiola Plays Mind Games Ahead of UCL Final: “Inter Can Beat Us”

May 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester City, Serie A

With a crunching finale between Inter and Manchester City looming on the horizon, Spanish tactician Pep Guardiola has already begun playing mind games on Simone Inzaghi and his Nerazzurri outfit: "I started watching a few minutes of Inter, some situations, and I'm really impressed."

Pep Guardiola and his City bulldozed through Real Madrid to emphatically win 5-1 on aggregate, setting up the UCL final against Inter in Istanbul.

Guardiola: “Facing an Italian Team Isn’t the Best Gift”

May 18, 2023 Akhil Fisher Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester City, Serie A

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City bulldozed through Real Madrid to emphatically win 5-1 on aggregate, setting up a classic showdown against Inter in the UEFA Champions League final in Istanbul. However, the ex-Barcelona tactician is aware of the threat the Nerazzurri possess at hand to upset them next month.

Guardiola Talks Napoli vs Milan in Champions League

April 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Manchester City, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Pep Guardiola took stock of the Champions League semifinals and heaped praise on Napoli in an interview: “I saw Tuesday’s game, and the Azzurri impressed me. Their matches against Milan were tightly contested this season. You win or lose for a matter of details that make the difference."

Stefano Pioli is ready to face Napoli in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16. The coach looked back at what brought them this far.

Pioli Examines a Few of His Players, Hails Journey

April 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Stefano Pioli is ready to face Napoli in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16. The coach looked back at what brought them this far and praised a few of his players: “We are on a three-year path. We were distant from the European elite when we started."

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

Spalletti Bitterly Replies to Recent Words by Guardiola

March 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Italian Football, Manchester City, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Luciano Spalletti was pleased with finishing the job against Eintracht Frankfurt, but he didn’t mince words toward Pep Guardiola, who recently labeled Napoli as the best team in Europe. The gaffer didn’t take it as a compliment: "Putting pressure on the opponents is a well-known cheap trick."

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