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Roma Eyeing Director on His Way Out at Fiorentina

April 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Spezia, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Nicolas Burdisso has decided to leave Fiorentina after collaborating with the club for a few years, and could head to Roma, which seek new executives. He’ll depart naturally at the end of his contract. He has a strong relationship with Daniele De Rossi

Aurelio De Laurentiis worked a few weeks under the radar and kicked the tires on a few candidates before landing on Giovanni Manna.

Manna Wasn’t Necessarily the Top Choice for Napoli

April 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Aurelio De Laurentiis worked under the radar for a few weeks to identify his next sporting director well before the end of the season and kicked the tires on a few candidates before landing on Giovanni Manna, who will join Napoli in July for technical reasons.

Napoli are headed for a busy summer where they’ll have to remedy the mistakes they made in previous windows. They'll hire a new director.

Napoli Seek New Exec to Avoid Wasting Osimhen Windfall

March 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Empoli, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli are headed for a busy summer where they’ll have to remedy the mistakes they made in previous windows. Among their recent newcomers, Cyril Ngonge has been the only convincing one, although he has had a limited role.

Igli Tare looked at his farewell from Lazio, addressing the chatter surrounding it. The former director stated that it didn’t happen out of the blue.

Lazio Prepared to Move On from Sports Director Tare

May 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Lazio are testing the waters to onboard a few officials, as Igli Tare might leave the club after 13 years. The exec has an expiring contract and often butted heads with Maurizio Sarri. President Claudio Lotito could take advantage of his status and part ways quietly.

Before diving into the upcoming transfer market window, several Serie A sides will have to address their front offices and hire new execs.

Multiple Teams to Be Involved in Carousel of Directors

May 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Cremonese, Empoli, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Monza, Napoli, Roma, Salernitana, Serie A, Transfer Market

Before diving into the upcoming transfer market window, several Serie A sides will have to address their front offices. Cristiano Giuntoli is expected to join Juventus, although he has some offers from the Premier League too, and Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis could put up a fight.

Luciano Spalletti saw his contract extended by Napoli for another season through the activation of an option. He's poised for a meeting with the president.

Napoli Ready Fallback Ahead of Summit with Spalletti

May 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Empoli, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Luciano Spalletti saw his contract extended by Napoli for another season through the activation of an option. However, he and president Aurelio De Laurentiis are poised for a meeting to discuss the future plans. the owner’s intention and priority are to continue with the current coach.

Despite his repeated dismissals, Cristiano Giuntoli remains one of the top options for Juventus to bolster their front office.

Director Giuntoli in Limbo Between Juventus and Napoli

May 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Despite his repeated dismissals, Cristiano Giuntoli remains one of the top options for Juventus to bolster their front office, which was decimated by long-term suspensions stemming from the capital gains trial. He has a year left on his contract with Napoli, which might not stand in his way if he wants out.

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