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Conference League Preview: Betis vs Fiorentina – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

May 1, 2025 Marko Vrakela Conference League, European Conference League, Fiorentina, International Football, Serie A Leave a comment

Consecutive UEFA Europa Conference League finalists Fiorentina head to Spain to take Real Betis in the first leg of their semi-final tie. Thursday's encounter at Estadio Benito Villamarin marks the first-ever competitive meeting between these two teams, though they've faced each other twice in friendlies.

Roma are on the verge of completing their first January deal, as they have shaken hands with Sunderland for the transfer of Enzo Le Fée.

Roma Sending Summer Flop to Sunderland, Mull Substitute

January 9, 2025 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma are on the verge of completing their first January deal, as they have shaken hands with Sunderland for the transfer of Enzo Le Fée. The midfielder is waiting for the final go-ahead to fly to England for the medicals and the signature.

Roma have set sights on Micheal Kayode to shore up their right flank, while Enzo Le Fée and Nicola Zalewski are drawing suitors.

Roma Eye Fiorentina Fullback, Ponder Pair of Departures

January 3, 2025 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Marseille, Parma, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma will be active both ways in January and have set sights on Micheal Kayode to shore up their right flank, while Enzo Le Fée and Nicola Zalewski are drawing suitors. Parma, Brentford, and Brighton are tracking the Fiorentina fullback too.

Napoli are waiting for Danilo to terminate his contract with Juventus and aren’t pushing any other veteran defenders for now.

Napoli Ponder Putting Former Lazio Star Under Contract

December 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Luiz Felipe recently rescinded his contract with Al-Ittihad and is looking for a new home in Europe, preferably in Italy, and Napoli have emerged as a possible landing spot following Alessandro Buongiorno’s injury. He's in the Peninsula waiting for a call.

The recent tactical adjustment probably won’t deter Milan from making a move in the midfield in January due to Bennacer's injury.

Milan Probing a Few Options to Reinforce Their Midfield

September 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Transfer Market

The recent tactical adjustment probably won’t deter Milan from making a move in the midfield in January. They had been plotting it since Ismael Bennacer picked up a serious calf injury. He got surgery in Finland and will be sidelined for four months.

Milan will address their midfield again in January and have two targets in their crosshairs in particular, Carney Chukwuemeka and Johnny Cardoso.

Milan to Track Real Betis and Chelsea Midfielders Again

September 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan will address their midfield again in January and have two targets in their crosshairs in particular, Carney Chukwuemeka and Johnny Cardoso. Ismael Bennacer has undergone surgery to repair a calf tear and will be out for four months.

Rudi Garcia has collected seven points in three matches since being given an ultimatum in the past international break and needs to keep it up.

Napoli Flop Set to Join Real Betis on Loan

August 15, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Serie A strugglers Napoli are on the verge of offloading underperforming defender Natan on loan to Real Betis. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Andalusian club will pay under €1 million to take the Brazilian on a season-long loan, with the player already on his way to Spain to undergo medicals.

Inter have been scouring the market for a young center-back, but coach Inzaghi would like it if they signed a veteran like Ricardo Rodriguez.

Former Torino Ace Ditches Inter to Join Real Betis

August 5, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter Milan, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Former Torino captain Ricardo Rodriguez will not join Inter despite intense speculation linking him with a move to Giuseppe Meazza this summer. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano claims that the Swiss defender is on the cusp of inking a short-term contract at Real Betis.

Milan might have to make multiple moves in the midfield and have started tracking Johnny Cardoso to potentially further address it.

Milan Linked to Real Betis Midfielder as a Fallback

July 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, La Liga, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan might have to make multiple moves in the midfield and have started tracking Johnny Cardoso to potentially further address it. The Rossoneri’s priorities continue to be Youssouf Fofana and Lazar Samardzic, but those chases haven’t advanced.

Inter are facing competition for free agent defender Ricardo Rodriguez, as Real Betis offered him a contract. The player is buying time.

Real Betis Take an Interest in Seasoned Inter Target

July 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter are facing competition for free agent defender Ricardo Rodriguez, as Real Betis offered him a contract. The player is buying time to see whether the Nerazzurri will sign him. Istanbul Basaksehir, Hoffenheim, and some Saudi clubs are after him as well.

Inter might not make moves after acquiring Josep Martinez from Genoa, as president Giuseppe Marotta and director Piero Ausilio hinted.

Inter Set to Sign Spanish Prodigy on Loan

July 15, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter have taken a proactive approach in the summer transfer window and seem unwilling to put the brakes on their recruitment spree. According to Calciomeracto, the reigning Scudetto holders are on the cusp of capturing Real Betis teenage sensation Alex Perez.

Roma will likely add a new center-back this summer, but there won’t be a third return from Diego Llorente. He wasn’t retained after consecutive loan spells.

Former Roma Loanee Heads Back to His Home Country

July 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma will likely add a new center-back this summer, but there won’t be a third return from Diego Llorente. He wasn’t retained following two consecutive loan spells. He joined Real Betis on a permanent deal from Leeds United.

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