Ricky Massara Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Juventus Place Napoli’s Giuntoli Atop Director Wishlist

April 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has been instrumental in Napoli’s rise to the top of Serie A, facilitating the moves of some high-profile names that will most likely go down in history. Juventus have kept close tabs on the Florence-born executive for quite a while now.

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Club Brugge director Vincent Mannaert has spilled the beans on the extensive talks that saw De Ketelaere leave his boyhood club for the Milan shirt.

Club Brugge CEO Reveals Details Behind De Ketelaere Deal

August 12, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Charles De Ketelaere joined Milan after a transfer saga that extended over the summer. Club Brugge director Vincent Mannaert has spilled the beans on the extensive negotiations that eventually saw the talented playmaker leave his boyhood club for the prestigious Rossoneri shirt.

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As Gilardino prepares to welcome Reggiana in the Coppa Italia, ex-Azzurri teammate Alessandro Nesta is excited about the prospect of qualifying through.

Nesta Gives 2022/23 Serie A Verdict, Backs Dybala to Flop

July 25, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Iconic Lazio and Milan center-back Alessandro Nesta believes the 2022/23 season will be full of excitement given how Milan, Inter and Juventus have all grown during the course of the current summer transfer market.

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Milan Gaining Ground on Ziyech and De Ketelare Deals

July 6, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan are making headway in the summer transfer market, especially after the contract renewals of two of their most important executives - Maldini and Massara. Charles De Ketelaere and Hakim Ziyech are their main targets at the moment.

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Both Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara have accepted the latest renewal offers by Milan after a hectic day at the headquarters.

Maldini and Massara Accept Milan Contract Proposal

July 1, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Both Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara have accepted the latest renewal offers by the club after a hectic day at the headquarters. They reached agreement with Elliott, as the team will formally be under RedBird Capital's control only in a few months.

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Arguably one of the hottest youngsters on the transfer market, Nicolo Zaniolo is now trailed by Juventus, as Spurs, Newcastle and Milan all eye closely.

Juventus Prepare Downsized Offer for Roma Talent Zaniolo

June 24, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Newcastle United, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Arguably one of the hottest youngsters on the transfer market, Nicolo Zaniolo is now hotly trailed by Juventus, as Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Milan all keep close tabs. No progress has been made by Roma regarding a contract extension.

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Maldini and Massara Expected to Sign Milan Extensions

June 20, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Both Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara are close to signing contract extensions following the RedBird Capital takeover, after which Milan will resume their summer transfer pursuits. The deals are expected to be signed by the end of the week.

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Former Roma and Milan manager Fabio Capello believes Jose Mourinho’s outfit are stacked in attack after the arrival of Argentine playmaker Paulo Dybala.

Capello Praises Milan Director Maldini: “He Has Extraordinary Talent”

June 2, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Iconic Italian manager Fabio Capello, who led Milan through one of their best-ever eras in the early 90’s, praised his ex-player Paolo Maldini for leading the Rossoneri management as technical director.

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Bologna boss Motta has impressed more than most since he began his tenure in Emiglia-Romagna last year, with Italy icon Arrigo Sacchi one of his admirers.

Iconic Sacchi Applauds Behind-the-Scene Work Done by Milan Management

April 18, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Milan have emerged strong in recent seasons, thanks to the work done behind the scenes by the high management that presently consists of technical director and club legend Paolo Maldini, sporting director Ricky Massara and CEO Ivan Gazidis.

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Tonali Could Have Moved to Inter or Barcelona, Says Brescia Owner

January 11, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Barcelona, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

Inter were close to signing him, but it was the relationship between Cellino and Milan that played a key role in bringing the prodigy to the Rossoneri.

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Milan Ready to Pounce on Serie C Midfield Prodigy

October 25, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Serie A, Serie C

Alongside Milan, Sassuolo are also keeping close tabs on the Italian prodigy. He has already made 9 appearances this season, registering one assist in the process.

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Milan Eye Club Brugge Prodigy Amid Premier League Interest

October 12, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Serie A

The Club Brugge youth product, who is only 20, has impressed with both Belgium national team and at the club level, thus garnering attention from some of the world’s top clubs.

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