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The long flirtation between Napoli and Antonio Conte might end like the other two times the team tried to hire him, last summer and in November.

Conte Tired of Waiting for Napoli to Make Up Their Mind

May 21, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 One comment

The long flirtation between Napoli and Antonio Conte might end like the other two times the team tried to hire him, last summer and in November after Rudi Garcia’s ousting, without an agreement. The manager has decided to pull out of consideration.

Milan Identify Top Candidate to Replace Pioli After Lopetegui Fiasco

May 4, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A

Sergio Conceicao has become a genuine option for the Milan bench amid the club's comprehensive search for Stefano Pioli's successor. According to Gianluca Di Marzio's latest report, the Portuguese manager has overtaken other candidates and is now the frontrunner to land the job.

Milan would need to act quickly if they wanted to hire De Zerbi, as Bayern Munich have switched their focus to the Italian coach after Rangnick declined.

Bayern Eye De Zerbi, Lopetegui Set Sights on Man United

May 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Brighton, Bundesliga, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A

Milan would need to act quickly if they wanted to hire Roberto De Zerbi, as Bayern Munich have switched their focus to the Italian coach after Ralf Rangnick declined their offer with a late U-turn. He was the third manager to do so.

Milan are regrouping following the fan protest against Julen Lopetegui, and Roberto De Zerbi is being considered, but it'd be costly.

Milan Wouldn’t Face a Lot of Competition for De Zerbi

May 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Brighton, Bundesliga, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Milan are regrouping following the fan protest against Julen Lopetegui, and Roberto De Zerbi is being considered, although he’d be by far the most expensive option. Considering the international landscape, there’s a clear pathway to hire him, but they’d have to overcome Brighton’s resistance.

Milan seem willing to listen to their supporters and are having second thoughts about hiring Julen Lopetegui despite advanced talks.

Milan Press Pause on Lopetegui Due to Fan Dissent

April 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Brighton, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025

Milan seem willing to listen to their supporters and are having second thoughts about hiring Julen Lopetegui. The Spanish gaffer is the only one their brass has had concrete talks so far. He’s held in high regard by their hierarchy for his international experience.

Preview: Brighton vs Roma – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

March 14, 2024 Marko Vrakela Brighton, Europa League, International Football, Roma, Serie A

High-flying Roma will touch down at the Amex Stadium to see off Brighton & Hove Albion in their one-sided Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday. Giallorossi did most of the heavy lifting in last week's first leg at the Stadio Olimpico, claiming a stunning 4-0 victory to put one foot in the quarter-finals.

Preview: Roma vs Brighton – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

March 7, 2024 Marko Vrakela Europa League, International Football, Roma, Serie A

Stadio Olimpico sets the stage for the first leg of a handsomely-looking Europa League last-16 tie between Roma and Brighton & Hove Albion. Thursday's encounter comes amidst Giallorossi's purple patch, increasing the likelihood of their progression into the third consecutive UEFA quarter-finals.

Olympique Marseille didn’t waste any time getting busy on the transfer market after appointing Roberto De Zerbi, signing Brassier and targeting Greenwood.

De Zerbi Open to Coming Back to Italy in the Future

March 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Brighton, Bundesliga, Europa League, Italian Football, Liverpool, Manchester City, Premier League, Roma, Serie A

Roberto De Zerbi hasn’t shut the door to a return to Serie A but implied it won’t happen next summer in his pre-game presser ahead of the clash with Roma in the Europa League’s Round of 16: "There is no prejudice on my part."

Roberto De Zerbi will be in high demand in the summer and is likely to be hired by a top Premier League side, but Milan might be able to interfere.

Milan Believed to Have a Chance to Convince De Zerbi

February 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Barcelona, Brighton, Italian Football, La Liga, Liverpool, Premier League, Serie A

Roberto De Zerbi will be in high demand in the summer and is likely to be hired by a top Premier League side, but Milan might be able to interfere with such a scenario. The coach recently admitted that the Rossoneri are a special team to him.

Stefano Pioli will have options after the end of his Milan tenure, although not exclusively depending on him, if he wants to bounce back right away.

Embattled Milan Coach Pioli Lives to Fight Another Day

December 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Brighton, Italian Football, Serie A

Milan considered firing Stefano Pioli after their latest stumble against Salernitana, but he’ll stay on the bench for the Sassuolo game, which might be his final opportunity to turn things around. The brass is blaming his staff for their continuous injuries.

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.

Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli previewed the upcoming Derby della Mole, reminiscing his game-winning goal two years ago and more in an interview.

Locatelli Anticipates Tough Battle in Derby della Mole

October 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino

Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli previewed the upcoming Derby della Mole, reminiscing his game-winning goal two years ago and more in an interview: “I’d like for a repeat of that, also because I miss scoring, but that moment is indelible." He's about to notch his 100th cap with the Old Lady.

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