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Fiorentina and Napoli completed the swap of backup goalies, with Salvatore Sirigu joining the Viola and the Partenopei adding Pierluigi Gollini.

Sirigu Comments on Napoli Departure and Fiorentina Move

January 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Fiorentina and Napoli completed the rumored swap of backup goalies Wednesday, with Salvatore Sirigu joining the Viola on a permanent transfer and the Partenopei adding Pierluigi Gollini on loan from Atalanta. The veteran discussed the transfer with a hint of bitterness on his new club’s social media pages.

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

Napoli Official Giuntoli Dishes on Ounahi and Osimhen

January 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bari, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Leeds United, Leicester, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli took stock of his team’s moves before the surprising loss on PKs versus Cremonese in Coppa Italia Tuesday: "We have never been particularly optimistic about signing Azzedine Ounahi. He’s a good footballer, but we are more focused on our squad and doing well day-to-day."

Napoli could have a different backup goalkeeper in the second half of the season. Salvatore Sirigu has asked out and received a pair of offers.

Napoli in Advanced Talks to Orchestrate Goalkeeper Swap

January 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli will likely have a different backup goalkeeper in the second half of the season. Salvatore Sirigu has asked out and received a pair of offers. The Partenopei are mulling potential swaps to bring in his replacement without having to look elsewhere. They are in touch with Fiorentina and Lorient.

Napoli and Sampdoria are weighing exchanging fullbacks, with Bartosz Bereszynski moving to the Azzurri and Alessandro Zanoli transferring to Liguria.

Napoli and Sampdoria Examining Swap of Right-Backs

December 14, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Salernitana, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Napoli and Sampdoria are weighing exchanging fullbacks, with Bartosz Bereszynski moving to the Azzurri and Alessandro Zanoli transferring to Liguria on loan. If it went through, the Polish international would back up Giovanni Di Lorenzo, while the youngster would get the opportunity to see more playing times.

Keylor Navas made it official that he will continue playing at PSG and not join Napoli. Despite the window being closed, the signing was still possible.

Keylor Navas Thanks Napoli for Their Summer Interest

September 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Keylor Navas made it official that he will continue playing at PSG and not join Napoli. Despite the window being closed, there was technically still time for him to terminate his contract and sign with a new team before it submitted its Champions League squad list.

While it’s not yet sure who their starting goalkeeper will be, Napoli have found their next back-up in veteran Salvatore Sirigu.

Napoli Sign New Goalie, Begin Assessing Midfielders

August 9, 2022 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market, Villarreal

While it’s not yet sure who their starting goalkeeper will be, Napoli have found their next back-up in Salvatore Sirigu. He was out of contact after his spell at Genoa. He has taken the medicals and will sign a one-year contract with an option.

Napoli have more urgent deals, primarily the acquisition of Fenerbahce’s Kim Min-Jae, but they also need to bring in a new goalkeeper this summer

Napoli Cast Wide Net to Find a New Reliable Goalkeeper

July 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli have more urgent matters, primarily the chase of Kim Min-Jae, but they also need to bring in a new goalkeeper this summer. It is uncertain whether it will be a starting-caliber player. Or if they will fully hand the reins to Meret.

Following the departures of Pepe Reina and Thomas Strakosha from the Lazio ranks, new acquisition from Granada, Luis Maximiano, will have a starring role.

Lazio Accelerate Negotiations for Multiple Goalkeepers

July 4, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia, Transfer Market, Villarreal

Lazio have opened talks with Granada for Luis Maximiano and with Empoli for Guglielmo Vicario to fill their opening between the sticks. The Biancocelesti had Marco Carnesecchi atop their shortlist, but they could not strike a deal with Atalanta.

Napoli are closing in on a resolution after weeks of uncertainty and have picked their next starting goalkeeper, as Meret is nearing an extension.

Napoli Rumored to Have Chosen New Starting Goalkeeper

June 14, 2022 Enrico Passarella Genoa, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli are closing in on a resolution after weeks of uncertainty and have picked their next starting goalkeeper. Alex Meret is nearing an extension, while David Ospina, whose contract runs out in June, will most likely leave the club and head elsewhere.

Napoli Shotstopper Meret Demands Trust to Stay Put

May 13, 2022 Akhil Fisher Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli’s goalkeeping dilemma might come to an end this summer, most likely by bringing a close to the duel between Alex Meret and Davide Ospina that has been going on for several years now.

Juventus Short-List Torino and Roma Veterans for Reserve Position

July 12, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Juventus, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Juventus are working on the fringes of the roster. They have to find a new backup goalkeeper since Gianluigi Buffon left and joined Parma. Mattia Perin would be a readymade option, but their preferred solution would be to sell him on a permanent deal. If it happened, Salvatore Sirigu would be the top name for the job. He is set to leave Torino but has other suitors. Antonio Mirante, who is a home-grown product, is also on the radar.

Juventus to Consider Internal Options to Fill Backup Positions for Cheap

June 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Juventus need a new backup goalie and left-back, but the solutions might already be in-house. Mattia Perin and Luca Pellegrini have returned to Turin after loan spells, with different fortunes, in Genoa. Coach Massimiliano Allegri will evaluate them during the pre-season camp.

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