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Walter Mazzarri will likely have almost a full roster at his disposal as he’ll make his second Napoli debut against Atalanta on Saturday.

Osimhen Happy in Naples, Picks MLS Over Saudi Arabia

October 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, MLS, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Victor Osimhen was invited by his colleagues Mario Balotelli and Emiliano Viviano to chat and addressed a few topics, including his future, and had kind words toward his own team: “I’m very comfortable at Napoli for now. Scoring is always a big emotion, but doing so at the Maradona stadium is special."

The Saudi Arabia hunger to bring in established European stars seems insatiable, despite the onboardings of superstars such as Benzema, Ronaldo and Neymar.

Zidane, Mourinho and Conte Among Saudi Arabia Targets

October 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

The Saudi Arabia hunger to bring in established European stars seems insatiable, despite the onboardings of superstars such as Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. The nation has spent at least €6B since 2021 for sports at large and continues to shed hundreds of millions to draw attention.

Ciro Immobile is changing his mind and, after welcoming the Saudi courtship in previous months, he’d like to stay put at Lazio to redeem himself.

Immobile Clarifies Comments About His Lazio Future

October 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 One comment

Ciro Immobile tried to clear the air after creating a stir with his previous remarks about Lazio and some of their fans, which had a hint of regret for not transferring to Saudi Arabia last summer: “Lazio are and will always be in my heart. We have achieved many beautiful things together."

De Laurentiis has dismissed the idea of playing the Super Cup in the Middle East. Napoli, Fiorentina, Inter and Lazio are scheduled to play in late January.

De Laurentiis: “Makes No Sense to Play the Supercoppa in Saudi Arabia”

October 20, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

president Aurelio De Laurentiis has dismissed the idea of playing the Italian Super Cup in the Middle East. Napoli, Fiorentina, Inter and Lazio are scheduled to take on one another in late January 2024: "With the UEFA matches, Serie A, and all the national team games, when would the Super Cup be played?"

Leonardo Spinazzola has stayed healthy and logged the most minutes on the flank so far, but he might not be long for Roma due to his short-term contract.

Roma Veteran Once Again Linked with Saudi Arabia Switch

October 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Leonardo Spinazzola has stayed healthy and logged the most minutes on the flank so far, but he might not be long for Roma. He’s on an expiring contract, and there’s no ongoing negotiation to prolong it at the moment. The 30-year-old wing-back is pursuing the final large deal of his career.

Lotito has weighed in on Ciro Immobile after the striker voiced his malcontent for the lack of gratitude after turning down an offer from Saudi Arabia.

Lotito Quiets Chatter About Immobile and Saudi Arabia

October 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Claudio Lotito has weighed in on Ciro Immobile after the striker voiced his malcontent for the lack of gratitude for turning down a massive offer from Saudi Arabia. The president affirmed their commitment to the icon: "I don't know anything about it. Nobody asked for him."

Antonio Conte Points Out England Weak Spots Ahead of Euro 2020 Final

Conte Hints at Potential Napoli or Roma Managerial Role

October 16, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Antonio Conte was head-hunted by Aurelio De Laurentiis in a bid to replace Rudi Garcia on the bench, but the ex-Tottenham Hotspur manager respectfully turned down the offer. However, he has not ruled out coaching Napoli in the future, or perhaps even Roma.

José Mourinho and Ciro Immobile passed on transferring to Saudi Arabia last summer despite conspicuous offers. The Lazio striker voiced a hint of regret.

Saudi Arabia Keeps Trying to Lure Mourinho and Immobile

October 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

José Mourinho and Ciro Immobile passed on transferring to Saudi Arabia last summer despite conspicuous offers. The Lazio striker recently expressed a hint of regret, while the Special One stated that he’d go there at some point. Saudi Pro League executive Carlo Nohra said they were still interested in the duo.

Luciano Spalletti will not operate outside the norm in his first decisions, as Ciro Immobile has been tapped to be the new Italy captain.

Lazio Talisman Regrets Turning Down Saudi Approaches This Summer

October 14, 2023 Marko Vrakela Italy, Lazio, Serie A One comment

Lazio talisman Ciro Immobile is no longer convinced about his long-term prospects at the Stadio Olimpico after a troubled start to the season. In his latest interview with Il Messaggero, the injury-plagued striker admitted he could move to Saudi Arabia in the upcoming transfer window.

Serie A announced that the next edition of the Supercoppa Italian will be postponed from its original dates following a request from Saudi Arabia.

Napoli and Fiorentina Menace Boycotting Supercoppa

October 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Serie A, Supercoppa

Serie A announced that the next edition of the Supercoppa Italian will be postponed from its original dates following a request from Saudi Arabia. It’ll take place from January 21st to 25th, affecting two matchdays. Napoli and Fiorentina threaten to boycott it because of the busy schedule.

Piotr Zielinski snubbed Saudi Arabia last summer to prolong his Napoli stay with the promise of a new contract, but the parties never finalized it.

Napoli Leaving Star Midfielder Hanging on Renewal

October 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Piotr Zielinski snubbed Saudi Arabia last summer to prolong his Napoli stay with the promise of a new contract, but the parties never finalized an agreement and don’t appear in a rush to do so. The Partenopei are banking on his reluctance to leave.

Roma have found a new main sponsor, but it caused a political stir. The club announced a two-year agreement with Riyadh Season.

New Sponsorship Deal Penned by Roma Generates a Ruckus

October 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Roma have found a new main sponsor after starting the season without one, but it caused a political stir. The club announced a two-year agreement with Riyadh Season, a festival organized by the Saudi government, on Wednesday. The deal will fetch €12.5M annually, becoming the richest in the history of the club.

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