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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

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.

Saudi Arabia has laid eyes on two key Inter cogs, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and CEO Alessandro Antonello, but the club is optimistic about keeping them both.

Saudi Arabia Reportedly Attempting to Poach Inter Duo

September 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Saudi Arabia has laid eyes on two key Inter cogs, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and CEO Alessandro Antonello, but the club is optimistic about keeping them both. They’ll have to agree to a new contract with the midfielder to do so. His current one expires in 2024.

After a long period of reflection with his wife Laura, Napoli ace Zielinski decided against choosing to accept the big money transfer to the Middle East.

Rationale Behind Zielinski Decision to Reject Al-Ahli Revealed

September 15, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

After a long period of reflection with his wife Laura, Zielinski decided against choosing to accept the big money transfer to the Middle East. Reportedly, safeguarding the balance of his family was of utmost importance. His decision to stick with Napoli will undoubtedly further his status as a club icon.

Veiga ignored Napoli early in the window to complete a highly lucrative move to Saudi Arabian – a decision that caused uproar in the footballing community.

Real Madrid Icon Carvajal Justifies Veiga Decision to Ignore Napoli

September 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Veiga received strong interest from European giants including Premier League giants Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea. However, it was the Partenopei who came inches away from securing his signature, only for Veiga to move to Saudi on a three-year deal.

Saudi Pro League and Serie A have not touched the €1B mark, whereas the Premier League has almost reach thrice that amount in terms of expenditure.

Serie A Records Positive Transfer Balance Unlike Premier League

September 7, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

As the summer transfer window comes to a shut in most of the top markets worldwide, an astonishing number in terms of league expenditure has been marked by the Premier League, Other leagues, including the Saudi Pro League and Serie A have not touched the €1B mark.

Barrow leaves Bologna after four campaigns despite having two years on his deal, having been effectively disregarded by Motta in the upcoming season plans.

Barrow Bids Bologna Goodbye to Seal Saudi Signature

September 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Bologna have green-lighted the departure of Musa Barrow from the club after Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Taawoun have agreed to buy him on a permanent deal. Both clubs reportedly reached an agreement over the weekend before the Rossoblù’s 2-1 victory over Cagliari on Saturday. The 24-year-old Gambia forward expressed his discontent.

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