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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.

Newly-appointed Saudi Arabia national team coach Roberto Mancini has lashed out at the Italian Football Federation, FIGC, for treating him unfavorably.

Mancini Blasts FIGC: “They Treated Me Like the Monster of Florence”

August 28, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Serie A, Transfer Market

Newly-appointed Saudi Arabia national team coach Roberto Mancini has lashed out at the Italian Football Federation, FIGC, for treating him unfavorably. The longtime 58-year-old Azzurri boss decided to step down a couple of weeks ago at short notice, just ten months before the UEFA European Championships.

Roberto Mancini is the new Saudi Arabia coach, taking over the Greens just two weeks after his abrupt departure from the Azzurri.

Mancini Officially Appointed to Manage Saudi Arabia

August 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Serie A, The Azzurri

Roberto Mancini is the new Saudi Arabia coach, taking over just two weeks after his abrupt departure from the Azzurri. He and the federation made the announcement on social media: "“After making history in Europe, I want to do the same here too.” He'll be among the highest-paid coaches.

As it was reported right after his resignation from Italy, Roberto Mancini is close to accepting a wealthy proposal to take over Saudi Arabia.

Mancini Increasingly Closer to Saudi Arabia Appointment

August 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, The Azzurri

As it was reported right after his resignation from Italy, Roberto Mancini is close to accepting a wealthy proposal to take over Saudi Arabia. Mexico expressed interest as well, but the gaffer is expected to move to the Middle East. The manager is ready to take a three-year contract.

Roberto Mancini is reportedly disappointed with the recent performances of the Azzurri and has started to ponder his future.

Saudi Arabia Make Enquiry About Ex-Italy Boss Roberto Mancini

August 13, 2023 Marko Vrakela Italy, Saudi Arabia, Serie A

Hours after Roberto Mancini's decision to leave the Italy job surfaced in the media, the 53-year-old's future has become a subject of wild speculation. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Saudi Arabia have quickly enquired about the tactician's availability.

With back-to-back games in the space of four weeks, Napoli prepare to get back into shape after tasting their first defeat of the season to Sarri's Lazio.

Napoli Boss Garcia Touches Base Amid Osimhen Saga

August 7, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli coach Rudi Garcia has tagged the offers arriving from Saudi Arabia for striker Victor Osimhen as ‘indecent,’ just days after Al-Hilal upped their interest. The Saudi Arabian outfit, who recently signed Malcom, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and Kalidou Koulibaly, reportedly bid a contract worth a whopping €50M net per season.

Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina believes FIFA should intervene in Saudi Arabia’s stance on overloading finances with to lure stars.

FIGC Chief Gravina on EURO 2032, Saudi Money and Buffon Future

August 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Transfer Market

Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina believes FIFA should intervene in Saudi Arabia’s stance on overloading finances with the aim of luring stars from Europe: "The Saudi Arabia phenomenon responds to other logics, we know very well what the projection towards 2030 is."