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Udinese Director Balzaretti on Beto, Pohjanpalo and Pereyra

August 29, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market, Udinese

Udinese sporting director Federico Balzaretti has confirmed Beto’s transfer to Everton while also shining light on Roberto Pereyra and Joel Pohjanpalo. The Friulani have not experienced the best of windows despite the fact that they succeeded in keeping hold of Lazar Samardžić.

Pohjanpalo has a release clause of €3M, falling within the budget range for frontline reinforcements for Genoa. He has two years left on his contract.

Genoa Shortlist Venezia Striker Pohjanpalo to Boost Attack

August 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market, Venezia

Arguably the most active top-flight club this season, having introduced 13 fresh faces this season, Genoa are unlikely to put a halt to their transfer market activities. The Grifone are trying their best to onboard two defenders, Alessandro Zanoli and German Pezzella, and Venezia marksman Joel Pohjanpalo,

Lazio won’t sign Hugo Lloris after all following the issues that emerged over the weekend. The Frenchman asked to be the starter.

Lazio Back to Square One in Search for Deputy Goalie

August 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Premier League, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market, Venezia

Lazio won’t sign Hugo Lloris after all following the issues that emerged over the weekend. The Frenchman asked to be the starter, while the club is looking for a backup to Ivan Provedel. Moreover, his wages would have been sizeable. Luigi Sepe is currently the frontrunner for the job.

Spezia President Backs North American Investment in Serie A

October 20, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Bologna, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Parma, Roma, Serie A, Serie B, Venezia

Italian football once resisted foreign ownership, but now it is awash with foreign finances. As many as six top-tier clubs are backed by North American owners.

Sassuolo will have to fend off multiple suitors for their top players, especially Davide Frattesi and Martin Erlic, but they don’t intend to budge.

Roma Inching Closer to Signing Sassuolo Star Davide Frattesi

July 16, 2022 Marko Vrakela Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Davide Frattesi cannot wait to wear the Roma jersey again as Sassuolo line up a bid for Venezia's Gianluca Busio to fill the vacancy. According to Calciomercato, the Neroverdi have identified the 20-year-old American as an ideal long-term replacement for their outgoing star.

Inter youth product Esposito feels like young Italian players hesitate a lot to head out abroad and experience a new playing field given their comfort zone.

Inter Starlet Esposito: “Playing Abroad Is a Great Thing”

June 22, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter youth product Esposito feels like young Italian players hesitate a lot to head out abroad and experience a new playing field given their comfort zone. He has ventured elsewhere since then in search of game time and doesn’t regret his decision.

Young Genoa wingback Andrea Cambiaso has emerged on the radars of multiple Italian heavyweights, with Juventus leading Inter and Atalanta in the race.

Ten Relegated Players Who Deserve Serie A Stay

June 21, 2022 Michel Sakr Cagliari, Calciomercato, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market, Venezia

While Genoa, Cagliari and Venezia will be dearly missed next season, a small part of them will live on in the top tier through some of the players will find an escape route that spares them from the agony of relegation. So here are ten relegated players who deserve to stay in Serie A.

Venezia defender Caldara, who is bound to return to Milan after a loan season, is being touted for a move away from the Rossoneri amid growing interest.

Empoli Eye Venezia Loanee Caldara, Unlikely to Stay at Milan

June 15, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Torino, Transfer Market, Venezia

Venezia center-back Mattia Caldara, who is bound to return to Milan after a fruitful loan season, is being touted for a move away from the Rossoneri as Italian suitors enter the picture for his signature. He is reportedly on Empoli and Torino's radars.

The last act of this season's Serie A had an incredible outcome as Salernitana maintained their top-flight status despite being hammered 0-4 by Udinese

Salernitana Get Thrashed but Achieve Safety as Cagliari Are Relegated

May 22, 2022 The Cult of Calcio Cagliari, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Udinese, Venezia

The last act of this season's Serie A had an incredible outcome as Salernitana maintained their top-flight status despite being hammered 0-4 at home by Udinese. The Granata managed to preserve a one-point lead over Cagliari, who were held to a goalless stalemate by an already-condemned Venezia. Thus, it was the Islanders to join Venezia themselves, as well as Genoa.

José Mourinho once again surprised with his selection and tactics in Inter-Roma, and his gamble fully paid off, benching Abraham and using Dybala instead.

Jose Mourinho Finds Bizarre Excuse For Roma Draw With Venezia

May 15, 2022 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Venezia

Dark clouds are looming over the Stadio Olimpico these days as already-relegated 10-man Venezia held Roma to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night. Despite already losing mathematical chances of assuring Serie A survival, the Lagunari put on a stubborn defensive performance to fend off the Giallorossi.

The Derby della Capitale had the colors of Roma and the grit of José Mourinho and Tammy Abraham, who led them to a sounding 3-0 win over Lazio

Roma To Get Top-Six Bid Back on Track Against Doomed Venezia Side

May 14, 2022 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Venezia

Serie A top-six hopefuls Roma will be looking to get their stuttering domestic season back on track against rock-bottom Venezia at the Stadio Olimpico. After going winless in their last four league outings (D2, L2), the Giallorossi have thrown their hopes of securing a place in next season's Europa League into doubt.

Juventus vs Venezia Player Ratings: Bonucci Hits Twice

May 1, 2022 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Venezia

The home side took the lead following an early onslaught as Leonardo Bonucci nodded the ball home. However, Massimiliano Allegri's men then left the initiative for the visitors. After several threats, Mattia Aramu eventually equalized the scoring with a fabulous strike, but the Bianconeri swiftly restored their lead thanks to Bonucci again.

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