Walter Sabatini Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Napoli Stuck on Two Serie A Targets for Right-Back Role

December 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis announced they would sign a right-back in January, and they haven’t expanded their list past their long-time options Marco Davide Faraoni and Pasquale Mazzocchi so far. The Partenopei will loan out Alessandro Zanoli, who’s pushing to move to Genoa.

Adrien Rabiot could have been a Roma player instead of joining Juventus a few years ago when he departed PSG as veteran director Walter Sabatini revealed.

Roma Could Have Signed Juventus Star Back in the Day

September 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Adrien Rabiot could have been a Roma player instead of joining Juventus a few years ago when he departed PSG as veteran director Walter Sabatini revealed: "I let him slip through my fingers. I had reached an agreement to sign him on a free transfer."

Walter Sabatini thinks whichever team gets knocked out between Inter and Milan will pay an unbearable price, a ‘tragedy’ so to speak.

Sabatini Foresees Incoming ‘Tragedy’ in UCL Milan Derby

May 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Inter and Milan face-off in arguably the biggest encounter between two Serie A teams in Europe since they met 18 years ago in the 2004/05 edition of the top-tier tournament. Former Roma and Nerazzurri sporting director Walter Sabatini thinks whichever team gets knocked out will pay an unbearable price.

Sabatini praised Luciano Spalletti for creating a masterpiece with Napoli, as the Partenopei are just a game or two away from clinching the Scudetto title.

Walter Sabatini Likens Napoli’s Spalletti to Caravaggio

April 28, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Salernitana, Serie A, Transfer Market

Ex-Salernitana and Roma sporting director Walter Sabatini has likened Napoli tactician Luciano Spalletti to Italian painter Caravaggio for leading the Partenopei to their current Serie A standing. Napoli earned an important victory over Juventus in the last round, all but sealing the famed Scudetto for the first time in 33 years.

Sabatini Talks Conte, Mourinho, and Next Milan Coach

March 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Veteran director Walter Sabatini weighed in on the season, and a few Serie A coaches in an interview: "We live to make people happy, and Napoli are doing just that. Luciano Spalletti managed to pull off an extraordinary feat. My regret is that we didn't do the same with the Giallorossi."

Walter Sabatini Backs Napoli to Excel: “They Are a Phenomenon”

November 1, 2022 Akhil Fisher Champions League, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Ex-Salernitana director Water Sabatini has backed Napoli to excel across all fronts, given their footballing prowess which has landed them atop of Serie A and UEFA Champions League standings.

Verona have formally parted ways with Gabriele Cioffi. The coach reportedly picked them over extending his contract with Udinese over the summer.

Udinese, Verona, Empoli and Cremonese All Hiring New Coach

June 3, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Cremonese, Empoli, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia, Transfer Market, Udinese

Udinese, Verona, Empoli, and Cremonese will have a different coach on their respective benches next season. The four sides have yet to officially announce their decisions, but they have all zeroed in on one candidate. Spezia have yet to decide.

Sabatini Slams Mourinho and Roma Bench Antics After Loss

April 11, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

The Roma and Salernitana benches often bickered during Sunday’s game. The Granata director Walter Sabatini criticized the behavior of José Mourinho and the other staffers and players: “With all due respect for the Giallorossi, I have seen ignoble things from a sportsmanship standpoint."

Sabatini Bashes Vlahovic and Mourinho, Regrets Inter Move

February 25, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Salernitana, Serie A, Transfer Market

Walter Sabatini did not mince words towards Dusan Vlahovic for forcing his way out of Fiorentina: “It was ignoble and intolerable." The Salernitana director also slammed James Pallotta and José Mourinho, looked back at what happened at Inter and praised Davida Nicola, confirming that Andrea Pirlo was an option.

Sabatini’s Salernitana Takes Shape in Hectic Market Session

January 31, 2022 Fiammetta Maspero Calciomercato, Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Salernitana have been one of the most active Serie A clubs on the transfer market as they attempt to save themselves from a possible relegation. The mission is almost impossible but the Salerno-based outfit doesn't seem to be willing to give up.

Diego Costa Says Yes to Salernitana, Undergoes Medical Tests

January 26, 2022 Simone Castellano Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Salernitana are about to put their hands on Diego Costa, who has reportedly said yes to the Granata's transfer market proposal. The former Atletico Madrid and Chelsea striker could be ready to play in Salernitana's next game against Spezia on February 7 at the Arechi Stadium.

Juventus are plotting to bolster their management at the end of the season, and they have shown interest in Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli.

Juventus Rumored to Be Trying to Poach Napoli Director

December 24, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A

Juventus might not be done overhauling their front office and could bring in a veteran director. The Bianconeri did not properly substitute Fabio Paratici last summer. They simply elevated his right-hand man Federico Cherubini. They have expressed interest in Cristiano Giuntoli.

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