
Monthly Archives: June 2019
Lippi: ‘Manolas exceptional for Napoli’
Lippi: ‘Manolas exceptional for Napoli’
Marcello Lippi maintains Kostas Manolas is “an exceptional coup for Napoli, as with Kalidou Koulibaly, he allows you to play aggressive football.” The deal is believed to be imminent, with Roma receiving €20m cash plus midfielder Amadou Diawara. Another meeting is expected today to work on personal terms, as Manolas and his agent have not […]
Official: Pecchia for Juve U23 job
Official: Pecchia for Juve U23 job
Juventus have hired Fabio Pecchia as the new Coach of their Under-23 team, which will play in Serie C1. He had already played for the Bianconeri in 1997-98 and had an impressive management career so far, mainly acting as assistant manager to Rafa Benitez at Napoli, Real Madrid and Newcastle United. Pecchia was also a […]
James Rodriguez reveals when he will make decision on future
James Rodriguez reveals when he will make decision on future
29 June at 12:00 Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez will likely not be on the books of the La Liga giants come the end of the transfer window. The Colombian midfielder has spent the last two months on loan with German club Bayern Munich and now, upon his return to Spain, is already being touted […]
Napoli interested in Atalanta’s Timothy Castagne
Napoli interested in Atalanta’s Timothy Castagne
29 June at 12:15 According to what has been reported by the Corriere dello Sport this morning, Napoli have reignited their interest in Atalanta wing-back Timothy Castagne. Castagne, 23, had a great season and was instrumental to helping the Bergamo side qualify for the UEFA Champions League. However, the reports suggest that Atalanta consider Castagne to be […]
Revealed: The truth about Milan’s pursuit of Arsenal star
Revealed: The truth about Milan’s pursuit of Arsenal star
29 June at 12:30 According to what has been suggested by widely connected Milan TV journalist Mauro Suma, AC Milan were never interested in seriously pursuing Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira. Speaking on Milan TV, Suma said that “AC Milan never considered a move for Torreira, never discussed a move with his agent and never opened formal talks with […]
James: ’20 days to think about future’
James: ’20 days to think about future’
James Rodriguez said he has “20 days to think about my future, but it depends on Real Madrid” after Atletico Madrid intercepted the Napoli deal. The Colombian attacking midfielder was widely expected to join Napoli and his former Real and Bayern Munich Coach Carlo Ancelotti, but reports in Spain from Cadena Ser and Onda Cero […]
Lippi on Roma snub and Juve philosophy
Lippi on Roma snub and Juve philosophy
Marcello Lippi reveals he turned down the Roma job in March and sees Maurizio Sarri’s appointment at Juventus as “a change of philosophy.” The World Cup winner is currently back on the bench of the China national team and confessed he will remain “for just one year, unless we qualify for the World Cup. “I […]