Monthly Archives: April 2020
Gamberini: ‘Chelsea and Inter wanted me’
Gamberini: ‘Chelsea and Inter wanted me’
Alessandro Gamberini reveals his career could’ve taken a very different path with other decisions. “I was courted by Inter and Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea.” The centre-back, now 38, played for Bologna, Hellas Verona, Fiorentina, Napoli, Genoa and Chievo before retiring in 2018. “In the past, I was courted by some very competitive clubs, such as Inter […]
Gattuso ‘gave Hysaj confidence back’
Gattuso ‘gave Hysaj confidence back’
Elseid Hysaj’s agent credits Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso with “giving back his confidence” after a dismal spell under Carlo Ancelotti. The Albania international is still expected to leave in the summer, but had been ready to walk out mid-season until Gattuso replaced Ancelotti in December. “Hysaj has returned to his previous high standards and that […]
Chelsea favourites for Mertens
Chelsea favourites for Mertens
If Dries Mertens does not extend his Napoli contract, it’s reported he’s more likely to join Chelsea rather than Inter, Manchester United, Arsenal or Monaco. The striker will be a free agent at the end of this season and is still considering the proposal of a renewal put forward by Napoli. He would earn more […]
Sarri fends off Juve favouritism
Sarri fends off Juve favouritism
Maurizio Sarri ‘thinks’ Serie A will resume this summer and tells those who claim referees favour Juventus to “look at the numbers. They say something else.” Speaking to Juve’s official YouTube channel, Sarri discussed managing the Bianconeri during the coronavirus pandemic and gave his thoughts on ending the season. “I’d like to go to Rome […]
Report: Juve move for Milik
Report: Juve move for Milik
Juventus have reportedly sounded out Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik as an alternative to Mauro Icardi and Gabriel Jesus. According to Tuttosport, Milik ticks several boxes for Juve in that he knows coach Maurizio Sarri well, has “excellent” experience and has “no intention” of staying at the San Paolo. His contract with Napoli expires in June […]
Dries Mertens ‘reappears as a strong temptation’ for Chelsea to replace Giroud
Dries Mertens ‘reappears as a strong temptation’ for…
There are some fresh transfer rumours floating around this morning and one in particular that has drawn some interest from Italy over night. Italian paper Corriere dello Sport have written a piece about Napoli striker Dries Mertens, who’s current contract runs out in Naples at the end of this season. He is already free to speak […]
“We all cried together” – Sarri explains the moment he finally bonded with Chelsea team
“We all cried together” – Sarri explains the moment…
Maurizio Sarri’s time at Chelsea was pretty tetchy, both on and off the pitch. The enthusiasm for his style of play wore off quickly after the team stopped their strong Autumn run, and by the Spring tempers were wearing thin. He fell out with the fans, the players, and eventually those upstairs too. When Juventus […]
‘Sepe could return to Napoli’
‘Sepe could return to Napoli’
Luigi Sepe’s agent has confirmed that the Parma goalkeeper could re-join Napoli. “Gattuso really likes him for his characteristics.” Sepe was born in Naples and spent his entire career with the Partenopei before moving to Parma on a permanent basis last summer. However, Napoli could be in need of a new shot-stopper as Alex Meret […]