Italy coach Luciano Spalletti remains coy over why he left Napoli last summer. Spalletti walked away after leading Napoli to the Scudetto. He said: We had everything that we needed to follow up what we had won.
Bologna coach Thiago Motta was delighted after their 2-0 win against Napoli. Dan Ndoye and Stefan Posch struck for Bologna, with Bologna keeper Federico Ravaglia saving a Matteo Politano penalty.
Stefano Pioli explains why he dropped big stars for Milan’s match against Cagliari this evening and urges the fans to remain ‘united’ behind the team. It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).
Francesco Calzona and all the Napoli players have been blocked from speaking to the media after a 2-0 home defeat to Bologna. It was a nightmare start at the Stadio Maradona, as within 12 minutes they were 2-0 down and dealing with deafening jeers from the home fans, thanks to cheap goals conceded to Dan Ndoye and Stefan Posch.
Bologna are on edge after star striker Joshua Zirkzee limped off practically in tears following a muscular injury against Napoli. The forward had tested Alex Meret with an angled drive when he pulled up a few minutes later, calling to the medical staff for help.
Luciano Spalletti dropped a few hints as to why he had to leave Napoli after winning the Scudetto. ‘I had my reasons. I love everyone, I forgive everyone, but I do not forget.’ The Italy coach was speaking at the CONI World Meeting on Human Fraternity in Rome when he was asked about his experience at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
There were reports that Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis asked for their Serie A match against Fiorentina to be rescheduled, as it was organised for an ‘unlucky’ day.
Anderlecht defender Zeno Debast is interesting West Ham United. The 20 year-old is a senior Belgium international and plays primarily at centre-half. Arena Napoli says the Hammers and Napoli are interested in Debast.
Shortly after Napoli made their stance on Khivcha Kvaratskhelia clear, Fabrizio Romano insisted renewal talks could kickstart soon. According to the famous transfer guru, Aurelio De Laurentiis hopes to open negotiations in the coming weeks to avoid losing another standout performer in the summer.
Stefano Pioli will almost certainly leave Milan in the summer, but he isn’t willing to depart for free, expecting some form of severance pay, reports suggest.
According to RMC Sport, Paris Saint-Germain have identified Napoli star Kvicha Kvaratskhelia as the ideal replacement for Kylian Mbappé next season. The France international is set to leave as a free agent in the summer and everyone has known for some time he is heading towards Real Madrid.
Atalanta President Antonio Percassi admits reaching the Europa League Final was ‘unthinkable’ for this club and he hopes to keep Gian Piero Gasperini. The Final will be on Wednesday May 22 in Dublin against the new Bundesliga champions, after a 3-0 win on the night over Olympique Marseille, 4-1 on aggregate.
In the whirlwind of transfer rumors swirling around the football world, one name continues to dominate headlines: Victor Osimhen. The Napoli star has been a revelation since his move from Lille.
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis hinted that Gian Piero Gasperini is his first choice as new coach, praising Atalanta for having ‘a great tactician with very interesting football.’ The Partenopei are looking to completely rebuild after a disastrous post-Scudetto campaign, which sees them struggling to even qualify for the Conference League.
Paolo Maldini admits he's staying clear of AC Milan. Maldini was sacked as technical director at Milan at the end of last season. "I don't go there (to San Siro) anymore, it's logical.
Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis has admitted his admiration for Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Gasperini is among the names being linked with the Napoli job for next season.
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta explains the Gunners extended Jorginho’s contract because the Italian playmaker is ‘a role model with great leadership skills
Former Napoli striker German Denis reveals Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi didn’t even sit down to negotiate with Inter last season because he is ‘a great Milan fan.’ Ex-Serie A star Denis claims his former teammate De Zerbi was contacted by Inter last season when Simone Inzaghi was on the brink of being sacked.
PSG have laid eyes on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to succeed Kylian Mbappé, but they are unlikely to get him even if they blow away Napoli with a huge offer.
Bayern Munich are faced with a task that no side has managed this season, or in the last year, and that is to beat Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid face Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu (KO: 21:00 CEST) for a place in the final of the Champions League at Wembley next month, just days on from Los Blancos securing their 36th La Liga title.
Roma and Napoli will need a new center-forward in the summer and have set sights on Samu Omorodion, who’s breaking through at Alaves while on loan from Atletico Madrid.
Victor Osimhen‘s journey from the streets of Lagos to becoming one of Africa’s most sought-after strikers is nothing short of remarkable. Osimhen is a prime target for Arsenal to fix their CF problems, and it is not the first time the Gunners seek the prolific strikers services.
All eyes will be on the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday evening, when Real Madrid and Bayern Munich face off in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final showdown.
Chelsea Football Club is again making waves in the transfer market, setting their sights on Napoli’s goal-scoring sensation, Victor Osimhen. As the London club seeks to bolster its attacking prowess for the upcoming 2024/25 season, negotiations are underway to secure the services of the prolific Nigerian striker.
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