Tag: serie a

This is How Italy’s Serie A Might Proceed Post-COVID-19

  In an announcement last night, Italy’s PM Giuseppe Conte announced Phase 2 of Italy’s exit strategy following the extreme lockdown measures which have been in place for weeks. This might also shed a light on when Italy’s Serie A will be returning. In fact, individual training can resume on the 4th May, while training […]

Icardi: ‘PSG Is A Great Opportunity For My Career’

Mauro Icardi has shared his excitement having completed a transfer away from Inter to reigning French champions Paris Saint Germain. The 26-year-old Argentine has joined PSG on a €5 million season long loan deal with the Parc des Princes outfit having an option to buy for a reported sum of €65 million. Former Inter captain […]

Chris Smalling will be joining Roma on loan

Shocking move – Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has agreed a deal to join Roma on a season-long loan deal. The centre-back is yet to feature for United this season and is way down the pecking order following the arrival of Harry Maguire and the return of Axel Tuanzebe. Smalling was a regular following Ole […]

Official: Inter sign Biraghi

Inter have officially signed Fiorentina left-back Cristiano Biraghi on loan with an option to buy. Biraghi confirmed he had made the move last night, but only now has it been announced by Inter. The 26-year-old returns to San Siro on a temporary basis for the remainder of the season. The Nerazzurri will then have the […]

Inter Milan and Lukaku off to ideal start

It was the perfect start to Antonio Conte’s Inter career, a 4-0 victory over Lecce with Romelu Lukaku and Antonio Candreva among the scorers. The Nerazzuri coach spoke after the victory which saw the Belgian new signing shoot on target on his Serie A debut after his hard-fought move from Manchester United. ‘Let’s not forget […]

Franck Ribery joins Fiorentina on a two year deal

Franck Ribery has revealed that ‘Luca Toni told me Fiorentina were a great club’ after landing to complete his free transfer. Ribery touched down in style, being greeted by hundreds of Fiorentina fans, and the 36-year-old admits his former Bayern Munich teammate played a key role in his move. ‘I’m happy, I’m here with my […]

Mario Balotelli joins hometown Brescia

Mario Balotelli revealed his mum ‘cried’ when she found out he was signing for his hometown club Brescia. The ex-Liverpool and Man City striker put pen to paper on a three-year-deal with the Serie A side and his mum was said to be beside herself upon hearing the news. The 29-year-old reportedly rejected a move […]

ROMA: Zappacosta IN – Santon OUT

Chelsea right-back Davide Zappacosta has reportedly agreed to join Roma on loan, with Davide Santon set for Real Mallorca. Santon looked to be headed for SPAL or Real Sociedad, but Gianluca Di Marzio’s website writes he is now ‘very close’ to Mallorca, who recently returned to La Liga after a six-year absence. In turn, Di […]

Patrick Cutrone joins Wolves from AC Milan for €25m

Wolves have signed Italy striker Patrick Cutrone from AC Milan for €25m. The 21-year-old, who scored 27 goals in 90 appearances for Milan after making his first-team debut in 2017, has signed a four-year deal at Molineux. His international debut came in March 2018 and he recently made three appearances at the European Under-21 Championships. […]

Napoli buy Macedonian Elmas

Fenerbahce have confirmed Eljif Elmas is on his way to Napoli in a deal believed to be worth approximately €15m. The news was expected and the two clubs exchange paperwork this evening. The North Macedonia international will fly out for a medical tomorrow, sign the contract and join the Napoli squad at their Dimaro pre-season […]

Matthijs de Ligt joins Juventus from Ajax in €75m deal

Matthijs de Ligt has signed a five-year contract with Juventus, completing his transfer from Ajax for €75 million. A statement on Juve’s official website reads: ‘Juventus Football Club S.p.A. announces that the agreement with Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax NV for the definitive acquisition of the registration rights of the player Matthijs de Ligt has been […]

Inter – Barella: It’s finally done

Inter have finally agreed a deal to sign Cagliari midfielder Nicolo Barella for a reported €45m plus bonuses. Sky Sport Italia, Sportitalia, Gazzetta dello Sport and Niccolo Ceccarini all report Barella will undergo a medical tomorrow before putting pen to paper on his Inter contract. While Sky note the Nerazzurri are signing the 22-year-old on […]

Gigi Buffon is back to Juve

Gianluigi Buffon has arrived in Turin to complete his remarkable return to Juventus. Juve tweeted on Thursday morning that Buffon had checked into the club’s J Medical facility for tests. Once he has passed his medical, the goalkeeper will sign a one-year playing contract, with a view to staying on in a coaching or directorial […]

OFFICIAL: Stefano Sensi is an Inter player

Inter have finally completed the signing of midfielder Stefano Sensi from Sassuolo. A statement on Sassuolo’s official website confirms Sensi has joined Inter on loan with an option to buy next summer. Sensi told the reporters: ‘I’m happy to be an Inter player,’ ‘I’m happy with the choice I’ve made. I’m expecting a great season.’ […]

Rabiot joins the bianconeri

Juventus have officially signed midfielder Adrien Rabiot from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. Although Juve’s official statement did not mention the length of Rabiot’s contract, it is understood he has agreed a four-year contract worth €7m per season plus bonuses, with a €10m signing-on fee. The 24-year-old broke through for PSG in 2013 and […]

Pellegrini-Spinazzola: Juventus ace a swap with Roma

Juventus announced they have sold Leonardo Spinazzola to Roma for €29.5m, while purchasing Luca Pellegrini for €22m. Both players had their medicals over the weekend and the transfers were confirmed after midnight, Italian time. In the case of both Spinazzola and Pellegrini, the payment is to be spread out over three financial years. They both […]