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Fiorentina seek agreement for Italy U21 international after Empoli relegation
Thursday's reports confirm that Fiorentina are in talks with Empoli in an attempt to secure a deal for Italy U21 international Jacopo Fazzini, who is in line to leave his current club after their relegation from Serie A at the end of the 2024-25 campaign. Fiorentina in talks to sign Italy U21 star Fazzini from Empoli As per Sky Sport Italia, Fiorentina have opened talks with Empoli and are currently seeking an agreement over a transfer fee for Fazzini, who is currently away with Carmine Nunziata's Italy U21 squad for the European Championships currently taking place in Slovakia. EMPOLI, ITALY – MAY 10: Jacopo Fazzini of Empoli FC celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A match between Empoli and Parma at Stadio Carlo Castellani on May 10, 2025 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by) Fazzini is expected to leave Empoli during the summer transfer window following Empoli's relegation to Serie B. Roberto D'Aversa's side finished the 2024-25 campaign in 18th place, missing out on safety by three points. Advertisement According to reports from Sky Sport Italia, Fiornetina are hoping to close a deal for Fazzini for a price in the region of €10m plus bonuses. La Viola are hoping to strike quickly in order to beat the expected competition from a number of unspecified top flight sides.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
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Sky: Marseille resistance as Juventus make contact for Balerdi
According to Sky Sport Italia, Juventus have made contact with Olympique Marseille for Leonardo Balerdi, but the Ligue 1 side, coached by Roberto De Zerbi, are unwilling to sell the 26-year-old. Juventus are interested in signing Marseille defender Balerdi, but the French club is reportedly not open to discussing a sale this summer. Sky: Marseille unwilling to discuss Balerdi's Juventus transfer BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – NOVEMBER 19: Leonardo Balerdi of Argentina controls the ball during the South American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Argentina and Peru at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on November 19, 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by) Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio claims Juventus called Marseille to sound out the defender's availability, but found no willingness to negotiate a transfer. Advertisement The Serie A giants are on the lookout for a new centre-back as they want to restore solidity in defence, especially because Gleison Bremer is recovering from a knee injury sustained in October last year. Balerdi already played under Tudor TURIN, ITALY – APRIL 12: Igor Tudor, Head Coach of Juventus, looks on during the warm up prior to the Serie A match between Juventus and Lecce at Allianz Stadium on April 12, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by) Balerdi has collected 164 appearances in five years in Marseille, becoming the team's captain. Balerdi is under contract with Marseille until June 2028. The Argentine played 44 matches under Igor Tudor at the Stade Velodrome, scoring one goal. New Juventus General Manager Damien Comolli confirmed on Tuesday that Tudor would remain in charge of the team beyond the Club World Cup and for the entire 2025-26 campaign. What Comolli said about Juventus' new strategy 'I would like to hire a sporting director who will handle transfers and management, be involved in the transfer market, and focus on the youth sector, reporting directly to me,' Comolli said. Advertisement 'I have a person in mind, it is a process, but we don't want to rush. Once the structure is decided, we will also determine the personnel. 'We will also have a technical director, also reporting to me.' Click here for his whole press conference, including Juventus transfers, Dusan Vlahovic and Randal Kolo Muani.
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10-06-2025
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Milan want Cambiaso from Juventus for Allegri reunion
Sky Sport Italia claim Milan and new coach Max Allegri are looking to Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso to replace Theo Hernandez, though he remains a target for Manchester City too. Multiple sources are reporting this evening that Theo Hernandez is ready to accept the huge €18m per season salary on offer from Al-Hilal. Advertisement With that in mind, the Rossoneri need a replacement, and the latest name on the list as per Sky Sport Italia transfer pundit Gianluca Di Marzio is Cambiaso. Juventus know there is competition for Cambiaso Italy defender Andrea Cambiaso (C) celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Italy and France at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan, Italy, 17 November 2024. EPA-EFE/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO The 25-year-old Italy international will certainly not be cheap, as he was the subject of a reported €50m proposal from Manchester City in January. Their interest has waned a little since then, largely due to his form being affected by a recurring injury problem. Milan confirm Allegri's return to the club. Allegri worked with the Italian at Juventus and is eager to reunite with him at San Siro, though it would be a tricky deal to get completed. Cambiaso is a product of the Genoa youth academy who joined Juventus in 2022 for €13.3m, flourishing on loan at Bologna and then going from strength to strength in Turin.
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09-06-2025
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Revealed – Complete Backroom Staff As Cristian Chivu Becomes Inter Milan Coach
Cristian Chivu is ready to name a new backroom staff as he becomes the coach of Inter Milan. Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews, name the key figures behind the scenes in the Romanian's coaching staff. There will be some new arrivals, as well as a couple staff staying. Advertisement Today is the day. Inter Milan are set to make the appointment of Cristian Chivu as their new coach official. The Nerazzurri had already decided upon the 44-year-old to replace Simone Inzaghi a few days ago. On Thursday, Inter chose Chivu, concluding a search of a couple days. This search had seen them try for Cesc Fabregas, and also reportedly consider Patrick Vieira. However, in the end, Inter went with Treble-winning former defender Chivu. They called the Romanian, and he agreed to step up. Cristian Chivu To Change Up Backroom Staff As Inter Milan MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 21: FC Internazionale Milano former player Cristian Chivu looks on prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AS Roma at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 21, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) As far as the backroom staff who assist Chivu in his duties, Sky Sport Italia expect some notable changes. Advertisement As assistant coach, Sky reports that Giovanni Martusciello will come in. He has already been Inter assistant coach, working under Luciano Spalletti for two seasons. Meanwhile, he has assisted Maurizio Sarri and Lazio and Juventus, and most recently coached Salernitana. Replacing Fabio Ripert will be Stefano Rapetti. Rapetti had been Inter's athletic coach previously between 2009 and 2013. Then, Sky report, Paolo Orlandoni will return. The third-choice Inter keeper during the 2009-10 season will work alongside Gianluca Spinelli as Nerazzurri goalkeeping coach under Chivu.
Indian Express
07-06-2025
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‘Unprecedented crisis': After shock loss, Italy fear missing third straight World Cup
Italy, who have failed to qualify for the last two FIFA World Cups, are already fretting over the ignominy of missing the third after a 3-0 loss to Norway on Friday night. First half goals from Alexander Sorloth, Antonio Nusa and Erling Haaland were enough for Norway to inflict another defeat on Italy, who found themselves in a precarious position, in the European World Cup qualifiers. Italy, yet to earn a point, are fourth in Group I, although they have played two games fewer than the teams above them because of their involvement in the Nations League. Norway are the table-toppers with nine points followed by Israel with six and Estonia are placed third with three points. Group winners directly qualify for the 2026 World Cup while the runners-up progress to the play-offs. The defeat has sparked fears in Italy of the former champions completing the dubious hat-trick of missing the World Cup, having missed the 2018 and 2022 editions as well. Leading Italian sports daily, Gazzetta Dello Sport, called the situation an 'unprecedented crisis.' 'Let's prepare for yet another torture in the playoffs, assuming we grab second place. The national team seen yesterday in Oslo was embarrassing and it is legitimate to doubt everything, to expect the worst of the worst. This is who we are, and we are poor, empty,' the newspaper noted. Italy's under-fire coach Luciano Spalletti took responsibility for Friday's defeat and told Sky Sport Italia that it was a 'difficult moment'. 'There are always worries, because after a performance like that, you clearly have to ask yourself questions and realise there are problems, but you have to face them, because there is no other possibility,' Spalletti said. Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma, too, was downcast, saying he had 'no explanation' for the loss. 'Our supporters don't deserve this kind of match,' Donnarumma, who won the Champions League with Paris St-Germain last Saturday, said. 'We need to do some soul-searching. It's unacceptable.' Italy's next face Moldova, who are bottom of their group, on Monday.
