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Szczesny Bids Farewell to Juventus and Might Join MLS

Wojciech Szczesny, who once stood as the rock-solid guardian of Juventus' goal, is now on the brink of moving to the United States. Szczesny, a name that once echoed with security between the posts of the 'Old Lady,' now finds himself at a crossroads, with the allure of MLS shining in the distance. It’s undeniable that the arrival of Thiago Motta, the new conductor of the Turin team, brought a fresh symphony to Juventus, but one that left Szczesny without a solo. With the signing of Michele Di Gregorio, the Polish keeper saw his space shrink, like a shadow fading at sunset. It was inevitable, then, that a contract termination would be the final note in this partnership. However, it wasn’t a bitter farewell. The separation was dignified, accompanied by compensation that, although not...
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Atlanta United Goes All-In with Shomurodov from AS Roma

The news that Atlanta United is negotiating the signing of Eldor Shomurodov, a forward from AS Roma, is one of those moments that makes the most attentive fans scratch their heads and wonder if the team is betting too high or if they've found the missing piece to dominate the league.Shomurodov, at 29, isn't just any name. His journey through Europe, with stints at Roma and a loan to Cagliari, shows he's a player who knows how to adapt to different environments and styles of play. Plus, his stats with the Uzbekistan national team—27 goals in 55 appearances—paint the picture of a striker who can make a difference wherever he plays. What stands out most in this deal is the potential impact Shomurodov could have on Atlanta United and, by extension, MLS as a whole. Atlanta United has alr...
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Why Genoa could delay Nico Gonzalez Juventus move despite agreement

Juventus and Fiorentina have agreed a fee for the transfer of Nico Gonzalez, but La Viola do not want to let the Argentine go before securing a deal for Albert Gudmundsson, who Genoa do not want to lose until they find a suitable replacement themselves. Nico Gonzalez part of Serie A transfer merry-go-round Reports on Monday morning confirmed that Juventus have agreed to pay a fee of €30m to sign Nico Gonzalez from Fiorentina. The player has informed his current employers of his desire to leave the club in order to play Champions League football. Sky Sport Italia add that Fiorentina ‘promised’ they would allow Gonzalez to leave the club in the right circumstances after turning down offers from Brentford and Leicester City in the past. However, despite the fact that Juventus have got the...
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Alexis Sanchez completes move back to former club

Udinese confirmed this weekend that they’ve completed the signing of former Gunner Alexis Sanchez, with the forward leaving Inter Milan as a free agent this summer. Sanchez has signed a two-year contract to return to the club after 13 years away. Gianluca Di Marzio had reported earlier this week that Sanchez was close to the Udinese move, after he called them on Monday morning to let them know he wants to play for them, and he’s effectively closed the deal on his own. Sanchez had also previously been linked with a move back to Marseille, but that deal was always going to be difficult financially. The Chilean had initially left Marseille for Inter Milan due to the fact the club couldn’t afford both his and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s wages. Aubameyang has since left, but he’s being rep...
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Coppa Italia: Genoa and Udinese progress, Monza need penalties

A wonderful Junior Messias chip allowed Genoa to beat Reggiana, Udinese crushed Avellino 4-0, Sassuolo saw off Cittadella and Monza needed a penalty shoot-out to defeat Sudtirol in the first round of the Coppa Italia. The tournament proper kicked off this evening with four fixtures, while the rest will be played on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. In a change to the rules from this season, if the score is tied after 90 minutes, they go straight to a penalty shoot-out without the added fatigue of playing extra time. That only applies up to and including the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia. Genoa found it tougher than expected to defeat Serie B team Reggiana, but did it in style thanks to a sensational Messias chip, set up by Ruslan Malinovskyi’s dummy. They will go on to face ...
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David de Gea reaches ‘verbal agreement’ with Serie A club

David de Gea is at last set to return to professional football after reaching what is described as a "verbal agreement" with Serie A side Fiorentina. De Gea's last game was the 2023 FA Cup final for Manchester United, leaving the club as a free agent just weeks later following the withdrawal of a contract offer and failure to agree alternative terms. At 33, De Gea is by no means old for a goalkeeper, but his departure from Old Trafford after 11 seasons left him without a team. The Spaniard wasn't short of offers last summer but resisted the lure of the Saudi Pro League in the hope of landing a competitive project in Europe. It turned into a whole season out of the professional game, one in which De Gea used the time to rest, engage in hobbies and outside business interests, as well as k...
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Fiorentina Present Improved Offer for Genoa Stalwart

Back-to-back Europa Conference League runners-up Fiorentina are reportedly on the cusp of signing Albert Gudmundsson from Genoa. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Tuscan outfit’s latest offer misses the Griffins’ valuation of their most prized asset by the slightest of margins. After seeing their opening bid rejected, Fiorentina have contacted Alberto Gilardino’s side with an improved proposal. La Viola offered the Luigi Ferraris side a €7 million fee for an initial loan, with a mandatory buyout clause set at €18m. That’s narrowly off Genoa’s requests, increasing the likelihood of Gudmundsson’s switch to Artemio Franchi. Genoa will take some time to re-evaluate the second bid. There’s a good chance they’ll say ‘yes‘ to Fiorentina. But they’ll more likely return with a counter-prop...
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Ekkelenkamp departs Belgium for Udinese

Udinese has confirmed the signing of Dutch midfielder Jurgen Ekkelenkamp from Royal Antwerp. Follow Football-Oranje on X The midfielder joined Antwerp in the summer of 2022 after leaving Hertha Berlin and the 24-year-old still had a contract in Belgium until 2027. However, Udinese have swooped to bring the midfielder to Italy with the fee currently undisclosed. He becomes a teammate of former Sparta goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and ex-Ajax striker Lorenzo Lucca. Ekkelenkamp made 92 appearances for Royal Antwerp, scoring 11 times and adding 11 assists.
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Milan could use Calabria to get Abraham from Roma

 Davide Calabria of AC Milan in action during the AC Milan training session at Milanello on July 10, 2024 in Cairate, Italy. Milan could use captain Davide Calabria in a part-exchange deal with Roma to bring in Tammy Abraham, as Emerson Royal from Tottenham can be their new right-back.The Rossoneri are still working on reinforcements for the summer after bringing in Alvaro Morata and defender Strahinja Pavlovic.Multiple sources have stated that their first choice for the attack is Abraham, requested by new coach Paulo Fonseca and pushed down the pecking order at Roma by Artem Dovbyk.Calabria key for AbrahamAccording to Sport Mediaset and Tuttomercatoweb, a key to the deal could be including Calabria in exchange, as Daniele De Rossi would prefer him to Luka Jovic.Although the Ital...
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Inter lose new signing Taremi to muscular injury

 Mehdi Taremi of FC Internazionale reacts during the Pre-season Friendly match between FC Internazionale and las Palmas at Dino Manuzzi Stadium on July 27, 2024 in Cesena, Italy. Inter are expected to be without new signing Mehdi Taremi for at least a couple of weeks after he sustained a muscular injury during training.The centre-forward arrived on a free transfer from FC Porto this summer and impressed in pre-season friendlies, scoring five goals in three games.However, he skipped training on Wednesday as a precaution and today the club announced that tests showed a muscular issue in the femoral bicep of the left thigh.The situation will be re-evaluated next week, but initial reports suggest Taremi will be out of action for at least two weeks.Taremi out and Lautaro Martinez away...
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Milan Agree Deal to Sell Daniel Maldini Permanently

 Daniel Maldini of AC Monza celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Serie A TIM match between US Salernitana and AC Monza at Stadio Arechi on February 24, 2024 in Salerno, Italy.Milan and Monza have reportedly agreed on a deal for Daniel Maldini to join the Biancorossi on a permanent transfer this summer. According to Sky Sport Italia, the two teams have made an accord for the 22-year-old to return to the Brianteo Stadium permanently.Though Sky’s update fails to mention figures, several domestic sources report a fee of around €5 million. Milan loaned Maldini out to Monza last January to help their unsettled forward secure regular first-team football and gain a much-needed Serie A experience.Maldini fared reasonably well under Raffaele Palladino in the second half of ...
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Juventus leave Chiesa, McKennie and others behind for pre-season camp

 Federico Chiesa of Juventus celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A TIM match between SSC Napoli and Juventus at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on March 03, 2024 in Naples, Italy. Juventus fly out for their pre-season training retreat in Germany tomorrow, but coach Thiago Motta leaves behind some players, including Federico Chiesa.The Bianconeri will be staying for a week at the World of Sports complex in Herzogenaurach, the same venue that was Germany’s base for the EURO 2024 tournament this summer.Not all the players will be making the trip to Germany, though, as Thiago Motta is whittling down the squad for various reasons.Some are transfer-listed and trying to find new clubs, others are not in great physical shape and need to work more closely with the Juve...
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AC Milan wrap up signing of Spain captain Morata

 Alvaro Morata of Spain celebrates after Dani Olmo of Spain (not pictured) scores his team's first goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final match between Spain and Germany at Stuttgart Arena on July 05, 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany. AC Milan have completed the signing of Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid. The 31-year-old, who captained Spain to Euro 2024 glory this summer, was tipped to move to the Saudi Pro League but Italian side AC Milan have won the race to secure his services. "AC Milan is proud to announce the signing of Álvaro Borja Morata Martín from Club Atlético de Madrid. Captain of the Spanish national team, with which he recently won the European Championship, Morata has signed with the Rossoneri until 30 June 2028, with an option to extend for an additi...
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Roma Keep Tussling with Two Other Teams for En-Nesyri

 Yousseff En-Nesyri of Sevilla FC celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Sevilla FC and Celta Vigo at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on March 17, 2024 in Seville, Spain.Roma are going all-in on Youssef En-Nesyri to replenish their attack. They have lost Romelu Lukaku and plot to offload Tammy Abraham. The player would gladly accept the destination, but the competition to sign him is rather fierce, Il Messaggero reports.The marksman makes about €1.4M in Spain. An agreement on the salary isn’t hard to find. He’d set for a small pay bump should he move to the Italian capital. On the other hand, Fenerbahce and Al-Qadsiah are outbidding the Giallorossi both on the fee and the wages.Roma will need help from En-Nesyri to fend off the other suitors. ...
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Klinsmann: Only one thing left for Lautaro but Inter ‘don’t need’ new striker

 Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates winning the Serie A TIM title after winning the Serie A TIM match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 22, 2024 in Milan, Italy.Jürgen Klinsmann says Lautaro Martinez will be motivated to win the Champions League with Inter next season but insists the Nerazzurri don’t need to sign a new striker.Former Germany international Klinsmann, an ex-Inter forward, is impressed by Lautaro Martinez. El Toro not only inspired the Nerazzurri’s Serie A win by becoming last season’s Capocannoniere but also lifted the Copa America with Argentina last weekend.Lautaro was the best scorer in the competition with five goals and netted the winner in the Final against Colombia on Sunday.Klinsmann: Only one thing left for ...
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Buongiorno Takes Medicals Ahead of Napoli Transfer

 Alessandro Buongiorno of Torino is playing in the Serie A soccer match between Torino and Bologna at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino in Turin, Northwest Italy, on May 3, 2024. Alessandro Buongiorno has completed the physical tests and will soon ink the contract that will tie him to Napoli until 2029. Only the celebratory tweet from president Aurelio De Laurentiis is missing for the move to become official.Per Corriere dello Sport, the Azzurri will disburse €35/40M including add-ons for the highly-rated defender. He’s their second addition in the back after Rafa Marin and the third overall. They recently onboarded Leonardo Spinazzola on a free transfer.Buongiorno has been a priority for Napoli since they hired Antonio Conte. They staved off a late interference by Inter, which w...
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Juventus sell Moise Kean to Fiorentina

 Moise Kean of Juventus reacts after a missed chance during the Serie A TIM match between Juventus and Atalanta BC - Serie A TIM at the Allianz Stadium on March 10, 2024 in Turin, Italy. Moise Kean returned to Juventus during a time in which things were certainly far from stable — both for him personally after two years away from Turin and just simply the club in general. Things were nothing close to something you would consider ideal and, in all likelihood, not the kind of environment in which somebody who has had a rocky couple of seasons after leaving the club you grew up at.Three years later, it’s pretty easy to figure out that Kean coming back didn’t work out well.Kean’s second stint officially came to an end on Tuesday, as Juventus announced that they have sold Kean to Fior...
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Chiesa Not in a Rush to Decide on His Juventus Future

 Federico Chiesa of Juventus celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Coppa Italia Semi-Final match between Juventus FC and SS Lazio at the Allianz Stadium on April 02, 2024 in Turin, Italy. Juventus have put Federico Chiesa on sale amid challenging extension talks, but the players isn’t necessarily chomping at the bit to depart. The Bianconeri had intense talks with Roma, but he’s taking his time before choosing, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.The winger wants to be part of the pre-season retreat and start working under Thiago Motta first. He’ll report back late as all the footballers who participated in Euro 2024.Chiesa hasn’t ruled out staying at Juventus without renewing his contract, which expires in 2025. Given the gulf between the offer and the demand, the Old Lady ...
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Atalanta Disinterested to Engage Valencia in Pelestra Pursuit

 Marco Palestra of Atalanta BC poses for a photo during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 finalists access day on May 13, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. Spanish side Valencia’s hunt for a right-back has brought them to Italy, with Los Che eyeing a particular talent from Atalanta’s youth ranks in Marco Pelestra.As per Il Giorno, Atalanta have been alerted of Valencia’s interest in signing Palestra, who joined Atalanta as a youngster aged just 10 back in 2015. However, La Dea seem disinterested in hearing any proposals for the teenage prodigy, although the right offer may just change their opinion.Pelestra, well-touted for his ability to advance down the right flank, is highly-regarded amongst the Nerazzurri ranks, with Gian Piero Gasperini inviting the 19-year-old to the first team bench on...
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Buongiorno: Italy defender set for Napoli medical

Alessandro Buongiorno of Torino FC celebrates after scoring the 0-1 goal during the Serie A TIM match between US Salernitana and Torino FC at Stadio Arechi on September 18, 2023 in Salerno, Italy.Italy defender Alessandro Buongiorno will undergo medical tests with Napoli on Monday or Tuesday after the player’s agent reached a full agreement with the Partenopei, reports Sky Sport Italia.Torino centre-back Buongiorno is on the verge of joining Napoli and will undergo medical tests at the beginning of next week.According to Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, the player’s agent, Beppe Riso has reached a final agreement with Napoli on Saturday night, so his client will have medical checks and sign his contract with Napoli on Monday or Tuesday.Buongiorno: Italy defender set for...
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