Rolando Maran admits Cagliari “want to be protagonists” this season in Serie A and the Coppa Italia after strengthening the squad.
The Sardinians sold Nicolò Barella to Inter, but brought in the likes of Radja Nainggolan, Nahitan Nandez, Marko Pjaca and will have Luca Pellegrini back on loan, this time from Juventus.
“A team’s objectives are decided by the mentality on the field,” said the Coach in a Press conference.
Sampdoria have officially signed midfielder Mehdi Leris from Chievo for a reported €3m plus bonuses.
A statement on Samp’s website confirms Leris has put pen to paper on a five-year contract.
The 21-year-old broke through for Chievo last season, scoring one goal and providing two assists in 24 appearances, despite their relegation.
Capable of playing as both a central midfielder or right winger, he has the choice of playing for France, Spain and Algeria at international level.
Silvio Berlusconi’s Monza shocked Serie B side Benevento to set up a tie with Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia third round.
Monza won a seven-goal thriller, surviving a late penalty to beat Benevento 4-3, and face Fiorentina in the next round.
Feralpisalo, Pisa, Perugia, Salernitana, Venezia, Crotone, Spezia, Sudtirol, Cremonese and Imolese, meanwhile, all secured Serie A ties.
So did Chievo, although the Flying Donkeys needed a penalty shootout to avoid a giant-killing at the hands of third-tier Ravenna.
Sampdoria have agreed a deal to sign Chievo midfielder Mehdi Leris for around €3m plus bonuses.
ANSA reports Leris will undergo a medical with Samp on Monday morning before putting pen to paper.
The 21-year-old broke through for Chievo last season, scoring one goal and providing two assists in 24 appearances, despite their relegation.
Capable of playing as both a central midfielder or right winger, he has the choice of playing for France, Spain and Algeria at international level.
The fixture list for the 2019-20 Serie B season has been released, running from August 24 to May 24, starting with Perugia-Chievo.
The calendar was drawn up in a ceremony in Ascoli this evening and it’s a particularly special season, as it marks the 90th anniversary of Italy’s second division.
Serie B returns to 20 teams this year, having adapted to 19 last season due to various bankruptcies.
Milan goalkeeper Alessandro Plizzari is set to join Serie B side Livorno on loan, while defender Matteo Gabbia interests Frosinone and Chievo.
Calciomercato.com and Gazzetta dello Sport both report Livorno have agreed a season-long loan with Livorno.
However, the deal does not include an option to buy as Milan are planning for the future with the Italy Under-20 shot-stopper in mind.
As for Gabbia, La Gazzetta’s Nicolo Schira writes the Rossoneri were impressed with the 19-year-old’s performances during preseason.
Cagliari beat Chievo, while Sampdoria, Sassuolo and Brescia also registered pre-season friendly victories today.
The Sardinians fought hard to beat recently-relegated Chievo 2-1, as Kiril Despodov’s opener was cancelled out by Mariusz Stepinski and Leonardo Pavoletti sealed the win on an Artur Ionita assist.
Sampdoria secured a 4-0 victory over Pro Patria, with Emiliano Bonazzoli taking centre-stage thanks to a goal and two assists for Manolo Gabbiadini and Jakub Jankto.
Teenager Mohamed Bahlouli completed the rout.
Roberto Inglese has returned to Parma and has no regrets over his Napoli transfer. “I’d prefer to be happy than play for a bigger club.”
The centre-forward was purchased by Napoli for €12m in 2017, but never played for the Partenopei, going through loan spells at Chievo and Parma.
He has now secured a permanent return to the Stadio Tardini for €20m.
Lazio have signed youngsters Sofian Kiyine and Angelo Ndrecka from Chievo on permanent bases.
The deals were confirmed in a statement on Lazio’s official website.
As expected, Kiyine has been sent on loan to the Aquile’s sister club Salernitana, who play in Serie B.
The 21-year-old midfielder made 25 appearances for Chievo last season and is a Morocco youth international with a Belgian passport.
He already played for Salernitana during the 2017-18 campaign.
Roberto Inglese has officially joined Parma on loan with obligation to buy at the end of the season from Napoli.
The deal is believed to be worth €2m for the loan, plus €18m purchase in June 2020 and a further €2m in performance-related bonuses.
It is a return for the 27-year-old, who spent last season at the Stadio Tardini, scoring nine goals in 25 Serie A games.
Napoli signed Inglese from Chievo for €12m in 2017, but he never actually played for the Partenopei, staying on loan at Chievo and then going to Parma.
