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a day ago
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Bologna Line Up Move For Inter Milan Teenage Sensation On Loan
Bologna Line Up Move For Inter Milan Teenage Sensation On Loan Bologna are lining up a move to sign teenage Inter Milan striker Francesco Pio Esposito on loan this summer. This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. Advertisement Teenage striker Francesco Pio Esposito finds himself at something of a crossroads this season. The 19-year-old enjoyed an absolutely outstanding season on loan with Spezia. He scored eighteen goals for the Ligurian club. Pio Esposito's goals are a big part of the reason why Spezia are in the final of the Serie B promotion playoff against Cremonese. Should Spezia triumph and return to the top flight, there is a sense Pio Esposito will stay there on loan. Having successfully grown and developed over the last two seasons, there's no reason why a third with Spezia wouldn't benefit Pio Esposito. However, should Spezia not come up, then the 19-year-old will likely go to a different club. There is a strong sense that it's time for him to step up to the top flight. Advertisement There are a few clubs with an interested in Pio Esposito. Reportedly Parma have asked about the 19-year-old's signature. Torino also want to sign him on loan. Napoli have also made no secret of their interest in signing Pio Esposito. Meanwhile, the likes of Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund have also been linked with Pio Esposito's signature in recent months. Bologna Line Up Move For Inter Milan Striker Francesco Pio Esposito TIRRENIA, ITALY – OCTOBER 12: Francesco Pio Esposito of Italy U21 looks on during the Friendly Match between Italy U21 and Italy U18 on October 12, 2023 in Tirrenia, Italy. (Photo by) However, according to the Gazzetta, there is also interest from Bologna. The newspaper report that Rossoblu technical director Giovanni Sartori was in the stands for the first leg of the promotion playoff between Spezia and Cremonese. Advertisement At the top of the executive's agenda was scouting Pio Esposito. The Gazzetta report that the teenage striker is a major target for Bologna this summer. Therefore, the Emilian club will look to sign Pio Esposito on loan from Inter.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
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'Man Utd tried to sign me several times – I knew they were still at the top'
Marko Arnautovic had enjoyed six seasons of Premier League football before Manchester United came in for him after a successful spell at Bologna, but the Austrian rejected a move to Old Trafford Marko Arnautovic already admitted he was subject to numerous overtures from Manchester United - but decided to decline an offer to join the Premier League giants. The Inter Milan forward is gearing up for the Champions League final on Saturday, where the Italian giants take on Paris Saint-Germain. A win for the Nerazzurri would see Arnautovic capture his second UCL medal with the Serie A side, having been part of their last triumph in the competition in the 2009/10 season. The Austria international played just three times during his first stint with Inter but made a name for himself during his four-year spell with Stoke City. His performances led him to a move to West Ham, where he hit double digits in goals in both seasons he spent in London before earning a big-money transfer to Chinese side Shanghai Port. A return to Italy beckoned in 2021 with Bologna as Arnautovic, who was 33 at the time, enjoyed a career-best season with 14 goals in 33 games before following that up with 10 goals in 22 games in his second campaign. With that came summer interest from United, who had just appointed Erik ten Hag. Reports of the forward potentially arriving at Old Trafford weren't well received by sections of fans, with the club then reportedly pulling out due to the feedback they received despite tabling a bid worth £7.6 million. However, Arnautovic's agent set the record straight and claimed that it was his player who turned down a move to United, with the forward himself backing up the story in 2022. " Manchester United tried to sign me several times," Arnautovic told Laola1. "And it was a difficult decision to stay in Italy because my family wanted to return to England. "For me, it's clear that the Red Devils remain at the top of the universe. And Bologna, as a name, are not. But that's fine. Here everything is calm, you have time for yourself and no stress. This is only good for me." The interest in signing the forward was due to the possible departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, who was said to have wanted to depart Old Trafford after failing to qualify for the Champions League. While the Portuguese legend remained in Manchester beyond the summer, his relationship with Ten Hag deteriorated, leading to the striker conducting a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan in which he slammed his then-manager. "He doesn't respect [me] the way I should deserve [to be respected]," the five-time Ballon d'Or winner said of the Dutchman. "But it is what it is. This is why probably, the game against Tottenham, I left. "Excuses, I see as excuses. I saw many things that, I don't want to criticise him. He can have [a] different opinion than me. They choose the players that they think is better for the team. I respect that but excuses all the time you know; the excuses have short legs, cannot excuse all the time, which is things that don't make sense." Ronaldo eventually left for Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr in January 2023 after his United contract was ripped up shortly after his interview. Fast-forward two years, and the 40-year-old's time in the Middle East looks to be coming to an end after a social media post sparked doubts over his future. After Al-Nassr's last game of the season, where they lost 3-2 to Al-Fateh, Ronaldo posted a snap of himself on the pitch with a caption that read: "This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all." Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
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2 days ago
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Official: Italy U20 learn opponents in World Cup group stage
Argentina, Australia and Cuba will be Italy's opponents in the U20 World Cup group stage. The group stage draw for the U20 World Cup took place in Santiago (Chile) on Thursday, 29 May. Italy were in Pot 1 with host country Chile, USA, Korea Republic, Brazil and Colombia. Advertisement Twenty-four teams will compete in the tournament, which will be held from September 27 to October 19. U20 Italy opponents in 2025 World Cup BOLOGNA, ITALY – MAY 24: Lorenzo Venturino of Genoa scores his team's third goal past Federico Ravaglia of Bologna (obscured) during the Serie A match between Bologna and Genoa at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on May 24, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by) The Azzurrini, coached by Bernardo Corradi, were drawn into Group D alongside Argentina, Australia, and Cuba. The top two teams from each of the six groups will advance to the Round of 16, as well as the four best third-placed teams. There are four venues for the U20 World Cup games: Santiago (Estadio Nacional), Valparaíso (Estadio Elías Figueroa), Rancagua (Estadio El Teniente) and Talca (Estadio Fiscal). Cesare Casadei of Italy celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal during the FIFA U-20 World Cup semifinal soccer match between Italy and South Korea, in La Plata, Argentina, 8 June 2023. EPA-EFE/Juan Ignacio Roncoroni Italy reached the Final in the previous U20 World Cup, played in 2023, and saw their talent, Cesare Casadei, become the best scorer and the Best Player in the tournament. Advertisement As reported by Gazzetta, Italy U20 coach Corradi will test his squad in two friendlies against Paraguay in Fermo on June 6 and 9. The players making the Italy U20 squad include Como defender Fellipe Jack, as well as Genoa's Jeff Ekhator and Lorenzo Venturino. The latter scored a brace in the last game of the season against Bologna.
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2 days ago
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Napoli Pushing To Beat Inter Milan To Signing Of Bologna & Parma Stars
Napoli are pushing to beat Inter Milan to the signings of Bologna defender Sam Beukema and Parma striker Ange-Yoan Bonny. This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. Advertisement On the pitch, Napoli have just beat Inter Milan to the Serie A title. Last week, they confirmed their Scudetto victory with a win over Cagliari on the final day. However, off the pitch, an altogether different battle between the two clubs is heating up. Both Inter and Napoli are looking to strengthen their squads for next season. And there are a couple targets that both clubs are eyeing up within Serie A, reports the Gazzetta dello Sport. Napoli Pushing To Beat Inter To Signings Of Beukema & Bonny PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 05: Ange-Yoan Bonny of Parma calcio in action during the Serie A match between Parma and FC Internazionale at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 05, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by) In defense, Bologna defender Sam Beukema is certainly a player on Inter's radar. The Nerazzurri must make a big signing at the back this summer. They are aiming to refresh an aging defense in which players like Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij are still stalwarts. Advertisement And Rossoblu former AZ Alkmaar defender Beukema has emerged as one of Inter's top targets in defense. However, reports the Gazzetta, Napoli are also getting ready to make a move for the Dutchman after confirming that Antonio Conte will stay on the bench. Meanwhile, staying in Emilia-Romagna, Inter have reportedly made Parma striker Ange-Yoan Bonny one of their major targets in attack. However, once again, the Gazzetta report that Napoli are also big admirers of the Frenchman. Therefore, it could be yet another transfer duel to unfold over the next few weeks.
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3 days ago
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AC Milan announce they are parting with coach Conceicao
Sergio Conceicao urges on his AC Milan team as they lost the Italian Cup final to Bologna (Isabella BONOTTO) AC Milan announced on Thursday that they were terminating the contract of their Portuguese coach Sergio Conceicao, who joined the club last December and led them to an eighth-placed finish in Serie A. "AC Milan and Sergio Conceicao will not continue their journey together next season," the club said in a short statement on their web site. Advertisement "The club would like to thank Sergio and his staff for their commitment, professionalism and dedication shown during their time leading the First Team over the past few months." Italian media linked Massimiliano Allegri with a return to Milan. Allegri, who is 57, led Milan to the 2011 Serie A scudetto in his first stint in charge. He won five more Italian league titles in two spells at Juventus. Conceicao, a former Inter Milan and Lazio player, had signed a contract with Milan until the end of next season but there has been speculation that he might leave in the summer with Milan eighth in Serie A. Advertisement He began at Milan by winning the Italian Super Cup after replacing sacked compatriot Paulo Fonseca and then led Milan to the Italian cup final where they lost 1-0 to Bologna on May 14. Conceciao, who is 50, won 16 of 31 games in charge at Milan, including 11 victories, seven losses and three draws in the league. He took over with the club in eighth place and finished the season there. After that loss, the season was summed up in damning fashion by defender Matteo Gabbia, "Quite simply it's been a bad season," Gabbia said. "We weren't able to give our best. We were hoping for more, better from a team given how much talent it has. jr/pb/lp
