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Yahoo
17-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Inter Milan, Man United & Chelsea Star Cools Transfer Links: ‘The Transfer Market Can Wait'
Inter Milan, Man United, and Chelsea target Dan Ndoye believes that the 'transfer market can wait' as he's happy at Bologna. The 24-year-old spoke to Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, in an interview in today's print edition. Advertisement Dan Ndoye has thrived in his last two seasons with Bologna. The 24-year-old really showed his quality with his winning goal for the Rossoblu in the Coppa Italia final against AC Milan. However, in reality Ndoye has provided far more than just the big moments. The former Basel winger's pace and technical skill have been a key outlet for Bologna under both Thiago Motta and Vincenzo Italiano. Ndoye's form has certainly not gone unnoticed by the big clubs in Serie A. Last summer, Inter had eyed up a move for the Bologna winger. In fact, they scouted his performances for Switzerland at EURO 2024. Meanwhile, the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United reportedly now lead the chase to sign Ndoye. Inter, Man United & Chelsea Target Ndoye: 'Transfer Market Can Wait' BOLOGNA, ITALY – MAY 20: Dan Ndoye of Bologna FC in action during the Serie A TIM match between Bologna FC and Juventus at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on May 20, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by) Dan Ndoye was asked about his future and the possibility of a transfer away from Bologna this summer. Advertisement However, the Swiss international said that 'Now is certainly not the right time to start thinking about these things.' 'For two reasons,' Ndoye said. 'First, I love Bologna.' 'With the city of Bologna, and the fans, I've never seen such passion.' 'And two: There's still the possibility that we can qualify for the Champions League,' Ndoye noted. 'We don't want to stop.' Then, Ndoye said that 'of course' he'd heard from former Bologna teammate Joshua Zirkzee, a player linked with Inter in recent days. 'We called each other. We called Calafiori, as well, in the dressing room after the final.' 'They always stick close to us and our group. They were happy for us.' Advertisement Meanwhile, Ndoye also answered a question of whether he asked Zirkzee to return to Bologna, or whether Zirkzee suggested he move to Manchester United. 'Both,' the 24-year-old said with a laugh. 'We did ask each other that.'
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Man United & Chelsea Overtake Inter Milan & Napoli In The Race For Bologna Coppa Italia Hero – Price Jacked Up To €40M
Man United & Chelsea Overtake Inter Milan & Napoli In The Race For Bologna Coppa Italia Hero – Price Jacked Up To €40M Man United and Chelsea are now ahead of Inter Milan and Napoli in the race to sign Bologna winger Dan Ndoye. This according to today's print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews. They report that Bologna now want a fee of €40 million for the Swiss international. Advertisement Dan Ndoye has thrived in his last two seasons with Bologna. The 24-year-old really showed his quality with his winning goal for the Rossoblu in the Coppa Italia final against AC Milan. However, in reality Ndoye has provided far more than just the big moments. The former Basel winger's pace and technical skill have been a key outlet for Bologna under both Thiago Motta and Vincenzo Italiano. Man United & Chelsea Overtake Inter & Napoli In The Race For Dan Ndoye BOLOGNA, ITALY – MAY 20: Dan Ndoye of Bologna FC in action during the Serie A TIM match between Bologna FC and Juventus at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on May 20, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by) Ndoye's form has certainly not gone unnoticed by the big clubs in Serie A. Last summer, Inter had eyed up a move for the Bologna winger. In fact, they scouted his performances for Switzerland at EURO 2024. Advertisement Inter's idea would have been to use Ndoye as a wingback. He was a prime candidate to back up – and, in the long term, replace – Denzel Dumfries on their right flank. Now, however, it looks to be Marseille's Luis Henrique who is at the top of Inter's list at wingback. Meanwhile, Napoli have also shown an interest Ndoye. In the January transfer window, they offered Bologna €20 million plus add-ons for the Swiss. However, the Emilian club turned that bid down. They want a considerably larger fee. Tuttosport report that this summer, Bologna would aim to cash in to the tune of €40 million for Ndoye. And the calibre of clubs interested suggests that this is far from an unreasonable demands. Advertisement Tuttosport report that the big clubs in the Premier League are taking an interest. The Turin-based newspaper report that both Manchester United and Chelsea have identified Ndoye as a major target for this summer.
Gulf Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Bologna end 51-year wait for glory with Italian Cup triumph
Bologna ended a 51-year wait for a major trophy on Wednesday after winning the Italian Cup with a 1-0 victory over AC Milan, who slumped to yet another painful defeat in a horror season. Dan Ndoye scored the goal in the 53rd minute which gave Bologna a historic victory, their first honour since last winning the cup in 1974. Bologna hadn't even been in a major tournament final since last winning the Italian Cup -- the second of their two domestic cup triumphs. But coach Vincenzo Italiano has a done a brilliant job since arriving to replace Thiago Motta at Bologna, who have won the Italian championship seven times but last did so in 1964. 'It was a tough match but we won it for us, for the city and for the fans,' said Ndoye to broadcaster Mediaset. 'We did everything right, we scored at the right moment and the worked like a true team.' Wednesday's victory was also Italiano's first major honour as a coach as he lost three finals with his previous club Fiorentina, including the 2023 Italian Cup final. Italiano was held aloft by his jubilant players as Bologna fans danced and cried in the Stadio Olimpico stands after seeing what many thought they'd never see. 'We deserved this, especially as we played great tonight. It was a fantastic performance,' said Italiano. 'We've crowned an incredible year with the cup, which is what our fans deserved.' Milan were crowned European champions the same season they last won the cup in 2003, a different time for a club once owned by deceased former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi. Rivals Inter Milan are in the Champions League final and trying to retain their Serie A title while Milan are in battle to qualify for Europe after missing out on the cup. Sergio Conceicao's team sit eighth in Serie A, three points behind Roma who sit in the Conference League spot and host Milan on Sunday. Just before kick-off Bologna supporters unfurled a huge display honouring the players who won the cup in 1974 and provided colourful and enthusiastic backing for their team throughout a scrappy contest. Santiago Castro had the first chance of the game for Bologna in the eighth minute but failed to get enough on a vicious inswinging cross to divert it past Mike Maignan, who was already committed in the Milan goal. Agencies
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Business Standard
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Bologna beat AC Milan 1-0 to win first Italian Cup title in 51 years
Bologna ended a 51-year wait for a major trophy when it beat AC Milan 1-0 to win the Italian Cup. Dan Ndoye returned from injury to score the only goal and help Bologna to its first Italian Cup since 1974. The club, which is owned by Canadian Joey Saputo, has only won two second-division titles in between. It was also coach Vincenzo Italiano's first win in a final, having lost back-to-back Europa Conference League title matches while in charge of Fiorentina and finishing runner-up in the 2023 Italian Cup. They were three hefty disappointments, Italiano told broadcaster Mediaset. I didn't think I could immediately come back and get my own back. But we succeeded and I'm happy. I add an important trophy to my mantlepiece and I truly dedicate it to the guys, who were extraordinary. Italiano had been flung in the air by his players in celebration immediately after the final whistle. Many of them were in tears of joy, much like some of the thousands of Bologna fans in the stands. And the 47-year-old coach was eager to get back to the festivities. "Now let me go and celebrate, because this is something really incredible, Italiano said with a smile at the end of his television interview. It is Italiano's first season at Bologna after replacing Thiago Motta, who left to Juventus after steering the team to its first-ever Champions League qualification. Motta was fired by Juventus earlier this season. The result secured Bologna a spot in next season's Europa League and left Milan with the very real likelihood of missing out on European competition. It could spell the end of Srgio Conceio's short stint in charge of the Rossoneri, with Milan eighth in Serie A after a disappointing AC Milan football club. season. Both teams came to Rome looking to end an Italian Cup drought, as Milan last lifted the trophy 22 years ago losing two finals in the intervening years. The match was played at a high tempo from the start and both goalkeepers were called into making impressive saves in the opening 10 minutes. Tension threatened to boil over toward the end of the first half and Bologna captain Lewis Ferguson was left bloodied with what looked like a broken nose after a sliding tackle on Rafael Leo, who caught him on the face with his leg as he was upended. Bologna broke the deadlock eight minutes into the second half. Riccardo Orsolini was tackled by Theo Hernndez in the area but the ball fell to Ndoye, who carved out some space before curling into the right side of the net. The 24-year-old Switzerland international had missed Bologna's previous three matches with a thigh injury. Milan had fought back from a goal down to beat Bologna 3-1 in the Italian league on Friday, but there was to be no such comeback in Rome.
Jordan Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Jordan Times
Bologna clinch historic Coppa Italia win over AC Milan
Bologna players celebrate with the Coppa Italia trophy after their 1-0 win over AC Milan (Photos courtesy of Sky Sport) AMMAN — Bologna clinched their first Coppa Italia title in over half a century with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over AC Milan in the final held at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday night. Dan Ndoye netted the decisive goal in the 53rd minute, capitalising on a defensive lapse by Milan. The winger was later named Man of the Match for his standout performance. It was a night of history and redemption for Bologna, whose last triumph in the competition dates back 51 years. With this victory, the club also secured qualification for next season's UEFA Europa League, capping off a memorable campaign. The match started with Bologna asserting early dominance, controlling the first half and testing Milan keeper Mike Maignan on multiple occasions. Maignan was called into action repeatedly, producing several important saves to keep his side in the game. Milan, meanwhile, relied heavily on counter-attacks but struggled to find rhythm or precision in the final third. Ndoye's breakthrough early in the second half shifted the momentum even further in Bologna's favour. In response, Milan coach Sergio Conceicao introduced Santiago Gimenez and Kyle Walker in a bid to rescue the game. The substitutions injected some urgency into Milan's attack, and the team created a few promising chances. However, Bologna successfully slowed the pace and absorbed the pressure as the clock wound down. The final saw a total of five yellow cards in a tense and physical encounter—three of them issued to Milan players. Both sides registered five shots on target, underlining the balance in attacking intent despite Bologna's edge in execution. Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano praised his players after the match, saying: 'It was a rough game and we deserve to win after many disappointments. We put in a great performance.' On the other hand, it could prove to be the final appearance on the Milan bench for Conceicao, whose future at the club remains uncertain. The defeat added pressure on the Portuguese tactician, as questions swirl around his tenure following a disappointing cup exit.
