North London outfit Arsenal have given an ultimatum to Italian Serie A outfit Napoli to decide on the future of goalkeeper David Ospina. David Ospina had a loan spell with the Serie A outfit and they are yet to come out clean on either keeping him on a permanent deal or releasing him to return to the Emirates Stadium. Napoli have been offered the Colombian international at a fee of £3.1million after he had a successful spell at the Stadio San Paolo but they are yet to make any commitment on the star player. £57m Chelsea Midfielder … [Read more...]
Ex-Chelsea Boss Plotting James Rodriguez Transfer At Napoli
Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti is pushing for a move for Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez during this summer’s transfer window. This is according to the latest reports coming out of the Italian media. It was revealed that former Chelsea manager Ancelotti is keen to reunite with James Rodriguez at Napoli. Carlo Ancelotti worked with James Rodriguez for one season while they were both at Real Madrid. James Rodriguez sealed a big money move to Real Madrid shortly after the 2014 FIFA World Cup tournament in Brazil while Carlo Ancelotti … [Read more...]
Revealed: Ex-Chelsea Boss To Stay At Napoli Amidst Juventus Links
Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti has reiterated his desire to stay with the club despite transfer rumours linking him with the Juventus managerial job. In his latest interview monitored by popular media outlet Goal, the former Chelsea boss said that he wants to honour the remaining two years on the three-year deal he signed as the new Napoli manager last summer. Carlo Ancelotti has been mentioned as a possible replacement for Juventus manager Maximiliano Allegri this summer. Juventus have already confirmed that Allegri will leave the club … [Read more...]
Deal On: Ex-Chelsea Boss Confirms Interest In Trippier
Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that the club is interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur defender Kieran Trippier. The former Chelsea boss said this during a press conference earlier this weekend as he tries to strengthen his Napoli squad ahead of next season. Carlo Ancelotti was the Chelsea manager for two seasons before he was sacked on the final weekend of the 2010/11 Premier League season. The Italian tactician had earlier led the Blues to the Premier League title during the 2009/10 season. Ancelotti is targeting a … [Read more...]
Unai Emery hits back at Carlo Ancelotti
North London outfit Arsenal boss is reported to have blasted Italian Serie A outfit Napoli boss for taking a swipe at his team after their 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. An own goal and another by Wales international Aaron Ramsey handed the Gunners team an edge ahead of next week’s second leg at Naples in the Europa League quarter-finals clash. Carlo Ancelotti had stated that his players were more physical than the Arsenal players, hinting that the Unai Emery team are not fit enough as they suffered cramps in the game. He stressed … [Read more...]
Emery given the biggest challenge of his life by Ancelotti
Italian Serie A outfit Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti has called out Arsenal boss Unai Emery for what could be described as the biggest challenge of his life ever. The two teams are expected to meet later on Thursday for the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals with both managers seeking to prove a point. However, the Napoli boss has called out Arsenal boss to prove he was the better choice for the job at the North London outfit when they eventually meet later today. Chelsea Keen To Negotiate Asking Price For £70m-rated Star It … [Read more...]
Why I met Arsene Wenger, Ancelotti
Italian Serie A outfit Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti has said that he only held secret talks with former Arsenal boss because of wine and food. He made this claim while reacting to claims that he had held talks with the former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger to become his successor at the Emirates Stadium. It would be recalled that Italian Serie A outfit Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti was linked with the job at the Emirates Stadium after former manager Arsene Wenger was made to leave the club, with claims that he met the French boss to lobby his way … [Read more...]
Why Ancelotti is not thinking of Arsenal
Italian Serie A outfit Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti has made it clear that he is not thinking of the Europa League clash against Arsenal in the quarter-finals because of the need to face AS Roma in the league game. The North London outfit Arsenal have been drawn to face Napoli in the Europa League but he has got the game against AS Roma which to him is important at the moment if they must close in on the 15 points gap behind league giants Juventus. Chelsea Still Lack Cutting Edge - Sarri He admitted that the trip to the North London would … [Read more...]
How Wenger was against the choice of Emery as the successor
It has been revealed that former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger had a different choice as who to succeed him at the Emirates Stadium and it was never Spanish boss Unai Emery. Arsene Wenger was forced to quit the club at the end of last season after spending 22-years in charge. He is no doubt the club’s most successful manager but his last years were not as pleasing as they should be. The French boss could no longer motivate the players and winning trophies became more difficult than they should be while the club missed out of two Champions League … [Read more...]
Revealed, How Carlo Ancelotti lost chance to become Wenger’s successor
It has just been revealed that Italian Serie A outfit Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti was in line to pick the vacant job at Arsenal after former manager Arsene Wenger announced his decision to quit. Carlo Ancelotti had indicated interest in the job but he was not favored before former PSG boss Unai Emery was considered and he grabbed the opportunity. The Napoli boss has noted that he was interested in the job and had made it known to the club but he was turned down despite a recommendation by Italian journalist Ciro Venerato. Why Chelsea … [Read more...]
Napoli boss tells Chelsea to stop chase of Kalidou Koulibaly
Kalidou Koulibaly does not want to leave the club and is not for sale so says Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti who has insisted the Senegalese player is not leaving the Italian giants. News reports before this time had claimed that Koulibaly is holding out for a move away from Italian Serie A giants Napoli after he was racially abused at a recent league game. The center back who used to ply his trade with Genk was subjected to racial taunts from a section of the Inter Milan fans during the 1-0 win over Napoli at the San Siro in the last match … [Read more...]
“Koulibaly is happy with us” — Ancelotti respond to rumors linking him to Old Trafford
Manchester United target Kalidou koulibaly is happy with the Naples and he's not thinking of leaving, that's according to Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti. The former Real Madrid and Chelsea manager has advised the Red Devils to pull out of the race for the defender because he's happy with the Naples. It was reported that koulibaly isn't happy with the way he was treated by some fans in a League fixture late last year. The no-nonsense centre-back was racially abused by some fans in December and that made him leave the pitch, while the game … [Read more...]
Napoli Emerge As Favourites For Liverpool Target
Napoli have emerged as favourites in the chase for highly rated Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele. The status of Italian Serie A giants as frontrunners for the young Frenchman was revealed by his agent Duro Ivanisevic during an interview with Calcio Napoli 24. Ivanisevic stated that his client is likely to move to Napoli as he can improve under manager Carlo Ancelotti before adding that French Ligue 1 giants Lyon have already slapped a €80m (£75m) price tag on him. The latest development on the pursuit of Tanguy Ndombele is a big blow for … [Read more...]
Carlo Ancelotti moving to block transfer for Arsenal target
It has been reported that Italian Serie A outfit Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti is making move to block the exit of Arsenal target Piotr Zielinski ahead of the winter transfer window. Piotr Zielinski has been interesting the North London side for a while and the club are now preparing to make an offer for him when the winter window reopens but that might not happen any more if latest reports are anything to go by. According to the report, the Napoli boss is making efforts to hold talks with the player and hand him a new deal that will have him … [Read more...]
Jurgen Klopp says he wouldn’t fall for Carlo Ancelotti tricks
Coach Jurgen Klopp will be traveling to Italy alongside his boys to play against Napoli tonight but he stressed that he wouldn't fall for Ancelloti tricks. Napoli new coach, Carlo Ancelotti following the departure of the Naples former coach, Sarri Maurizio to Chelsea has been full of praises for Liverpool ahead of the UCL game. Ancelotti termed Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp as one of the best football clubs in Europe and will be difficult to defeat. However, Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp in a recent statement disclosed that he wouldn't fall … [Read more...]
Carlo Ancelotti linked with shock move to Arsenal
According to ESPN, Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti will consider a return to the English Premier League next summer, should the German Bundesliga team trigger a release clause in his three-year deal. Despite being regarded as one of the best tacticians in world football, the former Chelsea boss’ time at the Bundesliga club has been a rough one since replacing Spaniard Pep Guardiola last summer. Though Bayern Munich retained their German Bundesliga title, Carlo Ancelotti’s men’s failure to make it to the DFB Pokal cup final, along with … [Read more...]
Manchester United Target Can Move On Loan Before Transfer Deadline
Manchester United have been alerted to the availability of Bayern Munich star player on loan before the end of summer transfer window, according to reports. The 19-year-old has cut a frustrated figure at the Allianz Arena due to his lack of chances under Carlo Ancelotti, sparking several speculations over his future. Despite the German giants' brilliant form last season, Sanches could only manage just 25 appearances across all competitions and has failed to live to the expectations of his €35million price-tag. However, a host of clubs in … [Read more...]
Boss Makes Champions League Prediction For Liverpool, Chelsea, Man Utd, Tottenham
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti is of the opinion that English clubs will be more competitive in the Champions League this term than they have been in recent years. This year, five premier league clubs will be representing England in the European Elite Competition: Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham and Man City. Despite being widely regarded as the most outstanding league in the globe, English clubs have been performing below average in the Champions League in recent years. Since Chelsea won the trophy back in 2012, no … [Read more...]
Arsenal Wants To Sign This Top German Machine, Gooners Will Be Happy
Arsenal is plotting an audacious move for Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng, according to reports. The Gunners are believed to be keen on adding defensive reinforcements this summer, and as identified the German defender as one of their defensive targets but will have to battle Tottenham Hotspur who are also said to be interested in the defender. Reports in TransferMarketWeb claim that Gunners will have to beat Spurs to Boateng's signature this summer, with strong indications that Mauricio Pochettino wants the top defender. The … [Read more...]
Update: Why Carlo Ancelotti Opens Up On Bayern Munich Move For Chelsea Top Target
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti has claimed he has not spoken with Paris Saint Germain midfielder Marco Verratti over a potential move. Prior reports have it that the Italian boss held talks with the 24-year-old regarding a move to the Allianz area in the summer. According to Le Parsien, Ancelotti wants Verratti to join Bayern and has called him on the phone as he views him as a long-term replacement for Xabi Alonso, whose contract expires this summer. Reports in German outlet, Bild also claim that the German champions will have to shell … [Read more...]
Club Join Race To Sign Chelsea’s Target As Boss Secretly Calls Star
Bayern Munich have intensified their efforts to sign Marco Verrati with reports that Carlo Ancelotti personally calls the Paris Saint Germaine star. The 25-year-old midfielder has been linked with a move out of Paris with Chelsea understood to be one of his possible destinations. Reports in Le Parisien claims that Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti has contacted the Italian on the phone regarding a potential move at the end of the current campaign. Bayern has reportedly made the signing of Veratti as a top target as he is viewed as a … [Read more...]
Manager Breaks Silence On Highly Rated Box-to-box Midfielder’s Move To Chelsea
Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti has debunked reports that Arturo Vidal is moving to Chelsea in the January transfer window. Antonio Conte is believed to be keen on reuniting with Chilean star who was part of the Juventus squad that excelled under the Italian in the Serie A. Conte has helped Chelsea to a comfortable lead on the Premier League table and looks to bring in reinforcements as they push for title in the second half of the season. However, Ancelotti has rubbished linking Vidal to a Stamford Bridge this month. Ancelotti: "Our … [Read more...]