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Folorunsho Moves to Hellas Verona on Loan

17

Aug

SSC Napoli

Folorunsho Moves to Hellas Verona on Loan

On Wednesday, Hellas Verona confirmed they have secured the sporting services of Napoli-owned player Michael Folorunsho for the 2023/2024 Serie A campaign. "Hellas Verona FC announces the acquisition - on loan until 06/30/2024 - of midfielder Michael Folorunsho. Born on the 7th of February, 1998, in Rome, Folorunsho began his footballing career at Savio, prior to joining the youth system of Lazio in 2014. After three years, the midfielder joined Virtus Francavilla in Serie C. With the Apulian side, Folorunsho played for two seasons and also made his professional debut on the 30th of July, 2017, in a Coppa Italia…

17

Aug

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Primavera

Obaretin Moves to Trento on Dry Loan

On Wednesday, Serie C club AC Trento confirmed they have secured the sporting services of former Napoli Primavera player Nosa Obaretin on a dry loan. "AC Trento 1921 Srl announces that it has acquired on a temporary basis ("dry" loan until 30 June 2024 ) from SSC Napoli the rights to the sports performances of the Nosa Edward Obaretin. Born in Forlì on January 26, 2003, Obaretin grew up in the Milan youth team, a club with which he made 22 appearances in the 2020-2021 season between Primavera 1 and the Coppa Primavera. The following season, again with the Rossonera…

16

Aug

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Contracts Are to be Respected

“Out of respect for the club, I told De Laurentiis straightaway that I needed to take a year off,” said Luciano Spalletti at the MCL Inside the Sport Awards in May. “I’m a bit tired and want to spend time with my daughter Matilde.” With one round remaining in the 2022/23 Serie A campaign, the then-Napoli coach confirmed Azzurri fans’ biggest fear: the man who led their club to its first Scudetto in 33 years would not be staying for a third season.Rumours about Spalletti’s future with the Partenopei started swirling two weeks prior. According to Italian media, the Tuscan…

Napoli Femminile Sign Defender Tecla Pettenuzzo

14

Aug

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Femminile

Napoli Femminile Sign Defender Tecla Pettenuzzo

On Sunday, Napoli Femminile announced the signing of defender Tecla Pettenuzzo. "Napoli Femminile announces that it has secured Tecla Pettenuzzo's sports performance until the 30th of June, 2025 (with an option for another season). Pettenuzzo, born in Vicenza on the 30th of November, 1999, is a defender who comes from Sampdoria - a formation with which she played 21 games last year, even scoring one goal. She's also made 41 appearances with Roma (who held the card), 22 with Sassuolo (a goal to her credit) and 17 with Brescia always in the top flight."

Napoli Femminile Sign Midfielder Gina Chmielinski

14

Aug

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Femminile

Napoli Femminile Sign Midfielder Gina Chmielinski

On Sunday, Napoli Femminile announced the signing of midfielder Gina Chmielinski. "Napoli Femminile announces that it has secured the sports performance of Gina Maria Chmielinski starting from the 2023/2024 season. Chmielinski, born in Ludwigsfelde on the 7th of June, 2000, is a German midfielder who last year played for Rosengard in Sweden (21 appearances and one goal) after having played for Turbine Potsdam for six years (105 games and 12 goals)."

Napoli Extend Mario Rui Contract to 2026

14

Aug

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli Extend Mario Rui Contract to 2026

On Monday, SSC Napoli announced the extension of Mario Rui’s contract until 2028. "SSC Napoli announces that it has extended the contract for the sports performance of the footballer Mario Rui Silva Duarte until 30 June 2026. Mario Rui is entering his seventh season with Napoli after joining the Azzurri on loan from Roma in 2017. In his six seasons with the club, the Portuguese left back has made 199 appearances across all competitions.

Napoli Femminile Announce New Coaching Staff

13

Aug

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Femminile

Napoli Femminile Announce New Coaching Staff

On the 6th of August, Napoli Femminile announced the coaching staff that will lead the Partenopee in their return to the top flight. “ Napoli Female announces the technical staff who will accompany Biagio Seno at the helm of the first team in the 2023/2024 season. 🔵 Biagio Seno - Technical Area Manager / First Team Manager 🔵 Andrea Marigliano - Assistant coach 🔵 Paolino Baldari - Technical collaborator 🔵 Pasquale Perna - Athletic Trainer 🔵 Michele Adriano Gristina - Fitness coach 🔵 Andrea Cerboneschi - Goalkeeper Coach 🔵 Sossio Novelletti - Physiotherapist”

Napoli Femminile Sign a Pair of Goalkeepers

12

Aug

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Femminile

Napoli Femminile Sign a Pair of Goalkeepers

Napoli Femminile have signed two new goalkeepers. On Monday the Partenopee announced the signing of ex-Empoli goalkeeper Francesca Fabiano. “Napoli Female announces that it has secured Francesca Fabiano's sports performance starting from the 2023/2024 season. Fabiano, born in Genoa on 15 April 2003, made her Serie A debut with Empoli and made two appearances in the top flight last year with Sampdoria. In 2021/2022 she gained experience in B in Sassari with Torres.” On Saturday, the club announced the signing of Croatian goalkeeper Doris Bačić. “Napoli Female announces that it has secured Doris Bačić's sports performances starting from the 2023/2024…

Napoli Close Preseason with a Victory – Three Takeaways

12

Aug

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli Close Preseason with a Victory – Three Takeaways

Napoli’s top preseason goalscorers, Victor Osimhen and Giovanni Simeone, found the back of the goal again as Napoli cruised past Apollon Limassol. Forza Napoli Press presents three takeaways from the 2-0 victory.Make Space for JackRudi Garcia continued to experiment with Giacomo Raspadori, searching for ways to get the forward into the starting XI. Raspadori, who was the only Napoli player to feature for the entire 90 minutes, started the match on the right wing. Consistent with Garcia’s tactical approach to wing play, the Italian international often drifted into the middle of the park to play as a “false ten” behind…

Money Isn’t Everything – Osimhen and Zielinski Negotiating to Remain at Napoli

12

Aug

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Money Isn’t Everything – Osimhen and Zielinski Negotiating to Remain at Napoli

Victor Osimhen and Piotr Zielinski returned to the starting XI on Friday after sitting out the friendly against Augsburg. Osimhen didn’t play against the Germans for precautionary reasons, with a mega-offer looming from Saudi club Al Hilal. Meanwhile, Piotr Zielinski appeared to be on the verge of joining Al Ahli. However, according to Italian media, both players have rejected their respective Saudi offers. Osimhen is reportedly close to extendng his contract with Napoli until 2027, on terms that would satisfy both parties. The reigning Capocannoniere is expected to earn a pay increase to €10 million net per season, which pale in…