MILAN, ECCO I COLPI CHE VUOLE CARDINALE. NAPOLI, LA RIVINCITA DI MANNA E LA PRIMA SCELTA PER GENNAIO

Match and Team Updates

• Napoli: Napoli had 14 points from nine league matches. The speaker saw signs of improvement in its 4-3-3 formation, with Kevin De Bruyne directing play from midfield. Napoli drew 3–3 with Roma, then won convincingly at Monza. Its next major test was scheduled for Sunday evening against Juventus; no exact kickoff time was given.
• Fiorentina 2–2 Atalanta: The teams shared the points in a match the speaker described as marked by poor defending. Charles De Ketelaere, who had not scored in the league since January, provided the assist for Zalewski’s 2–2 equalizer. The result did little to change either team’s outlook: Fiorentina remained near the bottom with five points, while Atalanta had 11 from nine matches.
• Frosinone: The speaker praised the team’s attacking football and youth development. Raimondo scored again, bringing his total to eight goals and drawing level with Varela among the leading scorers. Giacomo Calò stood out for his passing, while goalkeeper Palmisani made several good saves. The opponent, score and timing of the match were not specified.

Transfer and Club News

Napoli

Napoli are considering a contract renewal for defender Rafa Marin, whose current deal runs to 2029. The club reportedly want to keep him after he earned a regular place and impressed in recent matches, including by scoring against Monza. Real Madrid retain a buy-back option worth €35 million for summer 2027.

Napoli are also interested in Gustavo Varela of Monza as a leading target for the January window. Whether he moves immediately or stays at Monza until the end of the season could depend on squad departures and Monza’s league position.

Milan

The speaker discussed reports that owner Jerry Cardinale is prepared to strengthen the squad, potentially with two or three January signings: a defender, a winger and a defensive midfielder. The speaker argued that such investment would suggest Milan still need to improve before being considered genuine title contenders.

Presenter and Sources

Presenter: Nico Schira

The speaker cited reporting by Andrea Ramazzotti and Andrea Sereni in La Gazzetta dello Sport and la Repubblica.