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Kessie goes full circle with Milan in last home game

May 15, 2022

Franck Kessie started his Serie A career with Atalanta and now he’ll face them in his final home game with Milan today.

The 25-year-old Ivorian forward is preparing to play in a Rossoneri shirt at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza for the last time this evening, a must-win match as the team look to take one step closer to their first Scudetto in a decade.

As reported by Tuttosport, Kessie’s time with Milan is drawing to a close and it’s fitting that he’ll face Atalanta in his last home game in San Siro, ending a cycle filled with ups and downs.

It’s been a difficult season for the Ivorian, who fell out with some of the Rossoneri faithful for failing to renew his contract, but ending the season with his first trophy would crown off a memorable spell in the Lombardy capital.

Current indications suggest that the 25-year-old Kessie will join Barcelona on a free transfer in the summer.

Milan

Kessie goes full circle with Milan in last home game

May 15, 2022

Franck Kessie started his Serie A career with Atalanta and now he’ll face them in his final home game with Milan today.

The 25-year-old Ivorian forward is preparing to play in a Rossoneri shirt at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza for the last time this evening, a must-win match as the team look to take one step closer to their first Scudetto in a decade.

As reported by Tuttosport, Kessie’s time with Milan is drawing to a close and it’s fitting that he’ll face Atalanta in his last home game in San Siro, ending a cycle filled with ups and downs.

It’s been a difficult season for the Ivorian, who fell out with some of the Rossoneri faithful for failing to renew his contract, but ending the season with his first trophy would crown off a memorable spell in the Lombardy capital.

Current indications suggest that the 25-year-old Kessie will join Barcelona on a free transfer in the summer.

Milan

Kessie goes full circle with Milan in last home game

May 15, 2022

Franck Kessie started his Serie A career with Atalanta and now he’ll face them in his final home game with Milan today.

The 25-year-old Ivorian forward is preparing to play in a Rossoneri shirt at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza for the last time this evening, a must-win match as the team look to take one step closer to their first Scudetto in a decade.

As reported by Tuttosport, Kessie’s time with Milan is drawing to a close and it’s fitting that he’ll face Atalanta in his last home game in San Siro, ending a cycle filled with ups and downs.

It’s been a difficult season for the Ivorian, who fell out with some of the Rossoneri faithful for failing to renew his contract, but ending the season with his first trophy would crown off a memorable spell in the Lombardy capital.

Current indications suggest that the 25-year-old Kessie will join Barcelona on a free transfer in the summer.

Milan

Milan take first official step to sign Origi

May 15, 2022

Milan have reportedly started the official process of signing Liverpool forward Divock Origi on a free transfer.

The 27-year-old Belgian forward’s contract expires with the Reds next month and it’s been clear for a while now that he’d be leaving on a free, with the Rossoneri leading the race to secure his signature. Origi has scored six goals and provided four assists in 17 appearances across all competitions this season under Jurgen Klopp.

As reported by Calciomercato.com, Milan have officially informed Liverpool of their desire to sign Origi on a free transfer. This isn’t just a courteous gesture as the rules state that the player’s home club must be told about negotiations, even when he’s leaving on a free transfer.

This is a sign that the Rossoneri are working to close out the deal for the Belgian forward, ready to include him in their plans for next season. Origi scored a goal and provided an assist in two Champions League games against Milan earlier this season.

Milan take first official step to sign Origi

May 15, 2022

Milan have reportedly started the official process of signing Liverpool forward Divock Origi on a free transfer.

The 27-year-old Belgian forward’s contract expires with the Reds next month and it’s been clear for a while now that he’d be leaving on a free, with the Rossoneri leading the race to secure his signature. Origi has scored six goals and provided four assists in 17 appearances across all competitions this season under Jurgen Klopp.

As reported by Calciomercato.com, Milan have officially informed Liverpool of their desire to sign Origi on a free transfer. This isn’t just a courteous gesture as the rules state that the player’s home club must be told about negotiations, even when he’s leaving on a free transfer.

This is a sign that the Rossoneri are working to close out the deal for the Belgian forward, ready to include him in their plans for next season. Origi scored a goal and provided an assist in two Champions League games against Milan earlier this season.

Milan take first official step to sign Origi

May 15, 2022

Milan have reportedly started the official process of signing Liverpool forward Divock Origi on a free transfer.

The 27-year-old Belgian forward’s contract expires with the Reds next month and it’s been clear for a while now that he’d be leaving on a free, with the Rossoneri leading the race to secure his signature. Origi has scored six goals and provided four assists in 17 appearances across all competitions this season under Jurgen Klopp.

As reported by Calciomercato.com, Milan have officially informed Liverpool of their desire to sign Origi on a free transfer. This isn’t just a courteous gesture as the rules state that the player’s home club must be told about negotiations, even when he’s leaving on a free transfer.

This is a sign that the Rossoneri are working to close out the deal for the Belgian forward, ready to include him in their plans for next season. Origi scored a goal and provided an assist in two Champions League games against Milan earlier this season.

Nainggolan on Inter’s pressure, Brozovic’s cigarette and Perisic’s future

May 15, 2022

Radja Nainggolan suggested that Milan ‘are inferior to Inter’ despite them sitting two points ahead with two games to go.

The Rossoneri can put the pressure on their intercity rivals this evening if they pick up a home win over Atalanta, who have looked incredibly inconsistent in the second half of this season.

The Nerazzurri will face relegation candidates Cagliari in Sardinia, a match that will surely prove tougher than it seems on paper. A win for Milan and draw or loss for Inter secures the Scudetto for Stefano Pioli’s side today.

Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Nainggolan first discussed tonight’s match between Cagliari and Inter, and who he’d prefer to win.

“I would be happy with the Inter Scudetto, but I would be overjoyed if Cagliari were saved. If, however, I have to choose, I say Rossoblu. The two teams should only blame themselves…

“A lot of mistakes were made in Sardinia and now they are being paid for. Inter threw away a good lead and they have to chase with more pressure.

“After beating Juve, immediately letting Milan pick up the Scudetto would be a double defeat for the club. Fortunately, the Coppa Italia has arrived.”

The Belgian looked at the remaining games for both Milanese clubs as the season draws to a close.

“Inter’s schedule is better, they can score six points. Atalanta are more dangerous for Milan, you don’t know how you’ll catch them, even if they have dropped a little compared to other years.

“In any case, Milan are inferior to Inter and, if they make it, it would be thanks to the coach. I had Pioli at Piacenza, he launched me like he did Tonali, he knows how to make players feel important.”

He commented on the photo showing Marcelo Brozovic smoking a cigarette.

“Definitely, he fires you up. Did you see the nice photo of Brozo smoking the other night? Had I taken it, I would have been slaughtered, but that’s just hypocrisy. What’s wrong with having a cigarette in company if you’re running on the pitch? It makes a triumph even more beautiful.”

Nainggolan then gave his thoughts on Ivan Perisic, who scored a brace in the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday.

“Perisic! In these two years at full-back he has become an embarrassing, unbelievable player. Inter had to renew Brozo and him at all costs and as soon as possible, with the former they did, with the latter they didn’t and I can’t explain it.

“Now if he leaves, maybe even for Juve, it would be the club’s problem and certainly not Ivan’s, he’s a professional until the end.”

He touched on the mindset of Nicolo Barella ahead of Cagliari’s desperate bid to avoid relegation.

“I don’t know what I would do in his place, maybe I wouldn’t have played it because it’s easier….

“I know Nicolò, I know how much he loves Cagliari, but he has to do his job, look for the Scudetto. That’s right. For sure, it won’t be easy, it’ll be in his head.”

Finally, Nainggolan discussed if he could’ve been there to help the team avoid relegation.

“Well, they decided that. I was looking forward to staying, but if you change the plan at the last minute, then bye-bye. It burns me because I was true to my word, but now I want them to be saved.”

Nainggolan on Inter’s pressure, Brozovic’s cigarette and Perisic’s future

May 15, 2022

Radja Nainggolan suggested that Milan ‘are inferior to Inter’ despite them sitting two points ahead with two games to go.

The Rossoneri can put the pressure on their intercity rivals this evening if they pick up a home win over Atalanta, who have looked incredibly inconsistent in the second half of this season.

The Nerazzurri will face relegation candidates Cagliari in Sardinia, a match that will surely prove tougher than it seems on paper. A win for Milan and draw or loss for Inter secures the Scudetto for Stefano Pioli’s side today.

Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Nainggolan first discussed tonight’s match between Cagliari and Inter, and who he’d prefer to win.

“I would be happy with the Inter Scudetto, but I would be overjoyed if Cagliari were saved. If, however, I have to choose, I say Rossoblu. The two teams should only blame themselves…

“A lot of mistakes were made in Sardinia and now they are being paid for. Inter threw away a good lead and they have to chase with more pressure.

“After beating Juve, immediately letting Milan pick up the Scudetto would be a double defeat for the club. Fortunately, the Coppa Italia has arrived.”

The Belgian looked at the remaining games for both Milanese clubs as the season draws to a close.

“Inter’s schedule is better, they can score six points. Atalanta are more dangerous for Milan, you don’t know how you’ll catch them, even if they have dropped a little compared to other years.

“In any case, Milan are inferior to Inter and, if they make it, it would be thanks to the coach. I had Pioli at Piacenza, he launched me like he did Tonali, he knows how to make players feel important.”

He commented on the photo showing Marcelo Brozovic smoking a cigarette.

“Definitely, he fires you up. Did you see the nice photo of Brozo smoking the other night? Had I taken it, I would have been slaughtered, but that’s just hypocrisy. What’s wrong with having a cigarette in company if you’re running on the pitch? It makes a triumph even more beautiful.”

Nainggolan then gave his thoughts on Ivan Perisic, who scored a brace in the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday.

“Perisic! In these two years at full-back he has become an embarrassing, unbelievable player. Inter had to renew Brozo and him at all costs and as soon as possible, with the former they did, with the latter they didn’t and I can’t explain it.

“Now if he leaves, maybe even for Juve, it would be the club’s problem and certainly not Ivan’s, he’s a professional until the end.”

He touched on the mindset of Nicolo Barella ahead of Cagliari’s desperate bid to avoid relegation.

“I don’t know what I would do in his place, maybe I wouldn’t have played it because it’s easier….

“I know Nicolò, I know how much he loves Cagliari, but he has to do his job, look for the Scudetto. That’s right. For sure, it won’t be easy, it’ll be in his head.”

Finally, Nainggolan discussed if he could’ve been there to help the team avoid relegation.

“Well, they decided that. I was looking forward to staying, but if you change the plan at the last minute, then bye-bye. It burns me because I was true to my word, but now I want them to be saved.”

Nainggolan on Inter’s pressure, Brozovic’s cigarette and Perisic’s future

May 15, 2022

Radja Nainggolan suggested that Milan ‘are inferior to Inter’ despite them sitting two points ahead with two games to go.

The Rossoneri can put the pressure on their intercity rivals this evening if they pick up a home win over Atalanta, who have looked incredibly inconsistent in the second half of this season.

The Nerazzurri will face relegation candidates Cagliari in Sardinia, a match that will surely prove tougher than it seems on paper. A win for Milan and draw or loss for Inter secures the Scudetto for Stefano Pioli’s side today.

Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Nainggolan first discussed tonight’s match between Cagliari and Inter, and who he’d prefer to win.

“I would be happy with the Inter Scudetto, but I would be overjoyed if Cagliari were saved. If, however, I have to choose, I say Rossoblu. The two teams should only blame themselves…

“A lot of mistakes were made in Sardinia and now they are being paid for. Inter threw away a good lead and they have to chase with more pressure.

“After beating Juve, immediately letting Milan pick up the Scudetto would be a double defeat for the club. Fortunately, the Coppa Italia has arrived.”

The Belgian looked at the remaining games for both Milanese clubs as the season draws to a close.

“Inter’s schedule is better, they can score six points. Atalanta are more dangerous for Milan, you don’t know how you’ll catch them, even if they have dropped a little compared to other years.

“In any case, Milan are inferior to Inter and, if they make it, it would be thanks to the coach. I had Pioli at Piacenza, he launched me like he did Tonali, he knows how to make players feel important.”

He commented on the photo showing Marcelo Brozovic smoking a cigarette.

“Definitely, he fires you up. Did you see the nice photo of Brozo smoking the other night? Had I taken it, I would have been slaughtered, but that’s just hypocrisy. What’s wrong with having a cigarette in company if you’re running on the pitch? It makes a triumph even more beautiful.”

Nainggolan then gave his thoughts on Ivan Perisic, who scored a brace in the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday.

“Perisic! In these two years at full-back he has become an embarrassing, unbelievable player. Inter had to renew Brozo and him at all costs and as soon as possible, with the former they did, with the latter they didn’t and I can’t explain it.

“Now if he leaves, maybe even for Juve, it would be the club’s problem and certainly not Ivan’s, he’s a professional until the end.”

He touched on the mindset of Nicolo Barella ahead of Cagliari’s desperate bid to avoid relegation.

“I don’t know what I would do in his place, maybe I wouldn’t have played it because it’s easier….

“I know Nicolò, I know how much he loves Cagliari, but he has to do his job, look for the Scudetto. That’s right. For sure, it won’t be easy, it’ll be in his head.”

Finally, Nainggolan discussed if he could’ve been there to help the team avoid relegation.

“Well, they decided that. I was looking forward to staying, but if you change the plan at the last minute, then bye-bye. It burns me because I was true to my word, but now I want them to be saved.”

Juve identify Gabriel and Milenkovic as possible Chiellini replacements

May 15, 2022

Juventus are looking to strengthen their backline this summer and two players in particular have caught their eye: Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic and Arsenal’s Gabriel.

The Old Lady are preparing for the emotional departure of veteran centre back Giorgio Chiellini, who is leaving Turin after 17 years of service this summer. Massimiliano Allegri will therefore need a new defender to try and fill the void left behind, and the club’s search is starting to heat up.

As reported by Tuttosport, Milenkovic and Gabriel are currently two players that Juventus are seriously considering ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. The former’s contract expires with Fiorentina next season and he could be signed in a fairly affordable deal.

The latter has not had a hugely convincing campaign in North London and could leave on a loan deal, especially if William Saliba returns to Arsenal from a loan spell with Olympique Marseille.

Juventus have time to prepare ahead of the summer and they understand the importance of signing a top replacement, but it won’t be easy for them to forget Chiellini anytime soon.