1 month ago
After failing to recruit Franjo Ivanovic, Lazio are expected to swiftly shift their focus to another striker, as Santiago Gimenez and two other Serie A attackers could re-emerge on the scene.
Earlier this week, it was revealed that the Biancocelesti struck an agreement with Benfica, who agreed to loan them Ivanovic with an option to buy. But on Saturday, reliable sources confirmed that the 22-year-old Croatian has instead chosen RC Lens, who will play in the Champions League this season.
According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, Lazio now have three main names on their attacking shortlist: Gimenez, Andrea Pinamonti, and Roberto Piccoli. Sky Sport Italia journalist Manuele Baiocchini (via Gianlucadimarzio.com) is reporting the exact same names.
Piccoli is a 25-year-old striker who joined Fiorentina last year, but is considered available on the market, as the Viola only deem him a backup for Moise Kean. The Atalanta youth product made 32 appearances in Serie A last season, scoring four league goals. The sources reveal that he's also a target for Bologna.
At the age of 27, Pinamonti might be eager to leave Sassuolo, as he's been playing his football at the Mapei Stadium since 2022. The Inter Milan youth product is running on an expiring contract, so Lazio could seize the opportunity to buy him at a cut price. The Italian was considered the main alternative to Ivanovic, so there could be important developments on this front in the coming weeks.
#italian #piccoli #league
Earlier this week, it was revealed that the Biancocelesti struck an agreement with Benfica, who agreed to loan them Ivanovic with an option to buy. But on Saturday, reliable sources confirmed that the 22-year-old Croatian has instead chosen RC Lens, who will play in the Champions League this season.
According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, Lazio now have three main names on their attacking shortlist: Gimenez, Andrea Pinamonti, and Roberto Piccoli. Sky Sport Italia journalist Manuele Baiocchini (via Gianlucadimarzio.com) is reporting the exact same names.
Piccoli is a 25-year-old striker who joined Fiorentina last year, but is considered available on the market, as the Viola only deem him a backup for Moise Kean. The Atalanta youth product made 32 appearances in Serie A last season, scoring four league goals. The sources reveal that he's also a target for Bologna.
At the age of 27, Pinamonti might be eager to leave Sassuolo, as he's been playing his football at the Mapei Stadium since 2022. The Inter Milan youth product is running on an expiring contract, so Lazio could seize the opportunity to buy him at a cut price. The Italian was considered the main alternative to Ivanovic, so there could be important developments on this front in the coming weeks.
#italian #piccoli #league
2 months ago
Fiorentina are reportedly ready to push Parma for €30m-rated striker Mateo Pellegrino, who is seen as the replacement for Roberto Piccoli, after Juventus backed away.
The Argentine centre-forward has been repeatedly linked with an exit from the Stadio Tardini this summer and his most likely destination was Juve.
VERONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: Mateo Pellegrino of Parma celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A match between ******* as Verona FC and Parma Calcio 1913 at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 23, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
However, after they secured Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain and Bayer Leverkusen talent Kerim Alajbegovic, the funds and ******* e have dried up.
Unless Jonathan David can be moved on, then they are currently not in a position to swoop.
#parma #verona #mateo #stadio
The Argentine centre-forward has been repeatedly linked with an exit from the Stadio Tardini this summer and his most likely destination was Juve.
VERONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: Mateo Pellegrino of Parma celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A match between ******* as Verona FC and Parma Calcio 1913 at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 23, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
However, after they secured Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain and Bayer Leverkusen talent Kerim Alajbegovic, the funds and ******* e have dried up.
Unless Jonathan David can be moved on, then they are currently not in a position to swoop.
#parma #verona #mateo #stadio
2 months ago
Head coach Jose Mourinho said he liked "everything" from a Real Madrid outfit with "three faces" following Saturday's 2-2 friendly draw with Fiorentina.
Head coach Jose Mourinho said he liked "everything" from a Real Madrid outfit with "three faces" following Saturday's 2-2 friendly draw with Fiorentina.
Los Blancos took the lead through Endrick after just 12 minutes in the Wortersee Stadion in Klagenfurt, ahead of Alexis Ciria doubling the lead on 24.
With goals from Roberto Piccoli and Moise Kean on either side of the half time whistle, however, the Italians got away with a draw from a Madrid side that lacked a number of its World Cup stars.
Reacting afterwards, Mourinho, who rejoined the Spanish giants for a second time ahead of the FIFA tournament, was happy with what he saw.
#head
Head coach Jose Mourinho said he liked "everything" from a Real Madrid outfit with "three faces" following Saturday's 2-2 friendly draw with Fiorentina.
Los Blancos took the lead through Endrick after just 12 minutes in the Wortersee Stadion in Klagenfurt, ahead of Alexis Ciria doubling the lead on 24.
With goals from Roberto Piccoli and Moise Kean on either side of the half time whistle, however, the Italians got away with a draw from a Madrid side that lacked a number of its World Cup stars.
Reacting afterwards, Mourinho, who rejoined the Spanish giants for a second time ahead of the FIFA tournament, was happy with what he saw.
#head
2 months ago
Fiorentina came back from 2-0 down for a thrilling 2-2 draw with Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid, as Roberto Piccoli and Moise Kean replied to Endrick, with Denzel Dumfries starting.
The Viola have transformed more than any other team in Serie A this season, as last term they barely managed to escape the relegation zone.
New coach Fabio Grosso set them out in a 4-3-1-2 formation with four new signings in the starting XI against the Merengues, playing on neutral turf at the Worthersee Stadion in Klagenfurt.
KLAGENFURT, AUSTRIA – AUGUST 01: Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of Real Madrid, speaks with Trent Alexander-Arnold of Real Madrid during the pre-season friendly match between Real Madrid and Fiorentina at Woerthersee Stadion on August 01, 2026 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Christian Bruna/Getty Images)
It took just 12 minutes for Real Madrid to break the deadlock when Carreras burst down the left and rolled across for Endrick to take a touch, get away from Luca Ranieri, and beat David De Gea.
#stadion
The Viola have transformed more than any other team in Serie A this season, as last term they barely managed to escape the relegation zone.
New coach Fabio Grosso set them out in a 4-3-1-2 formation with four new signings in the starting XI against the Merengues, playing on neutral turf at the Worthersee Stadion in Klagenfurt.
KLAGENFURT, AUSTRIA – AUGUST 01: Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of Real Madrid, speaks with Trent Alexander-Arnold of Real Madrid during the pre-season friendly match between Real Madrid and Fiorentina at Woerthersee Stadion on August 01, 2026 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Christian Bruna/Getty Images)
It took just 12 minutes for Real Madrid to break the deadlock when Carreras burst down the left and rolled across for Endrick to take a touch, get away from Luca Ranieri, and beat David De Gea.
#stadion
2 months ago
Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso believes AC Milan striker Santiago Gimenez would be the ideal profile to lead the line.
The Aquile's woeful attack was the team's Achilles heel last season, with Maurizio Sarri's men only scoring 41 goals in 38 Serie A rounds, and no player surpassing the five-goal threshold. Therefore, Gattuso realizes that reinforcement is desperately required at Formello.
Over the past few weeks, Lazio have been linked with several centre-forwards, mainly Fiorentina's Roberto Piccoli, Sassuolo's Andrea Pinamonti, and Fluminense's John Kennedy. However, Angelo Fabiani and co. haven't been able to close any deals thus far.
According to Il Messaggero (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Gattuso is still dreaming about signing Gimenez, whom he considers the perfect candidate for the role, despite his struggles at Milan.
The 25-year-old is a Cruz Azul youth product who established himself as one of the deadliest strikers in the Netherlands during his time at Feyenoord, scoring 65 goals in 105 appearances. His exploits in Rotterdam earned him a €3 million transfer to Milan in February 2025, but he has only contributed with seven goals and six ****** ists in his first 18 months at San Siro.
#gattuso #gimenez
The Aquile's woeful attack was the team's Achilles heel last season, with Maurizio Sarri's men only scoring 41 goals in 38 Serie A rounds, and no player surpassing the five-goal threshold. Therefore, Gattuso realizes that reinforcement is desperately required at Formello.
Over the past few weeks, Lazio have been linked with several centre-forwards, mainly Fiorentina's Roberto Piccoli, Sassuolo's Andrea Pinamonti, and Fluminense's John Kennedy. However, Angelo Fabiani and co. haven't been able to close any deals thus far.
According to Il Messaggero (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Gattuso is still dreaming about signing Gimenez, whom he considers the perfect candidate for the role, despite his struggles at Milan.
The 25-year-old is a Cruz Azul youth product who established himself as one of the deadliest strikers in the Netherlands during his time at Feyenoord, scoring 65 goals in 105 appearances. His exploits in Rotterdam earned him a €3 million transfer to Milan in February 2025, but he has only contributed with seven goals and six ****** ists in his first 18 months at San Siro.
#gattuso #gimenez
