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Napoli star Kevin De Bruyne feels the Partenopei can ‘still grow’ and accepts Rudi Garcia’s decision to hand the Belgium captain armband to Youri Tielemans: ‘It’s a long-term choice.’ De Bruyne spoke to the media after Belgium’s 6-0 away win at Liechtenstein on Thursday.

Lorenzo Pellegrini News / Football Italia / September 3

Report Pellegrini rejected Trabzonspor offer after Roma contract news

Lorenzo Pellegrini was told he will not have his Roma contract renewed, but he reportedly rejected a move to Turkish team Trabzonspor. The midfielder already saw himself stripped of the captaincy at the Stadio Olimpico, and pushed down the pecking order to the bench by new coach Gian Piero Gasperini.

Jamie Vardy News / Football Italia / September 1

Legendary Vardy joins Cremonese as free agent

Jamie Vardy has officially completed his move to Serie A side Cremonese, arriving as a free agent after 13 years at Leicester City. The England international was mobbed by fans at the airport in Milan on Sunday night, had his medical tests in the city, then made the short journey to Cremona on Monday evening.

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Jamie Vardy News / Football Italia / August 31

Done deal: Cremonese have Jamie Vardy agreement with option to extend

Newly-promoted Serie A outfit Cremonese now have a full agreement in place to sign former Leicester City star and ex-England international Jamie Vardy

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 30

Cremonese close in on deals for Jamie Vardy and Brighton winger Sarmiento

Cremonese, after a strong start to the season in which the newly-promoted side have won their first two games, are still making moves to strengthen their squad in the closing days of the transfer window, with reports from Italy claiming that the club are closing in on deals for Jamie Vardy and Brighton winger Jeremy Sarmiento.

Cristian Chivu News / Football Italia / August 30

Chivu insists on ‘mentality’ as Inter prepare for Udinese test

Inter head coach Cristian Chivu has underlined the importance of attitude and consistency as his side prepare to face Udinese, making clear that the foundations

Christian Pulisic News / Football Italia / August 29

Why Pulisic was left out of Milan starting line-up vs. Lecce

Christian Pulisic is only on the AC Milan bench for this evening’s trip to Lecce, as the USMNT star is struggling with a fitness issue. Their Serie A match against Lecce kicks off at the Stadio Via del Mare at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 29

Possible Frattesi reunion with Tonali at Newcastle as agent already pushed for Inter exit

Davide Frattesi and Sandro Tonali share the same agent, Beppe Riso, who already pushed for the Inter midfielder’s exit in the January transfer window. Sky Sport Italia has reported that Newcastle have resumed talks with Inter for Frattesi, suggesting that the Nerazzurri may be open to discussing a deal.

Davide Frattesi News / Football Italia / August 29

Inter open door for Frattesi’s Newcastle move but clarify transfer conditions

Sky Sport Italia reports that Newcastle have enquired about Davide Frattesi, with Inter open to discussing a move, but only for at least €40m and as long as the deal is completed quickly.

Jamie Vardy News / Football Italia / August 28

Cremonese head coach gives opinion on Vardy: ‘Great quality’

Cremonese head coach David Nicola believes that Jamie Vardy is ‘a player who has shown great quality’, but refused to provide any updates on a potential

Mehdi Taremi News / Football Italia / August 27

Olympiacos new favourites for Taremi, as Inter seek buyer for veteran

Inter are still trying to find a new club for Mehdi Taremi, and Olympiacos are reportedly now the favourites ahead of Panathinaikos and PSV Eindhoven. The Iran international is not part of their plans for this season under new coach Cristian Chivu, and he has been training separately from the rest of the squad.

Nemanja Matic News / ESPN / August 26

Ex-United vet Matic signs for promoted Sassuolo

Veteran Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matic signed a one-year contract with promoted Serie A club Sassuolo on Tuesday.

Max Allegri News / Football Italia / August 26

Conte believes in return of Serie A ‘Big 3’ and comments on battle with Allegri

Antonio Conte says he believes that the 2025-26 Serie A season will bring the return of the division’s ‘big three’ – Juventus, Inter and Milan – but claims

De Bruyne: ‘Conte different from Guardiola. If you don’t want work for the team you’re out’

During his interview with Corriere della Sera, Kevin De Bruyne admitted that Antonio Conte is ‘different’ from Pep Guardiola: ‘He demands a lot from the group, and if you don’t work for the team, you are out.’ De Bruyne praised his new coach Conte in his latest interview with Corriere della Sera.

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De Bruyne reveals he involved his kids in decision to join Napoli

Kevin De Bruyne reveals he involved his kids in the decision to join Napoli after the end of his contract with Manchester City: ‘It’s an important stage of their growth.’ Napoli star De Bruyne reveals he asked for his kids’ opinion about a move to Napoli this summer.

Sacchi: New signings not enough for Milan, Conte can ‘rest easy’ with McTominay and De Bruyne

Arrigo Sacchi insists new signings won’t be enough for Milan after ‘last season’s disaster but feels Antonio Conte can ‘rest easy’ with Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne.

McTominay, De Bruyne and Napoli stars react to 2025-26 debut win

Napoli stars reacted on social media to their latest 2-0 win over Sassuolo, inspired by Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne’s goals. Napoli had the perfect start to the Serie A season on Saturday, beating Sassuolo 2-0 away with goals from McTominay and De Bruyne.