Atalanta forward Charles De Ketelaere has revealed that he held preliminary discussions with Paris Saint-Germain during the summer transfer window. The Ligue 1 champions ultimately prioritised a swoop for Ferran Torres from Barcelona, with the Italian outfit also standing firm on an exorbitant valuation that deterred several interested suitors.
Juventus released a stern statement condemning sections of their support who disrupted a minute of silence honouring Italian football icon Sandro Mazzola ahead of Sunday's 2-0 win over Atalanta. The pre-match tribute was marred when fans in the Curva Sud turned away and chanted, prompting swift rebukes from both the club and opposing manager Maurizio Sarri.
Maurizio Sarri has launched a sensational attack on the use of VAR in Serie A, suggesting the technology should be scrapped entirely following a controversial afternoon in Turin. The Atalanta boss was left fuming after his side were denied a penalty during their 2-0 defeat to Juventus, marking a third consecutive loss for the Bergamo outfit.
Juventus produced a tactical masterclass to defeat Atalanta 2-0 at the Allianz Stadium. Goals from Francisco Conceicao and Gleison Bremer ensured the three points stayed in Turin.
Maurizio Sarri has opened up on his difficult memories of managing Juventus as he prepares to face his former club with Atalanta. The veteran coach also revealed that Chelsea provided the only positive start of his career as he asks for patience to implement his new tactical system.
Jonathan Rowe has outlined his burning ambition to earn a coveted call-up to the England squad following his blockbuster transfer to Atalanta. The winger insists that representing his country has been a lifelong aspiration, and he firmly believes that starring in Serie A and European competition for his new club will provide the perfect platform to finally achieve it.
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