1. Napoli announced their contract with Gattuso
The famous football team from Naples has acquired a new head coach. The Napoli press service reported that the team signed a contract with Gennaro Gattuso, who soon will take this vacant appointment. The information on the terms of the agreement between the parties has not been disclosed yet.
Earlier various mass media reported that the 41-year-old coach signed a 1.5-year contract with an option to prolong it for another year. However, this option will be relevant only if, at the end of the current season, Napoli under his command qualifies for the Champions League in the next season.
Note, Gattuso has been unemployed since May 28, when he left Milan at his own request.
2. Manchester City Aiming at Pedro (Club Atlético Lanús, Argentina)
A promising Argentinean may very soon join the squad of the current champion of England. According to media, the Manchester City is negotiating with Atlético Lanús football club regarding the winter transfer of winger Pedro de la Vega to the Etihad Stadium. According to the source, the British are willing to spend 12,000,000 euros on this transfer.
Vega is a developing star, who began his career at Atlético Lanús football Academy. In September 2018, he debuted in the Argentine Primera División. Since January 2019, the attacking midfielder has been representing their academy team. There he played in 15 matches and made 2 assists. During the current football season, Pedro played 11 matches and scored 2 goals. Experts of the Transfermarkt portal estimate that Manchester city will have to pay for this transfer somewhere near 10 million euros.
3. Everton begins negotiations with Ancelotti
According to Sky Sports. following the London Arsenal, Everton also is very interested in Carlo Ancelotti's services. Recently Carlo Ancelotti was fired from Napoli after relatively bad results that his ex-team has been demonstrating under his command. Now, this Italian specialist has more and more chances to return to the championship of England.
Everton wants to negotiate with a 60-year-old coach. Recently Arsenal FC fired Unai Emery after his terrible results both in the Premier League and Europa League.
It is noted that in case of their unsuccessful outcome, the club intends to turn to its former manager David Moyes. Who has already have been coaching Everton from 2002 to 2013.
4. PSG is ready to sell Neymar for 180 million
Are you searching for the best anniversary gifts for her? Tell your girlfriend that Neymar is open for transfer now. The 27-year-old striker may leave the Parc de Prens after the completion of the current League 1, informs Marca.
Next summer, the management of Paris Saint-Germain will be ready to consider the option of selling Neymar, but only on certain conditions. For example, the buyer must pay a minimum of 180 million euros for the Brazilian player. Previously, the owners of the PSG said that they wanted 300 million for this transfer.
Note, in the past transfer window, Neymar tried to return to Barcelona, but in the end, he had to continue his career in Paris.
In eight games, the Brazilian star managed to score six goals and made one assist.
5. Finally, all 16 participants of the 1/8 Champions League have been named
The last club to qualify for the Champions League 1/8 Finals was Madrid Atletico, who beat Moscow Lokomotiv at home stadium.
Thus, all 16 participants of the first round of the playoffs were determined. The draw for the Champions League1/8 Finals will be held on December 16, Monday.
Note that the composition of the baskets during the draw has become known:
Seeded: PSG, Manchester City, Juventus, Bavaria, Liverpool, Barcelona, RB Leipzig, and Valencia.
Unseeded: Real Madrid, Tottenham, Atalanta, Napoli, Atlético, Borussia Dortmund, Lyon, and Chelsea.
Note, in the first round of the playoffs, teams from the same association, as well as members of the same group, cannot meet each other.
