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MILAN, LIVERPOOL PREPARES THE JOLLY CHIESA. WHO CAN ‘REDEEM’ HIS FATHER ENRICO IN ANFIELD. GUDMUNDSSON, SENTENCE IN 4 WEEKS. TODAY HE WILL HAVE THE FINISHING TRAINING WITH FIORENTINA. RABIOT, MOTHER VERONIQUE ANSWERS TO MOTTA: “RETURNING TO JUVE IS AN OPTION NEVER CONSIDERED”
Focus on the championship, but a thought for the debut in the Champions League is inevitable. Milan cannot afford distractions, in view of tonight’s match scheduled at San Siro against Venezia. Having gained 2 points in the first 3 days of the championship, Fonseca’s Rossoneri absolutely must reverse the trend as soon as possible. However, the debut in the new Champions League looms, against a top-ranking opponent in the form of Liverpool. The Reds led by Slot will arrive at San Siro eager to continue their excellent start to the season and, among their ranks, one of the most anticipated men is undoubtedly Federico Chiesa.
The attacking winger arrived from Juventus in the final days of the summer transfer window and, not having been called up to the national team, he took advantage of the break to get back into shape. He could start from the bench against Milan, but in the meantime his debut with the new shirt could arrive today: at Anfield, in the Premier match against Nottingham Forest.
Liverpool Stadium is not a trivial one for the Chiesa family. As Corriere dello Sport recalls, it was here on June 14, 1996 that father Enrico scored a goal that did not prevent Italy from losing to the Czech Republic. A defeat followed by the Azzurri’s elimination in the European Championship group stage. Federico may therefore have one more reason to do well, in the event that he is called upon today by Slot to make his debut and also get some minutes in his legs in view of the Champions League.
Yesterday, Albert Gudmundsson returned to Florence after being in Iceland for the trial related to the accusations of sexual harassment. The facts date back to the summer of 2023 and, as reported by Repubblica-Firenze, the sentence is expected in four weeks and the parties will have until early November to request an appeal. In the meantime, the Icelander met with the team group and today he will be available to Palladino for the final touches before leaving for Bergamo. On the accusations against the former Genoa player, Viola ds Daniele Pradè spoke as follows: “We know that the player risks little or nothing and in any case we are protected in everything”.
“He hasn’t called me, I read too many suppositions and I hope he finds a club where he can be happy. I wish him the best”. Thus Thiago Motta, who was a teammate of Adrien Rabiot during his time at Paris Saint-Germain, spoke about the possibility of a return of the French midfielder, still a free agent, to Juventus. Closing the door, albeit with all the affection in the world, to an encore after the farewell that came at the natural expiration of the contract between the Frenchman and the Old Lady.
Mrs Veronique, Rabiot’s mother, who has always looked after his interests, responded directly to Motta’s words, and especially to the rumours circulating in some media. Contacted by L’Equipe, she commented: “There is no need to close the door, returning to Juventus was not an option taken into consideration. When we make decisions we take responsibility for them”.
What future for Rabiot? The French newspaper, which reports the words of Veronique Rabiot on its online pages, explains that the fate of the midfielder “will be decided in the coming days”. At the moment, however, the case remains open: even the rumors of possible interest from the Turkish market have not been followed by any real news.
OFFICIAL – ROMA LIKED HIM, BONDS HIM EVEN MORE TO RENNES: ASSIGNON RENEWS UNTIL 2028. OFFICIAL – SALZBURG, SURPRISINGLY SOLET TERMINATES HIS CONTRACT. THE EX-LYON PLAYER IS NOW A FREE RELEASE. OFFICIAL – ROMA LIKED HIM, BONDS HIM EVEN MORE TO RENNES: ASSIGNON RENEWS UNTIL 2028
“Rennes – reads the official website of the French club – is pleased to announce the extension for a further season of the contract of its right-back trained at the Académie Rouge et Noir”.
The reference is to Lorenz Assignon, who has tied himself to the Rossoneri team until 2028. This was not a foregone conclusion in the summer, given that he had been courted for a long time by Roma and therefore could have come to play in Serie A.
Oumar Solet Bomawoko is no longer a Salzburg player. The 24-year-old French defender, who grew up in Laval and was bought by the Austrian club in 2020, has terminated his contract a year before its natural expiry.
This is the announcement on social media: “Red Bull Salzburg and Oumar Solet have ended their relationship. The contract with the 24-year-old Frenchman, still valid for another year, has been terminated early and by mutual agreement. Best wishes for your future career Oumar!”.
“Rennes – reads the official website of the French club – is pleased to announce the extension for a further season of the contract of its right-back trained at the Académie Rouge et Noir”.
The reference is to Lorenz Assignon, who has tied himself to the Rossoneri team until 2028. This was not a foregone conclusion in the summer, given that he had been courted for a long time by Roma and therefore could have come to play in Serie A.