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Miranchuk is one step away from moving to a top club. No wonder he suffered so much in Italy
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Mourinho is personally interested in acquiring a Russian legionnaire.
Zenit, Torino, Milan… The list of clubs that were interested in Alexei Miranchuk can be continued for a long time. Many bosses would like to buy or loan a skilled left-hander, but the midfielder stubbornly hoped to play at Atalanta. In the first part of the 2021/22 season, it didn’t work out very well, and in the second half it became even sadder. However, Lesha used the trusted time to the maximum – in 2022 he spent an average of 42 minutes on the field (13 matches in all tournaments), but managed to score a goal and make four effective passes.
Obviously, Miranchuk needs a reboot. Gian Piero Gasperini is not seriously counting on the midfielder, but Alexei has excellent football skills, he just needs to be trusted more. If it doesn’t work out in the Bergamasque camp, then you need to find a team, and preferably in Serie A. After all, very big people show interest in Alexei.
First bright candidate – Roma Mourinho
Who wouldn’t want to work for José Mourinho? Yes, the coach is not the same. Yes, his statements are more impressive than tactical decisions. However, without a doubt, Jose is a great coach, under whose guidance you can gain experience. One of the candidates for entry is Miranchuk. So says popular Italian insider Gianluca Di Marzio.
Mourinho has ties with Russia: his Porto together with Dmitry Alenichev won the Champions League and the UEFA Cup, his Manchester United suffered with Rostov in the Europa League (but still made it to the quarterfinals). And Jose fell epic during a symbolic face-off at a KHL match in Balashikha. In general, only positive memories.
Roma is a great option for Miranchuk. In addition to the legendary Jose, the Europa League will be waiting for him (Atalanta, by the way, did not make it to the European competition), as well as eminent partners in the person of Nemanja Matic, Chris Smalling, Tammy Abraham and … Eldor Shomurodov! The Uzbek ex-player of Rostov will definitely help Alexei with adaptation to the new team. A place in the starting lineup is not guaranteed, but Miranchuk will be able to achieve it if he is serious about it.
More chances to play for Berlusconi’s Monza
Serie A debutant Monza plans to strengthen for performance in the top division, and, according to Match TV, Miranchuk appears on the lists of potential transfers. There has already been communication between representatives of the sports directorates of the clubs, but so far without discussing specific conditions. However, the sporting director of Monza, Filippo Antonelli Agomeri, said that they were not interested in Miranchuk. Although we know perfectly well that sometimes the leadership simply does not want to heat up the situation in this way.
The owner of Monza is Silvio Berlusconi, former Prime Minister of Italy and one of the richest people in the country. The club is said to be planning to bring in legendary Uruguayan strikers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani. Monza are serious about Serie A!
Miranchuk’s agent, meanwhile, refuses to comment on the interest from Roma and Monza and on duty tells that Alexei is zealously preparing for the season with Atalanta. We hope it doesn’t stay there. Why sit out your pants for another year? The Russian definitely needs to accept a new challenge, the main thing is to gain a foothold in Europe and not return to Russia.
Source: Sportbox
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