Riccardo Saponara

Empoli striker Massimo Maccarone believes Riccardo Saponara 'can still give more' while looking forward: 'I'll play till I'm 40'. The Azzurri are enjoying a strong campaign and may even think…

Empoli’s Riccardo Saponara says Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri is ‘the best at mental management’ but praises ‘father figure’ Maurizio Sarri. The 23-year-old played under Allegri at Milan and Sarri at…

Riccardo Saponara “shed tears” over Milan and reveals how often he was ready to give up before Empoli. “I am a firm believer in fate.” The trequartista flopped at San…

Juventus have reportedly renewed their interest in Chelsea’s Oscar and he could enter into talks about Juan Cuadrado. The Old Lady will meet the Premier League outfit to discuss making…

Liverpool are challenging Juventus for Empoli star Riccardo Saponara, but any deal will benefit Milan. The 23-year-old creative midfielder likes to sit behind the strikers and has an eye for…

Empoli Coach Marco Giampaolo warned today’s opponents Juventus are “like a beast that never sleeps.” It kicks off at 14.00 GMT at the Stadio Castellani, click here for a match…

Empoli President Fabrizio Corsi says he'll ‘talk to Juventus directors in June’ about Riccardo Saponara. The attacking midfielder has been linked with a move to the Old Lady as soon…

Riccardo Saponara will reportedly stay with Empoli to try and get a Euro 2016 place, before Juventus, Napoli and Everton vie for him next summer. The playmaker again demonstrated his…

Marco Giampaolo praises his Empoli side’s “great quality” following their 1-0 win at Palermo. The Tuscan side emerged victorious thanks to Riccardo Saponara’s free-kick, and the Coach praised his team’s…

Riccardo Saponara says “intuition” was behind his free-kick winner for Empoli at Palermo. The playmaker won the game with a clever free-kick played under the Rosanero wall, who jumped expecting…

Franco Vazquez and Alberto Gilardino lead the line for Palermo, as they welcome Empoli to the Barbera. The Rosanero have won just once in their last five games, with notoriously…

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis claims he told Coach Maurizio Sarri to switch to a 4-3-3. The Partenopei have won their last five Serie A games playing with a trident,…

Empoli’s Riccardo Saponara says he’s best as a trequartista but would ‘play in any role for the national team’. The 23-year-old was interviewed following his side’s 1-1 draw with Sampdoria…

Antonio Cassano and Eder spearhead Sampdoria’s attack as they face Riccardo Saponara’s Empoli at the Marassi tonight. The hosts are coming off the back of a comprehensive 4-1 win over…

Sampdoria’s Roberto Soriano says they ‘respect’ Empoli ahead of their Serie A meeting on Thursday evening. The two sides are both coming off the back of wins from the weekend,…

Empoli Coach Marco Giampaolo says star midfielder Riccardo Saponara ‘needs no words’ ahead of their clash with Sampdoria. The 23-year-old ruled out a move away from the club in January…

Riccardo Saponara denies he could join Juventus or anyone else in January - “I have a job to do with Empoli.” The midfielder has been linked with a move to…

Empoli sporting director Marcello Carli says Juventus target Riccardo Saponara won’t move in January. The Bianconeri were linked with the playmaker this morning, with the Turin giants reportedly seeking someone…

Juventus are reportedly interested in Empoli playmaker Riccardo Saponara, either in January or the summer. The Bianconeri spent most of the summer looking for a trequartista, eventually signing Brazilian Hernanes…

Empoli President Fabrizio Corsi slammed Riccardo Saponara for an “unjustifiable” ban. “He has to realise he’s not playing for Milan now.” The trequartista is sitting out a three-match Serie A…