Today’s Papers: Calhanoglu stays at Inter, Reaction to Lazio Coppa Italia win & Motta heroics

Corriere dello Sport

The page leads with Lazio’s Coppa Italia heroics, “Lazio, è Maramotta,” celebrating their penalty shootout victory over Atalanta, with young goalkeeper Edoardo Motta saving four spot kicks.

Goals from Isaksen and Taylor proved decisive in a  shootout win after a 1-1 draw at 120 minutes, courtesy of strikes from Romagnoli and Pasalic. The Coppa Italia final will be played at the Stadio Olimpico on 13 May, Lazio vs Inter.

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The main splash is dedicated to Juventus’ pursuit of Alisson, “Alisson Scontato”, with the paper reporting that Liverpool are irritated by the Brazilian’s desire to leave Anfield a year early, and that Juventus are pressing ahead with negotiations. Milan’s interest in Goretzka is also flagged.

Elsewhere, a brief on Napoli’s vote of confidence in Conte as manager.

Tuttosport

Leads with an exclusive from Strahinja Pavlovic, “Il mio amico Vlahovic è il numero 1”, the Milan defender enthusing about his Serbia teammate and Milan target, calling him one of the best strikers in the world. Juventus’ interest in Atalanta’s Bernasconi is also flagged, described as a priority should Cambiaso depart.

Smaller headlines cover Chivu’s happiness at Inter and Calhanoglu’s expected renewal, plus D’Aversa calling on Torino’s pride ahead of their next fixture.

La Gazzetta dello Sport

Gazzetta leads on Calhanoglu’s imminent Inter renewal, “Inter Resto”, with the headline declaring Hakan wants to stay, describing him as “incredible” and Chivu’s pressing as decisive in convincing him to extend.

Two transfer scoops flank the masthead: Juventus sprinting for Alisson (“Sprint Alisson”) and Milan moving for Goretzka (“Mossa Goretzka”), with the paper reporting a three-year deal is being discussed for the German.

Lazio’s Coppa Italia final berth is also prominently featured, with Motta’s four penalty saves celebrated and Atalanta’s frustration at the Ederson goal controversy noted.