Angelo Ogbonna

Young Torino defender Angelo Ogbonna has been called up by Italy coach Cesare Prandelli for the friendly match against the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday, so we invited Rob Gillman (the excellent Torino Blogger) to tell us more. Whilst the match against Giovanni Trappatoni’s Irish side is only a friendly, and Ogbonna is by no means guaranteed to gain his first cap in the match, it certainly shows that Prandelli thinks highly of a player who has only played 23 Serie A games in his career, with...Read Full Story

One of Europe’s most promising defenders doesn’t play for a powerhouse like Manchester United or Milan or Real Madrid, nor does he play for a club more known for unearthing (or producing) gems like Porto or Udinese; rather, he plays in Serie B for a team who hasn’t won a major trophy in nearly twenty years. He plays for Torino. Ogbonna would certainly be more widely known if he left the Piemontese side in the past couple seasons; however, he is viewed as an extremely important part of their...Read Full Story

Torino centre-back Angelo Ogbonna has emerged as a transfer target for Serie A title holders AC Milan, Tuttosportreports.With Alessandro Nesta and Mario Yepes both reaching the end of their careers, the Rossoneri will be left short-staffed at the heart of defence, and they see Ogbonna as the man to provide cover for Thiago Silva and Philippe Mexes. http://www.thefootballpoint.com/serie-a/ac-milan-chasing-torinos-angelo-ogbonnaRead Full Story

Torino defender Angelo Ogbonna admitted quite flattered to have been associated with rumors of a transfer to English Premier League club Liverpool.The 23-year-old defender has shown an impressive performance during the grazing in Serie B with Torino. Liverpool addition, several other European elite clubs also had menyantol to himself.But with his name linked to Liverpool, Ogbonna was feeling very happy. Moreover, he admitted was a dream as well if one day can wear a Reds uniform."I am very...Read Full Story

Young Torino defender Angelo Ogbonna has been called up by Italy coach Cesare Prandelli for the friendly match against the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday, after Alberto Aquilani was injured in the Azzuri's 3-0 victory over Estonia in Modena last night. Whilst the match against Giovanni Trapattoni's Irish side is only a friendly, and Ogbonna is by no means guaranteed to gain his first cap in the match, it certainly shows that Prandelli thinks highly of a player who has only played 23 Serie A...Read Full Story