Serie A Transfers 09-10 [Archive] - MaXxed Football Forums

talk2smc

26-05-2009, 08:30 PM

exactly what it says, transfer section of all clubs:
ill try and update when i can

so far, with one Serie A matchday left: (as of right now excluding the last promoted club, and also Bologna/Torino, whichever of the 2 stays up.)

ATALANTA:
Tiribocchi <-- Lecce 2.8 mil
Acquafresca <-- Inter loan

Floccari--> Genoa 12 mil

BARI:
Langella <--Udinese

CAGLIARI:

CATANIA:
Barrientos <-- FC Moscow
Andujar <--Estudiantes
Delvecchio <--Sampdoria

Bizzari --> Lazio

CHIEVO:
Sorrentino <--AEK Athens (completes the loan deal)

FIORENTINA:
Natali <--Torino

GENOA:
Floccari <--(Atalanta) 12 mil
Acquafresca <--(Cagliari/Inter)
Tomovic <-- Red Star Belgrade
Hernan Crespo <-- Inter
Houssaine Kharja <-- Siena
Rannochia<--Arezzo

Diego Milito-->Inter
Thiago Motta-->Inter
Matteo Ferrari-->Besiktas 5 mil

INTER:
Milito <--Genoa
Motta <--Genoa
Foquinha<--Chievo Verona

Crespo -->Genoa
Acquafresca --> Atalanta

JUVENTUS:
Diego <-- Werder Bremen 27 mil
Cannavaro <-- Real Madrid free transfer

Mellberg --> Olympiakos 2 mil
Marchionni --> Fiorentina

LAZIO:
Zarate <-- Al-Sadd/Birmingham City
Bizzari <-- Catania
Eliseu <--- Malaga

LIVORNO:
Lucarelli <--Parma

MILAN:
Cissokho <-- Porto 10 mil (DISCONTINUED)
Onyewu <--Standard Liege

NAPOLI:
Quagliarella <-- Napoli
Cigarini <-- Parma/Atalanta

PALERMO:

PARMA:
Biabiany<--Modena
Viviano <--Brescia/Inter
Dellafiore <--Torino

Cigarini --> Napoli

ROMA:
Guberti <--Bari
Motta <-- Udinese 7 mil

Loria--> Torino, loan

SAMPDORIA:

Delvecchio -->Catania

SIENA:
Mato Jajalo <--Slaven Belupo Koprivnica
Gianluca Pegolo <-- Genoa
Manuel Coppola <-- Genoa

Houssaine Kharja --> Genoa

UDINESE:
J.R.Gomez <--Albacete
Corradi <--Reggina
Cuadrado <--Independiente Medellin

Langella --> Bari
Motta --> Roma 7 mil
Quagliarella --> Napoli
Eremenko --> Dynamo Kiev

sportsmen

27-05-2009, 12:49 PM

JUVENTUS:
Diego <-- Bayer Leverkusen 27 mil
Cannavaro <-- Real Madrid
It's Bremen.

talk2smc

27-05-2009, 01:34 PM

It's Bremen.

ah yes sorry sorry...moving too quick. :o thanks guy :)

talk2smc

30-05-2009, 12:19 AM

Crespo to Genoa on a 2 yr it seems
Iaquinta looks set to resign with Juve
Pandev seemingly not for sale
Quagliarella and Cigarini to Napoli...waiting for confirmation but it seems done

Whoah10115

30-05-2009, 12:26 AM

talk2smc

30-05-2009, 12:30 AM

Wow, if Napoli can afford Quagliera I see no reason to sell Lavezzi or Hamsik. Kinda upsetting that Cannvaro didn't go back home. Hopefully he stays at Juve only one year (maybe just the desire to win the CL) and finishes off at home. I think they have the makings of a big-time team.

Quaglia is from Naples, and never has hid his desire to play for Napoli, so that probably has quite a motivation.
as for Hamsik, Di Laurentis has stated he wont sell him, tho Juve and Inter have been interested for a long time
Lavezzi however seeeems on the way out, but it could just be a wage push. tho EPL clubs, notably Liverpool are interested.

Whoah10115

30-05-2009, 12:43 AM

Quaglia is from Naples, and never has hid his desire to play for Napoli, so that probably has quite a motivation.
as for Hamsik, Di Laurentis has stated he wont sell him, tho Juve and Inter have been interested for a long time
Lavezzi however seeeems on the way out, but it could just be a wage push. tho EPL clubs, notably Liverpool are interested.

But what I'm saying is that they seem to be able to afford a little bit and Lavezzi has always seemed to really love playing at Napoli. If Lavezzi stays on this Summer and this team has the kind of season next year that I think they can have...I think they'll have the potential to attract a lot of big time players.

talk2smc

30-05-2009, 12:49 AM

But what I'm saying is that they seem to be able to afford a little bit and Lavezzi has always seemed to really love playing at Napoli. If Lavezzi stays on this Summer and this team has the kind of season next year that I think they can have...I think they'll have the potential to attract a lot of big time players.

they still have Donadoni coaching them. Mr. savior compared to Reja who stood by them, and yet Donadoni managed one win in 10, with one game to go...ah Napoli. :o

Whoah10115

30-05-2009, 07:08 AM

they still have Donadoni coaching them. Mr. savior compared to Reja who stood by them, and yet Donadoni managed one win in 10, with one game to go...ah Napoli. :o

Donadoni: Now doing for Napoli what he did so well for Italy :D

Yonathan

30-05-2009, 07:34 AM

http://www.goal.com/en/scores/transfer-zone

Look at it it stands that Fabio Quagliarella have been sold from Udinese to Napoli!!!!!!!!!

phat

31-05-2009, 03:37 AM

Iaquinta looks set to resign with Juve

I doubt it... and I hope not.

zaffo

31-05-2009, 06:19 AM

I doubt it... and I hope not.
I hope he does, good player and likes the club.

No real reason to get rid of him tbh, I see Trez leaving before Iaquinta.

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Also the Zarate deal hasnt been completed, Lazio are yet to pay the money. Zarate has given the club 10 days to sort it out or he'll look to take up one of the other several offers from England/Spain.

phat

31-05-2009, 03:50 PM

I hope he does, good player and likes the club.

No real reason to get rid of him tbh, I see Trez leaving before Iaquinta.

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Also the Zarate deal hasnt been completed, Lazio are yet to pay the money. Zarate has given the club 10 days to sort it out or he'll look to take up one of the other several offers from England/Spain.

I understood resign as in "resignation"(quiting). I guess he meant re-sign as in signing a new contract?

kaku

31-05-2009, 05:13 PM

I understood resign as in "resignation"(quiting). I guess he meant re-sign as in signing a new contract?
Yup, if he meant Iaquinta leaving then it would have been resign from not with, but re-sign would be better i guess. Iaquinta is a good player. Good move for Juve.

talk2smc

31-05-2009, 11:10 PM

Yup, if he meant Iaquinta leaving then it would have been resign from not with, but re-sign would be better i guess. Iaquinta is a good player. Good move for Juve.

yea, Iaquinta is a solid player, both feet and the head, and he seems comfortable or at least not gutted to have a bench role thru long stretches.

good move to keep him in Turin imo, i value him over Amauri, and said that pre Amauri's benching.
what a second half free fall he went thru

phat

01-06-2009, 12:21 AM

What do you guys think all the talent at Toro will do?

Rosina
Abate
Dzemaili
Pisano
Ogbonna
Bianchi

talk2smc

01-06-2009, 12:25 AM

What do you guys think all the talent at Toro will do?

Rosina
Abate
Dzemaili
Pisano
Ogbonna
Bianchi

Abate surely back to Milan, no?

Rosina to Roma???:) hes too good to stay there, but he is Toro thru and thru...not sure whats gonna happen.

zaffo

01-06-2009, 03:26 AM

I understood resign as in "resignation"(quiting). I guess he meant re-sign as in signing a new contract?
Yeah sign a new deal, he doesnt want to leave. :)

What do you guys think all the talent at Toro will do?

Rosina
Abate
Dzemaili
Pisano
Ogbonna
Bianchi
Abate will rejoin Milan (if he stays there or not will remain to be seen).

Bianchi will move on, would be a decent signing for someone like Roma imo. Gives them a good alternative to Vucinic/Totti and some aerial ability.

Rosina will probably move being World Cup year, cant really afford to stay if he wants to make the team.

The others not so sure, could go either way.

jorquera

01-06-2009, 02:36 PM

According to some reports Eder will be our first signing.

In other news. Vucinic has renewed till 2013. So I suppose Pizarro, Taddei and Perrotta will renew in couple of weeks or will be sold.

Then I hope Prade, Spalletti and Conti decide who will be sent on loan, who will return and so on. I think it needs to be done sooner than it was done last year. Our transfer season will be affected by it.

After that is done go and buy new players.

MoFF

01-06-2009, 02:44 PM

How can Crespo be going to Genoa from Inter? He's a Chelsea player, so technically it will be from us.

talk2smc

01-06-2009, 09:28 PM

Bianchi [/B]will move on, would be a decent signing for someone like Roma imo. Gives them a good alternative to Vucinic/Totti and some aerial ability.

Rosina will probably move being World Cup year, cant really afford to stay if he wants to make the team.

Ibate, yes please, but Milan wont sell.
Bianchi, no thanks.
Rosina, yes please. He will probably go due to wages and he needs to be in Serie A. i dont know if it will increase his WC chances tho...its not as if he was knocking on the door for selection was he?
still love the guy tho.
How can Crespo be going to Genoa from Inter? He's a Chelsea player, so technically it will be from us.

he was released by CFC in July of 08.

Quagliarella officially to Napoli on a 5 yr deal.
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jun01n.html

phat

02-06-2009, 04:30 PM

http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jun02s.html

If this is true, what a deal Roma is getting!

talk2smc

02-06-2009, 08:43 PM

http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jun02s.html
If this is true, what a deal Roma is getting!

Roma were always going to sign him, and had the option from when the loan started. i knew once he impressed, combined with Cicinho's injuries + Panucci's antics, Motta was the future.

he seems to love Roma, the city, the team, and since his move he has tasted CL football, first team play with Roma, and his first NT call up;)

3.5 mil is a steal for him too

Siena sign Mato Jajalo from Slaven Belupo Koprivnica on a 5 yr deal. no nothing of the player:o

jorquera

03-06-2009, 07:37 AM

talk2smc

03-06-2009, 08:55 PM

I don't remember the details about the loan exactly but I think it was something like this: 7 million Euros for the full-ownership and 3.5 million Euros for the co-ownership. If we can manage to sign him fully for 3.5 million then it would be a bargain.

this is also my knowledge, that it was around 7ish for Motta, and that we paid 3.5 or so in Jan and have the option to buy him out.

http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jun03n.html
Napoli continue buying with Luca Cigarini as their new man, great signing along with Qualigol...but dont worry, they still have Donadoni at the helm, so im sure they will disappoint:p

jorquera

04-06-2009, 11:07 AM

talk2smc

04-06-2009, 08:50 PM

I wonder what will happen to Atalanta. They've sold Floccari and Cigarini - their two main players besides Doni. Also they probably won't have Cerci, Parravicini and Plasmati next season. They're gonna need some reinforcements, especially in attack. Doni is getting too old to do anything alone. They still haven't got a head coach either.

rumors have been shooting around that Atalanta will be given Acquafresca as he is in co ownership with Inter/Genoa, and the deal that sent Floccari to Genoa is basically being "paid back" via a loan deal for Acq to go to Bergamo.

and we better recall Cerci, even tho he didnt play much thru injury this past year. :(

TheLionLyon

05-06-2009, 04:12 AM

Juninho has been linked with Genoa. Genoa basically want to sign him. I am surprise Milan hasn't come calling.

jorquera

05-06-2009, 12:01 PM

Juninho has been linked with Genoa. Genoa basically want to sign him. I am surprise Milan hasn't come calling.

I read somewhere that he wanted to go back to Brazil. He would be a wonderful addition to Genoa though but I doubt they'll get him. Yeah, Milan would be the right club for him, he definitely wouldn't feel old there.

talk2smc

06-06-2009, 01:31 AM

Tiribocchi from Lecce to Atalanta, 2.8 mil.
hes good enough for Serie A and should be playing there, even if its off the bench

jorquera

06-06-2009, 08:37 AM

Tiribocchi from Lecce to Atalanta, 2.8 mil.
hes good enough for Serie A and should be playing there, even if its off the bench

A decent player, good addition to Atalanta. Acquafresca will be a good addition as well if they do get him. Atalanta will still need someone in midfield. They lost Cigarini and Parravicini.

Will Atalanta keep Plasmati? In these few matches that I watched him play I was pretty impressed with him. Really strong and tall player who can keep the ball. I think he would be pretty useful for them next season. Put a fast player near him and they'll be very dangerous. I'd say if Atalanta keep Plasmati make him their main striker he could surprise us all.

talk2smc

11-06-2009, 11:32 PM

Kharja to Genoa from Siena in a player/$ swap.
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jun11g.html

Roma were tracking him a bit, i thought he would have been a useful player for about 4-6 mil or so, but beaten to the punch as it seems Genoa are trying to ensure European football for next year too, even with stars leaving.

talk2smc

14-06-2009, 04:05 PM

Cissokho to Milan from Porto, quite a deal for Porto as i think the selling price was quite high, but good player at LB/RB and young.

talk2smc

20-06-2009, 01:36 AM

Juve selling Mellberg today. 2 mil to Olympiakos.

talk2smc

24-06-2009, 09:15 PM

Motta permanently signed by Roma from Udinese, 3m installment, 7 total. :)
Bizzari, Catania to Lazio
Andujar, Estudiantes to Catania
Acquafesca, Inter to Atalanta on loan
Eliseu, Malaga to Lazio

talk2smc

27-06-2009, 02:05 AM

rumor mill, Pandev still being shopped.
Zalayeta to stay in Naples on the bench
Perrotta interesting Bundesliga clubs
Arturo Lupoli signed with B side Ascoli, which is why you dont label kids the next big thing...
Dzeko pushing for Milan
Arna to Inter seems imminent
Grosso to Juve soon
and Lucarelli seems set back for Livorno...yay:rolleyes:

talk2smc

30-06-2009, 09:50 PM

Marchetti staying with Cagliari, they bought the other 50% of his contract from Albinoleffe.

Delvecchio to Catania

Melo renews contract with Fiorentina

talk2smc

04-07-2009, 02:08 AM

Corradi on a 5 yr deal to Udinese....did someone check his birthdate:eek: he is 33...as of today:p

talk2smc

06-07-2009, 10:58 PM

Marchionni surplus at Juve, now cop owned with Fiorentina for around 2 mil

talk2smc

08-07-2009, 12:19 AM

Onyewu to Milan
Lucarelli back to Livorno:rolleyes:

TheLionLyon

08-07-2009, 03:48 PM

In France, they are reporting that Roma are looking to sell Menez with Lyon :) and Marseille being the clubs most interested.

talk2smc

08-07-2009, 08:39 PM

In France, they are reporting that Roma are looking to sell Menez with Lyon :) and Marseille being the clubs most interested.

the news is in Italy as well.
we have apparently tried to shop both Baptista, possibly Brighi, and Menez the most.

(with Cruz:rolleyes: or Shevchenko:rolleyes: as signings, fucking hell. :mad:)

from what ive read tho, Menez or at leats his agent has said he is staying put. if we could get some consistency out of him, id be happy. but i would say its at a 60/40 split now, 60% staying in Rome.

talk2smc

09-07-2009, 08:56 PM

http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/transfers.html

a more comprehensive list of moves, with the loans involved

Melo deal finally completed.
have to say as much as it sucks, Juve and probably Genoa i feel, then Napoli have done the best in the market

capo

09-07-2009, 11:22 PM

we have apparently tried to shop both Baptista, possibly Brighi, and Menez the most.

from what ive read tho, Menez or at leats his agent has said he is staying put. if we could get some consistency out of him, id be happy. but i would say its at a 60/40 split now, 60% staying in Rome.
I haven't seen many Roma games last season, but I can't really understand why would you even consider selling Menez? Is he having hard time adjusting to life in Italy, difficulties with teammates/Roma management...was he that much of a disappointment?? The guy got bags of talent and he showed it on quite a few occasions (bastard) :D...sure he was inconsistent, BUT -> he's young, his firist season in Serie A and not a lot of first team appearances perhaps?!

talk2smc

09-07-2009, 11:29 PM

I haven't seen many Roma games last season, but I can't really understand why would you even consider selling Menez? Is he having hard time adjusting to life in Italy, difficulties with teammates/Roma management...was he that much of a disappointment?? The guy got bags of talent and he showed it on quite a few occasions (bastard) :D...sure he was inconsistent, BUT -> he's young, his firist season in Serie A and not a lot of first team appearances perhaps?!

he def had chances, thats for sure. Spalletti played him every chance he could when he was fit.
he got the winner with a great goal v Chievo, and had one on the last matchday i believe, a left footed belter.

the thing is this, yes...alot of potential. but Spalletti has publicly said he wants more consistency, in training as well as in game. many fans also werent pleased with nagging injuries which limited him.

its a two fold issue too, yes he is a dribbler, takes on players, but if you take on defenders, but dont get by those defenders...then whats the point? from what i saw last year, he took players on but was only successful a bit of the time.

another compounding issue is whether he should be played as CF (where he played best at Monaco) or on the wing. add this to his January comments when he seemingly was rethinking his move to Rome. Marseille are interested, but Deschamps said 10 mil is too much.

id be happy to keep him, but needs to train harder, and play for the team a bit more imo, ala Taddei or Brighi.

capo

09-07-2009, 11:41 PM

its a two fold issue too, yes he is a dribbler, takes on players, but if you take on defenders, but dont get by those defenders.

another compounding issue is whether he should be played as CF (where he played best at Monaco) or on the wing. add this to his January comments when he seemingly was rethinking his move to Rome. Marseille are interested, but Deschamps said 10 mil is too much.

id be happy to keep him, but needs to train harder, and play for the team a bit more imo, ala Taddei or Brighi.
He sure got by Maldini that little bugger :D. He reminds me a bit of Pato, in a sense that he should be more effective playing on the wing, but somehow CF/targetman is where he shines. Judging from your words, he's having commitment issues, probably thinking about France and his stardom opportunities there. I just hope it's not another "Gourcuff" case...I don't know, I would give him another year!!!

talk2smc

10-07-2009, 10:44 PM

http://www.corrieredellosport.it/Notizie/Calcio/70303/Diretta+calciomercato+Serie+A+2009-2010%3A+tabella+acquisti+e+cessioni

another more extensive mercato list

robin9

10-07-2009, 11:34 PM

talk2smc

10-07-2009, 11:42 PM

Any Seria A followers care to enlighten Madrid fans about D'Agostino from Udinese? We are in negotiations with his club and there's a good chance he'll move to Madrid. What type of mildfielder is he? A defensive mildfielder like De Rossi, a central mildfielder like Fabregas or a attacking mildfielder like Diego ? From his stats, it looks like he had a hell of a season.

he is a solid midfielder, good passer. decent shot in and around the 18. good free kick taker, but he wont ever get that opportunity in Madrid

certainly worth around 15 or so, but he isnt really a full International, only played one match in a friendly.
also, he hasnt really played for a big club, so making the leap to Real from Udinese....could be tough.

i think Juve would have been the better option, because it would have been the league he knows, the style he knows, but a bigger club.

a PM i sent to another RM friend who was asking the same;)

hell of a season yes, and improving all the time, but as i said, i feel a bigger club in Italy would have been a better move. never really played for any big club for any long stretch of time (Roma early on)

his own words:
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jul11a.html

Nerazzurri4life

10-07-2009, 11:51 PM

d'ago is very good, but imo, excels because of the udinese system and the midfielders playing with him..

inler and asamoah were HUGE this season as well and provided a lot of support...

i think he'll be a over-exposed in Madrid and will not do well if he goes.....

talk2smc

18-07-2009, 02:46 PM

http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jul18p.html

UNbelievable that Rosina valued ONLY around 7 or so. 12.5 it says for the buyout...fuck me, why not Roma snap him up, he would cost only slightly more than Menez and Baptista did. jesus.

ive read an interview with him thta said he wanted to try an opportunity outside of Italy tho, and with Toro's relegation, a lucrative Zenit offer would be snapped up quickly i bet.

i think he is a phenomenal talent tho, and mistreated by Torino/coaches/and fans. he just needs someone to pull some consistency out of him, but its difficult in the trequarista role.

phat

20-07-2009, 03:22 PM

talk2smc

21-07-2009, 12:59 AM

I think he could do well at Fiorentina. I also think Genoa or maybe even Napoli could be a great destination. I would say Palermo but with Zamp it could go both ways. For the sake of the NT and because I think hes great I really hope he leaves Toro.

he could do well alot of places that would give him support in the midfield, and not force him to be marked by two defenders like usually happened in Turin.

7 mil tho? damn, 3 less than Menez, and 10 times better. :o

Yonathan

21-07-2009, 10:04 AM

How do you think about Tissone of Udinese is he good or has Asamoah taken over his place in the starting XI, I'm just wondering cuz I play a Online football game were they could drop if they play badly or dosen't playing or what so ever and Tissone dropped by 2.

Thanks in advanced:)

unforgettable fire

22-07-2009, 02:37 AM

Jose Castillo is delighted after completing his move to Fiorentina and admits he can hardly believe his luck.

The 33-year-old, who made his Serie A debut with Lecce last season, has been training with La Viola over the past few days while he waited for the deal to go through.

Castillo has now penned a two-year deal at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, where he is set to play understudy to Alberto Gilardino and the striker was officially unveiled as a Fiorentina player on Tuesday.

"I have always played in average, low-profile clubs," he said. "Now I want to try to win.

"I thank the club for the unique opportunity they have given me. Fiorentina have extraordinary fans.

"I know the role I am coming in to cover, for me it's an honour, But with three competitions, and in a very long season I can carve out my space.

"I'm not setting targets for myself, I will try to do the best possible."

Castillo added: "I know Tuscany well, it's one of the regions where you live best in Italy.

"I am sure it will not be difficult to get used to life in Florence.

"I'm going to be 34 soon. It was a surprise to be called by Fiorentina, At the beginning I didn't believe it. They had to confirm to me it was true.

"To be here is something exceptional."

Castillo has spent most of his career in Italy in Serie D since his move from Argentina in 2001 due to his lack of a European Union passport but, with an impressive scoring record, swiftly shot up the divisions once he was granted citizenship in 2005.

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/italy/castillo-delighted-with-move-207341

phat

23-07-2009, 01:44 AM

talk2smc

26-07-2009, 02:58 PM

http://www.football-italia.net/jul26k.html
Rosina to Zenit for 6.

shame. utter shame. very much like Rossi. cant believe a Serie A Club wouldnt pick him up and offer him the same money.

Whoah10115

26-07-2009, 09:19 PM

Zenit? Wow...

capo

26-07-2009, 09:31 PM

6 mil? Wow...

talk2smc

26-07-2009, 09:38 PM

Zenit? Wow...

6 mil? Wow...

thats what im saying guys, like Rossi. shame some Serie A club didnt take him on.
you mean to tell me, a Genoa, Samp, Palermo, Atalanta, Chievo, anyone couldnt use a proper trequarista? sad really.

capo

26-07-2009, 09:48 PM

thats what im saying guys, like Rossi. shame some Serie A club didnt take him on.
you mean to tell me, a Genoa, Samp, Palermo, Atalanta, Chievo, anyone couldnt use a proper trequarista? sad really.
What's the deal with him anyways? I know he doesn't like tracking back and seems to be a moody player, but I just don't understand how you can have the likes of Nani, Valencia and then Rosina at 6 mil and nobody wants him??

talk2smc

26-07-2009, 10:13 PM

What's the deal with him anyways? I know he doesn't like tracking back and seems to be a moody player, but I just don't understand how you can have the likes of Nani, Valencia and then Rosina at 6 mil and nobody wants him??

most likely inconsistency. he can score in bunches and then go 3-5 games without a whisper.

i read an interview back a bit that said he wanted to try a foreign league too. this was also the first bid for him. so my guess is, cash strapped Toro probably immediately took the bid, and he wanted out anyway, so it pleased all parties.

i remember about 2 seasons back, Palermo, Roma, and others wanted him, but Torino wouldnt sell him for less than 15.

capo

27-07-2009, 01:11 AM

most likely inconsistency. he can score in bunches and then go 3-5 games without a whisper.

i read an interview back a bit that said he wanted to try a foreign league too. this was also the first bid for him. so my guess is, cash strapped Toro probably immediately took the bid, and he wanted out anyway, so it pleased all parties.

i remember about 2 seasons back, Palermo, Roma, and others wanted him, but Torino wouldnt sell him for less than 15.
Honestly, it's mind-boggling to me how no team in Serie A didn't make a bid for him!! How can a player of his caliber just fall off radar screens in such a short time, it's not like he pulled a quaresma or something. Hell, I would take him over 50 year old Seedorf 99 times out of 100. Zenit have a pretty good team and coach, but I'm not sure how well he will adapt to playing/living in Russia.

talk2smc

27-07-2009, 01:48 AM

Honestly, it's mind-boggling to me how no team in Serie A didn't make a bid for him!! How can a player of his caliber just fall off radar screens in such a short time, it's not like he pulled a quaresma or something. Hell, I would take him over 50 year old Seedorf 99 times out of 100. Zenit have a pretty good team and coach, but I'm not sure how well he will adapt to playing/living in Russia.

as its not nearly as a competitive league as Serie A, i think he will slot in well, being used to running at Serie A defenders.

also, its being rumored that after Ranieri straightens out his contract issue with Juve, as he is still technically under contract with them, when he is released, its said his destination is Zenit.

so that could aid Rosina as well, being coached by an Italian.

talk2smc

31-07-2009, 11:50 PM

was sad to hear that Advocaat for Zenit actually came out and said he didnt even want Rosina...could fuel reports that Mancini or Ranieri will coach there soon...but damn.

just comes right out and says he didnt want the player at all.

cipro

24-12-2009, 06:42 PM

Felipe of Udinese is set to sign with Fiorentina during the Winter transfer market for 9 million euros. Corvino was looking for another quality CB that fitted into their wage structure for a while now. I'm sure with Prandelli help, Felipe will make a good CB duo with Gamberini.

Toni and Pandev are set to join a Serie A side on a free. Which striker would you want on your team ?