Recent news on players..

Some news on Palla and Giovinco...

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11/06/2008 12:19

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Genoa Close To Palladino Signing

According to the Corriere della Sera, Genoa are close to signing Juventus forward Raffaele Palladino in a co-ownership deal worth €5.5m.

 

 

Palladino is widely viewed as one of Italy ’s best young talents, however he had a frustrating season in Turin where he often either sat on the bench, or was played in an unfavoured wide midfield position.

In total the 24-year-old made just 14 Serie A starts, and with increased competition now from Sebastian Giovinco and Amauri, it has been apparent for several weeks that he would be offloaded this summer.

The Corriere della Sera says that Genoa are in advanced negotiations for Palladino, and are close to agreeing on a co-ownership deal worth around €5.5m.

During discussions it has also been agreed that Matteo Paro and talented young defender Domenico Criscito will continue at Genoa next season.

Criscito joined the Rossoblu on loan in January after a miserable first half of the season with the Bianconeri, and impressed greatly at the Stadio Ferrrais, helping the club into a respectable mid-table Serie A finish.

Gianni Wilson

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11/06/2008 23:18

I Can Be The New Nedved - Giovinco

Juventus starlet Sebastian Giovinco cannot wait to play for the Bianconeri next season even though he has not officially returned from his loan move to Empoli.

 

 

 

The pint-seized playmaker has spent the season on loan with Empoli, scoring 6 goals in 35 appearances for the Tuscans.

Juve are looking to take him back for next season as they try and base their squad around youth and experience.

However, the Old Lady still hasn’t officially brought the player home from his loan spell with the Empolesi but Giovinco is looking forward to the new season nevertheless.  

“Nedved’s understudy? I can adapt to anything,” Giovinco told Radio Kiss Kiss.  

“I have played as a winger or as a second striker so I am versatile.  

“I’m looking forward to going back but nothing is official yet, we are still involved in talks but I haven’t received a call from Ranieri.”  

Giovinco is one of Italy’s most promising talents and he has received constant attention from other clubs.

Palermo wanted him as part of the Amauri deal but Juve didn’t want to sell his rights to the Rosanero because they had expressed their desire to keep him for the new season ahead.  

Salvatore Landolina