€4m, ball not included...
Cannavaro was out of contract on June 1, so his departure was no secret, although his destination did come as a surprise. He has signed a 2 year deal with U.A.E. Champions Al-Ahli, & made a point of telling the world that he "always wanted to move to Dubai". Yes Fabio of course you have, & Sven Goran Eriksson is a Liverpool fan...
Beppe Marotta has been very busy this week, holding meetings with countless club representatives - trying to secure deals for more exits as well as chasing new players. Three things have become obvious about his work this week.
Firstly there is clearly a plan in place, for both the shape of the squad next season & for who is surplus to requirements under Del Neri - 2 points which Secco never fully understood. Second is the type of player he seems to be chasing; young, determined and slightly off-the-radar. Perhaps the names he is linked with are not household names, but we've seen the results of signing names rather than talent just last season.
"Who's got next?"
Beppe Marotta has been very busy this week, holding meetings with countless club representatives - trying to secure deals for more exits as well as chasing new players. Three things have become obvious about his work this week.
Firstly there is clearly a plan in place, for both the shape of the squad next season & for who is surplus to requirements under Del Neri - 2 points which Secco never fully understood. Second is the type of player he seems to be chasing; young, determined and slightly off-the-radar. Perhaps the names he is linked with are not household names, but we've seen the results of signing names rather than talent just last season.
"Who's got next?"
Simone Pepe has become the first signing of the new regime, secured for €10m from Udinese, with Marotta spreading the fee over the next four years. Fitting both the profile of the club & the system of Del Neri, the winger just needs to sign the contract which he has already agreed.
His ability to play both flanks will be an asset, as the new coach often switches his wide players during games. Milos Krasic of CSKA Moscow seems next on the list & Marotta has a meeting with the club on Monday, & various sources are reporting that Fabio Paratici has already agreed a deal with the players representative.
Marotta also admitted that moves for Marco Motta (co-owned by Roma & Udinese), Leo Bonucci and Antonio Candreva are also well advanced. All 3 again fit the plan, & Del Neri's tactical idea.
His ability to play both flanks will be an asset, as the new coach often switches his wide players during games. Milos Krasic of CSKA Moscow seems next on the list & Marotta has a meeting with the club on Monday, & various sources are reporting that Fabio Paratici has already agreed a deal with the players representative.
Marotta also admitted that moves for Marco Motta (co-owned by Roma & Udinese), Leo Bonucci and Antonio Candreva are also well advanced. All 3 again fit the plan, & Del Neri's tactical idea.
Pavel, sorry Milos Krasic
One stop on Marotta's world tour was Munich, which seemed to be to finalise the Molinaro deal, as well as looking for buyers for Amauri, Grygera & Salihamidzic. The signing of Pepe has yet to be officially announced, which seems to be because Agnelli wants to announce of a number of arrivals at once - both to reflect well on him but also to remove the pressure of a single player being his first addition, another intelligent move.
A busy week then, & one which bodes well for the future of the club. forza il Bianconeri!
A busy week then, & one which bodes well for the future of the club. forza il Bianconeri!
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