Empoli sporting director Marcello Carli reveals Torino tried to sign Riccardo Saponara this summer.
The attacking midfielder provided 11 assists in Serie A last season, and many expected him to move on this summer.
Ultimately the 24-year-old remained in Tuscany, but it has been revealed he could have joined the Granata.
“I got a phonecall from [Torino sporting director Gianluca] Petrachi,” Carli told Tuttosport.
Empoli sporting director Marcello Carli reveals Torino tried to sign Riccardo Saponara this summer.
The attacking midfielder provided 11 assists in Serie A last season, and many expected him to move on this summer.
Ultimately the 24-year-old remained in Tuscany, but it has been revealed he could have joined the Granata.
“I got a phonecall from [Torino sporting director Gianluca] Petrachi,” Carli told Tuttosport.
“He had half a mind to do it, but it never went forward. For us Saponara means talent and quality. This year he’ll play at Empoli, then we’ll see…”