Former Italy forward Antonio Cassano has announced that he is leaving Verona but not retiring from football – and he could be about to join Genoa.
Verona confirmed on Monday morning that Cassano would be departing the club, only a fortnight after his arrival, but the 35-year-old was quick to clarify that reports of him hanging up his boots were false.
Former Italy forward Antonio Cassano has announced that he is leaving Verona but not retiring from football – and he could be about to join Genoa.
Verona confirmed on Monday morning that Cassano would be departing the club, only a fortnight after his arrival, but the 35-year-old was quick to clarify that reports of him hanging up his boots were false.
“I don’t have the intention of quitting football, simply put I don’t feel like continuing with Hellas Verona,” read a statement penned by him but tweeted by his wife, Carolina Marcialis.
“Physically I’m very good, as I was in 15 days of preparation, but mentally I’m not stimulated to continue with this club!
“Thank-you from the heart to President Setti, the sporting director Fusco, [Coach] Pecchia and the squad for accepting me! AC.”
Premium Sport has since claimed that Cassano could now be heading to Genoa.
The broadcaster explains the ex-Roma and Sampdoria ace held talks with Grifone President Enrico Preziosi “a few months ago” and that “the situation may develop in the next few hours”.