Roma President James Pallotta describes transfer target Steven N’Zonzi as ‘a beast,’ says the club will sign Suso ‘if there is an opportunity’ and jokes he is negotiating for Lionel Messi.
The Giallorossi’s American chief was speaking after his team beat Barcelona 4-2 in last night’s pre-season friendly in Dallas.
The Stadio Olimpico club have made a string of summer signings and Pallotta believes his squad is in the best shape it has been since he bought the club in 2011.
Roma President James Pallotta describes transfer target Steven N’Zonzi as ‘a beast,’ says the club will sign Suso ‘if there is an opportunity’ and jokes he is negotiating for Lionel Messi.
The Giallorossi’s American chief was speaking after his team beat Barcelona 4-2 in last night’s pre-season friendly in Dallas.
The Stadio Olimpico club have made a string of summer signings and Pallotta believes his squad is in the best shape it has been since he bought the club in 2011.
“N’Zonzi is a beast. The issue isn’t about age, it’s about the quality and the sustainability of the deal,” the 60-year-old told newspaper Il Messaggero.
“Suso? If there is an opportunity for us we will take it, but we don’t need another winger.
“On paper, we have the best team we have ever had under me. Schick and Karsdorp are back, Pellegrini and Under have been developing for a year.
“Pastore, Marcano, Cristante and Kluivert are all great signings. The team has been built and organised to score more.
“We have a very good team and we will see what happens.”
Barcelona winger Malcom was all set to sign for Roma from Bordeaux last week, before the Spanish champions hijacked the deal.
And the Brazilian scored the Blaugrana’s second goal against the Giallorossi last night.
“Malcom was an opportunity and we liked him. What happened with him doesn’t change our plans.”
Pallotta was asked about Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival at Juventus, joking that Roma are planning a huge signing of their own.
“He is a fantastic player, but in Italy it will be more difficult for him.
“Will we buy a top player? We are already talking to Barcelona about Messi.”