FC Dallas director Andre Zanotta reveals the Bryan Reynolds move to Roma was ‘a rollercoaster’ and what allowed Juventus to intervene.
The full-back was seemingly on the verge of joining the Bianconeri, albeit via a loan at Benevento first, when Roma finally clinched the transfer.
“This deal was a rollercoaster," FCD technical director Andre Zanotta told MLSsoccer.com.
FC Dallas director Andre Zanotta reveals the Bryan Reynolds move to Roma was ‘a rollercoaster’ and what allowed Juventus to intervene.
The full-back was seemingly on the verge of joining the Bianconeri, albeit via a loan at Benevento first, when Roma finally clinched the transfer.
“This deal was a rollercoaster," FCD technical director Andre Zanotta told MLSsoccer.com.
“In the end, we feel very happy that he’s going to such a great club. I had high expectations for him but I didn’t expect after 15 games, all of a sudden he has all these clubs after him.”
Serie A rivals Roma and Juve were the favourites, although Club Brugge also made an interesting proposal.
It seems the Old Lady were able to intercept because of the delay the Giallorossi had in bringing in their new sporting director, Tiago Pinto, who was only able to start from January 1.
“[When] Tiago started in Roma, who started negotiating with the player again," Zanotta added.
"That was the issue. On our side was just small details left. In the end, we felt this was the best for us and Bryan. Roma won the race.
“Bryan is such a great kid and a great talent. I’m very happy for him, I’m sure he’ll do well there. It’ll be fun to watch him.”