Giuseppe Rossi’s agent has hinted that this summer could be the transfer window that the player makes a move from Villarreal.
The Italian international, who last played in Serie A for Parma back in 2006-07, has spent the last five seasons on the books of La Liga outfit Villarreal.
Giuseppe Rossi’s agent has hinted that this summer could be the transfer window that the player makes a move from Villarreal.
The Italian international, who last played in Serie A for Parma back in 2006-07, has spent the last five seasons on the books of La Liga outfit Villarreal.
Even as the 25-year-old currently recovers from knee ligament damage sustained in late October – making him a doubt for Euro 2012 with Italy – his agent believes that the summer could see him find a new club.
Talking to Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli, Federico Pastorello acknowledged that any move to Napoli – one club he has been linked with in the past – might have to come with Ezequiel Lavezzi’s sale to raise funds.
“Lavezzi going to England and the money from his sale being used to bring Rossi to Napoli? I cannot confirm this, but it is a possible scenario that Pocho leaves Napoli and I cannot rule out the possibility that Giuseppe does not want Napoli.
“The market is yet to be decided, we must wait and see. Giuseppe has had a difficult year, both for himself and for Villarreal. Can I say that Rossi is ready to wear the shirt of Napoli? No, otherwise I’ll cause a ruckus.”
This last comment is in relation to Rossi’s own words in a recent interview that spoke of his anger at how Pastorello has handled and encouraged rumours of a departure from Villarreal. Even so, Pastorello took time today to suggest a transfer is likelier now than ever before.
“It is normal that you are considering so many things – after five seasons with Villarreal, I believe that all the parties are more susceptible to reasoning with possible offers that arrive.
“We’ll see, but one thing is certain – today, Villarreal is more ready to sell Giuseppe and Giuseppe is more ready to leave Villarreal.”