Giuseppe Savoldi, football's first million pound player, believes a team from Spain could offer €100m for Torino striker Andrea Belotti.

The 69-year-old was signed by Napoli from Bologna in 1975 for a then World Record £1.2m fee.

"I never had issues because of how much was paid for me. I can say that after the transfer I felt more of a responsibility towards the fans. No teammate ever dared made a joke about it, I myself said the sum was excessive."

Giuseppe Savoldi, football's first million pound player, believes a team from Spain could offer €100m for Torino striker Andrea Belotti.

The 69-year-old was signed by Napoli from Bologna in 1975 for a then World Record £1.2m fee.

"I never had issues because of how much was paid for me. I can say that after the transfer I felt more of a responsibility towards the fans. No teammate ever dared made a joke about it, I myself said the sum was excessive."

"Belotti? I don’t know him personally, but two years ago I expressed my opinions on him, long before he developed at Palermo.

"He doesn’t excel in one thing because he can do everything, he’s a modern striker. Plus he’s a modest guy. I can tell without knowing him personally."

The striker now has an €100m clause written in his contract for foreign teams, but does the former Napoli man think it possible that someone would pay this?

"I think it’s possible. If he continues like this, the offers will come. Torino didn’t make this clause for nothing, they know the young lad can become very strong.

"Perhaps the team that could offer this much would come from Spain, as it is the most similar to our league."

Belotti's side Torino take on Juventus in the Turin derby on Sunday. Does Savoldi think the Granata have a chance?

"Torino will have to play to their full potential if they want to have a chance against Juventus, who are currently having a bit of a down period.

"Even if their players may be suffering some fatigue, Juve have a lot of options that can create something out of nothing.

"Belotti needs no advice because I know he’s a great guy. He’s stronger than the price tag on him."

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