Giovinco stalls Amauri move
While Palermo request Sebastian Giovinco as part of the transfer, Amauri suddenly announces he might not join Juventus after all!
This week President Maurizio Zamparini dubbed Amauri “98 per cent a Juve player” and the striker has not disguised his intention to join the Champions League competitors next season.
The only hold-up has been between the two clubs, as the Rosanero are officially demanding Under-21 starlet Giovinco – currently on loan at Empoli – in a co-ownership deal.
“Amauri is in charge of his future,” explained director of sport Rino Foschi. “We will try to make him happy and have met with Juventus. There is no agreement yet, although it won’t be difficult to reach one.
“Clearly Giovinco is among our top choices in the transfer, but it’s up to Juventus to sell 50 per cent of his contract so that he can play first team football. Another alternative is Antonio Nocerino.”
However, this evening Amauri sensationally put a stop to any negotiations with a shock announcement.
“It’s not certain I am leaving this season. At the end of the campaign I will talk to Zamparini and he’ll set out his plans.
“Having said that, I think the great project to reach the Champions League should have been founded last year. That is my greatest regret, not being able to take this team to the Champions League.”
Nonetheless, this Sunday’s clash with Sampdoria is likely to be his last in a Palermo shirt at the Stadio Barbera and as thanks for his hard work he could be given the captain’s armband.
“It would be wonderful and fill me with pride, but it’s a delicate situation and I’ll talk to Andrea Barzagli about it during the week. As well as being the captain, he is my friend.”
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