Fact is, if Balzaretti was here he would be able to challenge Moronaro for a spot and be the alternative, probably performing better than this worthless talent. At La Viola he is rightfully second choice to Pasqual, who is easily the better player than both of them. Sure, Balzaretti might be an average player but he's better than Molinaro and was a true fighter for us in Serie B. That's what matters. It didn't make any sense to offload him whatsoever.
Now we're stuck with only one left-back who is potentially the worst left-back I have seen consistently play for a top side. And yeah, he's worse than Paramatti.