Milito Could Be Next For Juve – Agent
Following today’s purchase of Livorno defender Dario Knezevic, Juventus could soon add another player to their ranks in the form of Real Zaragoza hitman Diego Milito.
Milito is almost certain to leave Zaragoza this summer following their shock relegation into the second tier of Spanish football.
The 29-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Juventus over the past week or so, and it was reported a few days ago that the Italians had sent a representative to Spain to make contact over a possible transfer.
Milito’s agent, Fernando Hidalgo, is in Italy today, and he has confirmed that there is a good chance of his client joining Juventus, although he rules out some reported interest from Roma.
"Diego could also leave on loan,” said Hidalgo, referring to the transfer of Knezevic, who has joined Juve originally on a loan deal.
“Zaragoza are in the second division and cannot afford a player like him.
"A UEFA agent told me that the player was also of interest to Roma, but [transfer director] Daniele Pradè has denied this.
"Juventus have a good chance [of buying him] and if there is an opportunity to return to Italy it would be a welcome return."
Milito, who has a minimum fee release clause in his contract of €20m, played for Genoa from 2003 to 2005, scoring 33 goals in just 59 games.
Gianni Wilson