Moggi: 'Melo was overpriced!' Sunday 2 August, 2009
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Former Juventus director general Luciano Moggi casts his eye over the new season, including why his old club paid “double” what Felipe Melo is worth.
The man at the centre of the Calciopoli scandal continues to watch the Serie A scene and now acts as a pundit.
He was not impressed at the Bianconeri’s purchase of Felipe Melo for £21.5m, including Marco Marchionni, from Fiorentina.
“That is far too much and I would never have spent that. In fact, I would not have paid more than half that sum,” snapped Moggi.
“He is a good player. A bit slow, he can make a good partnership with [Momo] Sissoko, but not at those figures.”
The disgraced transfer guru also commented on the overall shape of Serie A this season and Milan’s evident problems.
“I don’t think Milan will remain with this squad, but in any case they are a step behind Inter and Juve.
“Then I see Roma and Fiorentina, followed by Genoa and Napoli. Palermo can also have a very good campaign.