Spanish giants line up for Barzagli Saturday 5 March, 2005
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Palermo defender Andrea Barzagli is a known target for several Serie A clubs, but has now attracted interest outside the Peninsula.
The Under-21 international impressed at Chievo last season and has been consistently solid in Serie A with surprise package Palermo this year.
He has long been linked with Juventus, Inter, Milan and Roma, but now Spanish newspapers suggest that Barcelona and Real Madrid have joined the race to capture his signature.
“I’ve heard nothing official about this and it seems crazy for clubs like Barca and Real Madrid to be interested in me,” said the 23-year-old. “It’s certainly pleasing to read my name linked with these sides.”
Barzagli has also caught the eye of Azzurri Coach Marcello Lippi, who have him his senior international debut in the 1-0 friendly win over Finland in November.
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we have to get this kid...!