Camoranesi likely to leave
Tuesday 12 June, 2007
Mauro Camoranesi’s agent has admitted that his client may follow David Trezeguet out of the Juventus door.
The winger is in talks regarding a contract renewal, but an agreement may be difficult to reach given that he wants a significant pay increase to stay on in Turin.
And after David Trezeguet sent the Juventus hierarchy a clear ‘I’m out of here’ signal during his goal celebration on Sunday, a Camoranesi exit may also be on the horizon.
“I was at the stadium with Mauro and when we saw David’s reaction we were both surprised as we didn’t think things were that bad,” said Sergio Fortunato.
“It seemed like David wanted to tell us that we should also go, even if our situation is different from his.
“The club has offered us a pay rise and an extension, but that might not be enough.
“I will meet [general director Jean-Claude] Blanc shortly, but if the numbers don’t change then I think we will need to take a decision.”
Juventus renewed Gianluigi Buffon’s contract last week and are hoping that other key players will follow the goalkeeper’s example, but Fortunato is critical of the club’s attitude.
“They can just say that they hope we will sign a new contract, but Juve need six or seven top-quality players excluding Buffon for next season in Serie A.
“I don’t think Mauro will stay with this contract, especially as he has already received some offers from Italy and from Spain.
“Roma? We certainly hope so as Mauro would like to play there,” concluded Fortunato.
Meanwhile, Juve sporting director Alessio Secco is expected to meet Trezeguet’s father and agent in the next few days.
Although the Frenchman has made it clear that he is off, the Old Lady will have one more go at convincing him to stay on with them.