El Kaddouri 'only wants Juve'
By Football Italia staff
Brescia talent Omar El Kaddouri has reiterated he “has a gentleman’s agreement with Juventus” and is ready to wait until he can get a free transfer in 2013.
The youngster had been in advanced negotiations with Parma, but the move collapsed when he made it clear he was waiting for the Bianconeri.
“It is not normal for Brescia to ask for €3m for a player who effectively is at his first season as a protagonist in Serie B,” agent Daniele Striani told Sky Sport Italia.
“That is especially true when we consider his contract expires in June 2013. Parma wanted him, but were not decisive enough.
“Then Juve came and it’s evident that when Juventus want you, your priorities change. Omar has a gentleman’s agreement with Juventus and he will respect it.”
Even if the Bianconeri do sign El Kaddouri, it is likely they will loan him out to gain experience, with Sampdoria and Pescara already showing an interest.
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Brescia must let El Kaddouri leave
By Football Italia staff
Omar El Kaddouri’s agent is keen for his client to be allowed to leave Serie B outfit Brescia this summer, amid links to Serie A and Juventus.
The Belgian midfielder is reportedly in agreement with the Bianconeri over a future transfer, but his agent yesterday suggested that Brescia are holding up the switch because of their transfer fee demands.
Speaking today on the issue, Daniele Striani suggested that the club should consider meeting the player’s wish to leave.
“I spoke yesterday with President Corioni for 45 minutes, and whilst it is right that Brescia have their own interests in mind, the player has made a choice,” El Kaddouri’s representative told Radio Calciomercato on Wednesday.
“He played virtually for free for a long time, his attachment to the cause at Brescia has already been shown, now it would be appropriate that the other party do the same.
“This is a player who has had a good season and seen his prospects grow significantly.
“His future? At this time there are only two options - Juventus immediately, with the possibility of a loan to another Serie A club, or we wait for his contract to expire in 2013.
“We do not intend to evaluate any other possibilities.”