Agent denies Pasqual talk Monday 28 May, 2007
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Fiorentina defender Manuel Pasqual is not close to joining Juventus, according to the player’s agent.
The Viola youngster has recently been paired with the Old Lady, as the Bianconeri look to strengthen their squad in view of the immediate return to Serie A, but the news was not confirmed by the former Arezzo man’s representative.
“Juve are interested in Pasqual? This is the first time I have heard about it,” said Gastone Rizzato to radiofiorentina.it.
“In any case, there is no truth in these reports. It is flattering for us to hear that an important outfit like Juventus is interested in the player, but at the time being the only club which can decide Pasqual’s future is Fiorentina,” added the Gigliato’s agent.
“Manuel is very glad to be here, with this team and in this city that has done so much for him and to whom he will always be grateful. Furthermore, the club management is pleased with his performances.”
Pasqual was included in Roberto Donadoni’s Italy squad for the Euro 2008 qualifiers with the Faroe Islands and Lithuania on June 2 and 6.