Udinese win 'Quagliagol’ auction
Udinese have secured the full ownership of Fabio Quagliarella after winning their blind auction with Sampdoria.
The clubs had failed to resolve the player’s contract status before the June 20 deadline and presented their bids in sealed envelopes on Wednesday, which were then opened this afternoon.
“I am leaving an important club to join another great one,” said Quagliarella to Radio Radio.
“We mustn’t forget that the Bianconeri were in the Champions League two years ago. I am flattered by the fact that they invested so much on me.”
Whispers suggest that Udinese made a £5m bid for Sampdoria’s 50 per cent stake in the Azzurri man, approximately £600,000 more than Doria offered for the Friuli club’s half.
“I don’t think Udinese will now let me leave – unless they receive a very important offer,” added the 23-year-old.
“Juventus and Roma want me? Now it’s fantasy football, but you can never say never.”
The player’s agent had stated earlier in the day that the former Ascoli man was a target for Manchester United, although the Premiership outfit had yet to contact him.
“I know there is some interest from Manchester United. I am very proud of it, just as he is,” said Silvio Pagliari to BBC Sport.
“However, they have had no contact with me or with Sampdoria. In any case, he would definitely be keen on playing in England.
“I don’t know when Fabio will decide his future. The transfer window is open until August 31 and at the time being we have no preference.
“The first club that shows us they want to sign Quagliarella will be the one we will play for.”
Rumours have led to speculation that Udinese might now cash in on the Italian international, although sporting director Pietro Leonardi declared that he would be going nowhere.
“There are many things that we need to consider,” added Pagliari.
“Many big clubs in Italy are interested in Fabio, like Inter and Juventus, and he would have no problem to play for clubs like Manchester, Chelsea or Arsenal.
“I think something between £10m and £13.5m will be enough to secure the player’s services.”
Source: Channel 4
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