Raffaele Palladino (12 Viewers)

francesco

Till death do us part!
Jul 25, 2006
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Palladino's Genoa Move Is Off

Raffaele Palladino’s move to Genoa has gone up in smoke after the player snubbed the Rossoblu according to Tuttomercatoweb.

The Juventus striker was on the verge of joining the port-city side only for the move to collapse last minute.

Just hours ago, Genoa president Enrico Preziosi, seemed confident that Palladino was their man.

However, in a twist to the transfer, Palladino has decided not to go to the Grifoni.

Tuttomercatoweb claims that Sampdoria have hijacked the deal by offering Palladino a better contract and better wage packet in order to stop their cross town rivals from landing him.

Napoli have also raised eyebrows as the player, for now, will not be moving anywhere.

Genoa finished mid-table last term following their return to the big time from Serie B. The club is currently looking to strengthen as they try and mount a challenge next season but it seems as if they will need to up their stakes if they are to land promising players.

Palladino is one of Serie A’s up and coming stars but it seems as if the Grifoni have missed out on he player following Samp’s assault on the deal.

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francesco

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Jul 25, 2006
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Genoa push for Palla

Genoa are stepping up their efforts to lure unsettled Juventus striker Raffaele Palladino, but he looks likely to stay in Turin.

Last week it seemed that Palladino was on the road to Marassi after successful negotiations between the two clubs.

The transfer seemed to suit the former Livorno man, who expressed his frustration last season after a lack of first-team opportunities with the Old Lady cost him a place at Euro 2008.

Genoa President Enrico Preziosi even declared that the deal was done, but the move stalled when the talented forward had second thoughts.

It now seems that Palla is unwilling to take a pay cut to join Genoa and may opt to stay with the Bianconeri and fight for a place.

Grifone directors met with Palladino’s agent Beppe Bozzo yesterday in the hope of coming to an agreement and Coach Gian Piero Gasperini insists that he is positive, but sources suggest that the Neapolitan hitman is leaning towards staying put.

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Mar 14, 2004
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Palladino, who is considered as one of Italy’s best young players, has been strongly tipped to leave the Bianconero after a frustrating season during which he made just 14 Serie A starts, often sitting on the bench, or playing in an unfamiliar wide midfield role.

Juventus have been working feverishly to try and sell the skilful 24-year-old, and it seemed that late last they had arranged for him to join Genoa.

Rossoblu President Enrico Preziosi even came out in the press announcing that a deal had been done, but Palladino then rejected the transfer at the last minute.

It seems that the Neapolitan is unwilling to take a paycut, and he is now ready to stay in Turin and fight for his place next season.

Palladino will face some serious competition though, as in addition to Alex Del Piero and David Trezeguet, he will also be up against new signing Amauri, and Sebastian Giovino, who will return from his loan spell at Empoli. Vincenzo Iaquinta also could still yet stay, despite his lack of action last season.
 

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