Euro-Gasp makes Genoa pledge Sunday 17 May, 2009
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Genoa have qualified for the Europa League and Gian Piero Gasperini celebrated by pledging to stay for another year.
The Coach has been heavily linked with the jobs at Juventus, Milan and Roma, but announced he would continue on the Rossoblu bench.
“I will stay at Genoa next season. We will try to create a competitive squad, albeit realising that this year's results will be difficult to improve upon,” said Gasp.
The 2-2 draw with Chievo today means they will be playing in Europe next term, but have all but lost sight of the Champions League.
“It is immensely satisfying, because this is only the second time since the war that Genoa have qualified for a European competition.
“The fans have been fantastic and it's only right they celebrate now. There are a few regrets over today's game, as it seemed to be cursed with the number of chances we had.
“At the moment, seeing as we have so many injuries, we should just be happy with qualifying for Europe and not have too many regrets about the Champions League.”