The Neverending Story-Cassano to Juve (44 Viewers)
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Cassano nets AIC support Monday 17 October, 2005
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The Italian Players’ Association is ready to intervene if Antonio Cassano is frozen out of the Roma squad for failing to accept a new contract.
Talks regarding an extension broke down again at the weekend, with the club insisting that they will hold no more negotiations.
That has led to the distinct possibility that the attacker could be forced to sit on the sidelines until his present agreement expires in June 2006.
But the Italian Players’ Association (AIC) have insisted they will support the Azzurri man if that happens.
"We are in daily contact with both Cassano and his agent," stated AIC chief Sergio Campana.
"If they want us to mediate with the club then we will do that. If the club take a stance that impedes his contract then we could ask for his present deal to be rescinded."
Numerous Italian clubs have opted for such tactics when faced with the prospect of losing a player on a Bosman free transfer.
Just last month, Udinese dropped star striker Vincenzo Iaquinta from the squad until he did eventually put pen to paper.
Cassano was expected to sign a new contract this month, but the club grew tired of the known Juventus target’s demands.
"Negotiations with Cassano have ended," stated chief operating officer Rosella Sensi on Saturday.
"We made him an important offer, but he didn’t give us a reply. Our tolerance has terminated. I will no longer meet with Cassano or his agent."
A move now looks inevitable, with the club also suggesting yesterday that they would consider a January sale.
Italian champions Juventus are again being linked even if the Turin giants are keeping quiet.
"Nobody who is registered at this club will comment on Cassano from today," stated transfer guru Luciano Moggi.
source: channel4.com
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The Italian Players’ Association is ready to intervene if Antonio Cassano is frozen out of the Roma squad for failing to accept a new contract.
Talks regarding an extension broke down again at the weekend, with the club insisting that they will hold no more negotiations.
That has led to the distinct possibility that the attacker could be forced to sit on the sidelines until his present agreement expires in June 2006.
But the Italian Players’ Association (AIC) have insisted they will support the Azzurri man if that happens.
"We are in daily contact with both Cassano and his agent," stated AIC chief Sergio Campana.
"If they want us to mediate with the club then we will do that. If the club take a stance that impedes his contract then we could ask for his present deal to be rescinded."
Numerous Italian clubs have opted for such tactics when faced with the prospect of losing a player on a Bosman free transfer.
Just last month, Udinese dropped star striker Vincenzo Iaquinta from the squad until he did eventually put pen to paper.
Cassano was expected to sign a new contract this month, but the club grew tired of the known Juventus target’s demands.
"Negotiations with Cassano have ended," stated chief operating officer Rosella Sensi on Saturday.
"We made him an important offer, but he didn’t give us a reply. Our tolerance has terminated. I will no longer meet with Cassano or his agent."
A move now looks inevitable, with the club also suggesting yesterday that they would consider a January sale.
Italian champions Juventus are again being linked even if the Turin giants are keeping quiet.
"Nobody who is registered at this club will comment on Cassano from today," stated transfer guru Luciano Moggi.
source: channel4.com
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