Samp cling to Pazzini and Palombo Sunday 30 May, 2010
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Sampdoria won’t weaken the squad or sell Giampaolo Pazzini and Angelo Palombo, assures President Riccardo Garrone.
Although the Blucerchiati qualified for the Champions League preliminary round, there are fears from fans after Juventus poached both Coach Gigi Del Neri and director general Beppe Marotta.
“I would like to speak from the heart on Pazzini and Palombo, but I prefer to keep a rein on myself and use my brain,” said Garrone.
“The team will not be weakened. I have asked our new directors for two plans of action, although I know full well we’ll only have one week to switch before the end of the transfer market if we qualify for the Champions League.”
Pazzini has a good chance of being in the World Cup squad and has been linked with both Juventus and Napoli.
“Aurelio De Laurentiis says it’s his dream to have Pazzini at Napoli – I think it’s going to stay just a dream.”
Teammate Antonio Cassano has a lot of popular support, but was left out of the 2010 World Cup side by Marcello Lippi.
“It is a pity not seeing Cassano in the Nazionale, as Lippi’s refusal is incomprehensible.”
FI