Agent: Tiago is staying
Juventus midfielder Tiago Mendes’ agent insists that he is staying in Turin, despite his latest limp showing in Catania.
The Portuguese outcast was given a chance to shine at the Stadio Massimino, but he struggled to make an impact and was substituted at half-time.
With reports that Liverpool star Mohamed Sissoko is set to join the Bianconeri, it had been suggested that Tiago would make way, but he now seems determined to win over the Juve faithful.
“I really think that he will stay in Turin,” agent Roberto Calenda claimed on Radio Radio TV.
“We spoke to the Coach this morning and he told us that he was happy with Tiago’s performance on Saturday and that the substitution was to do with the formation.
“You can’t deny that the lad has found it difficult to settle in at Juve, but he is an important player and they paid a lot of money for him.
“It’ll take a bit of time because our League is tough, but Tiago gets on really well with his teammates, the directors and the tactician. I repeat, all we need is some patience.”
Meanwhile, Sergio Almiron’s proposed move to Greek side Olympiacos seems to have broken down.
“I discussed all the options with Olympiacos and there was an agreement between the clubs for a loan deal with a possible buy-out in the summer,” Calenda explained.
“But the lad decided that he would rather stay put and see what happens. He wanted to wait a bit and the Greeks weren’t willing to delay.”
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