Zalayeta going to Sampdoria? (14 Viewers)

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Zalayeta to go for Samp
Wednesday 5 April, 2006
Juventus’ Marcelo Zalayeta has reportedly snubbed a summer move to Bordeaux, in favour of staying in Italy with Sampdoria.

The 27-year-old first joined the Stadio Delle Alpi outfit in November 1997 but wants to leave given his lack of use this term.

The Uruguayan has rarely featured for the Old Lady with Fabio Capello preferring to alternate his attacking trio of David Trezeguet, Alessandro Del Piero and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Zalayeta was already on the verge of leaving last summer but was convinced to remain after expertly filling in for Trezeguet during his injury problems.

However, he now believes it is time for regular first team football and Juve, albeit reluctantly, are prepared to release him.

French side Bordeaux, a revelation in Ligue 1 this term, were said to be his likely next destination but he has now reportedly opted for a Samp switch instead.

Juventus netted the then youngster from Penarol, but have shipped him out to Empoli, Sevilla and Perugia on loan during his Bianconeri stay.

His exit will undoubtedly see Juventus bring in a new striker which is likely to be one of their former youth team players.

Raffaele Palladino and Rej Volpato, currently on loan at Livorno and Siena respectively, are in a good position to win a Turin recall

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YES!! I want either Volpato or Palladino back at Juve, they can be our future

 

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[Mark]

I would prefer Palladino but I would let them get more games in serie A and buy Suazo or Vucinic.

 

[flieeeekke]

silly of him to snub bordeaux. they will play in the champions league after all.

 

[Sadomin]

Quite understandable that he wants to play stay in Italy after so many years there. Good move for Juventus, for Sampdoria and for Zalayeta.

 

[Rami]

Thought I should highlight his career with us:

1997-98
Serie A: 5 matches 1 Goal
Coppa: 2 matches
Total: f7 Matches 1 Goal

1998-99
Serie A: 1 Match
Coppa:1 Match two goals
CL: 1 Match
Total: 3 Matches 2 goals

2001-02
Serie A: 11 Matches
Coppa:8 Matches 5 goals
CL: 4 Matches 1 goal
Total: 23 Matches 6 goals

2002-03
Serie A: 22 Matches 4 goals
Coppa: 4 Matches 2 goals
Italian Supercup: 1 match
CL:9 Matches 2 goals
Total: 36 Matches 8 goals

2003-04
Serie A: 2 Matches
Coppa: 4 Matches 2 goals
CL: 3 Matches 1 goals
Total: 9 Matches 3 goals

2004-2005
Serie A: 28 Matches 6 goals
Coppa: 2 Matches 1 goal
CL: 8 Matches 2 goals
Total: 38 Matches 9 goals

2005-06:
Serie A: 14 Matches 1 goal
Coppa: 4 Matches
Italian Super Cup: 1 Match
CL: 5 Matches
Total: 24 Matches 1 goal

CAREER TOTAL
Serie A: 83 Matches 12 goals
Coppa: 25 Matches 12 goals
Italian Super Cup: 2 Matches
CL: 30 Matches 6 goals
Total: 140 Matches goals

 

[PhRoZeN]

Thought I should highlight his career with us:


CAREER TOTAL
Serie A: 83 Matches 12 goals
Coppa: 25 Matches 12 goals
Italian Super Cup: 2 Matches
CL: 30 Matches 6 goals
Total: 140 Matches goals

Most of them matches for him lasted only 15 minutes. I think his been great with us especially as a back up striker, pity capello couldnt use him more when needed. He scored some very important goals and has been one of the few loyal players.

If he does go, wish is the most likely case then I wish him the best

 

[Joaco]

Good luck Marcelo

 

[Boksic]

is he leaving on a Bosman or do we get a fee?

 

[Muha]

i never liked him... but after looking at his record, i guess he is someone to admire...

being on the bench for almost 8 years is not an easy thing....

Anyways.. Good luck Zala.

 

[Chico]

Good luck Marcelo

I agree, he was a fantastically loyal player, and Juve thank you Zala. I still remember his goal against Barca 3 years ago in the quarter final of the Champions League. Best wishes mate. Its thanks to players like him, Amoruso and Padovano, our super-sub strikers, that Juve do so well
For the future, I would like us to bring back someone from Palladino, Sculli and Volpato, preferably one of the first two:toast:

 

[Maher]

take zlatan with him

 

[Daddi]

and Capello too bring Spaletti, Muntari, Pizarro and Cassano

 

[giovanotti]

Yessssss Palladino,finally a young Italian striker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[PhRoZeN]

Yessssss Palladino,finally a young Italian striker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You wish.. I can already see capello bringing in an ex player to replace him.. prolly be someone like delvecchio

 

[Mr. Gol]

Good luck to Zalayeta, the best backup striker imaginable...

 

[Tino]

I hope he will be happy there!

maybe he become serie a topscorrer!

 

[Philipp00]

I wish him good luck. He never complained and was always a loyal player. some players complain if the are sitting two matches on the bench. Zalayeta never complained. I hope he will find his luck at Sampdoria.

 

[Gep]

Could we use Zalayeta in trade for Foti the Youngster of samp? Every Team in europe are after him.

 

[Mark]

I don't see official news that he signed an extension with Juve so he would leave on a free. I say Suazo is the man.

 

[JuventinMalti]

Yes Zalyeta, although not a super star has always been loyal to the team and even coming on pitch he looks determined, he always gave his best even if it wasn't good enough. Much more admirable than other so called stars who don't run for a ball lest they bruise their ego...Farewell Marcelo and thanks for your services, the fans appreciate it.