Vidic 'favours' Fiorentina move over Man Utd
Serbia & Montenegro international Nemanja Vidic dreams of
playing in Italy and is likely headed for a Serie A club and not
England, according to the player's agent.
The 24-year-old Spartak Moscow central defender has been linked
with Manchester United and Arsenal but the player's Italian
representative, Silvano Martina, said he is probably going to sign
for a Serie A team.
'There is no interest from Manchester United so far or from Arsenal
either,' Martina said.
'Liverpool showed an interest one month ago but they never
made an official offer.'
Vidic captained Red Star Belgrade before his performances attracted
the interest of, among others, United and Internazionale.
But instead he chose to sign for Spartak and has shown his
qualities as a classic powerful centre back.
Vidic is agile, good in the air and great in the tackle.
He will only be allowed to leave the Russian team if a buyout
clause is satisfied.
'Vidic has a contract from Spartak Moscow until 2008 but has a
release clause he can exercise at any time, provided a payment of
seven million euros is made,' Martina said.
'The player has been happy at Spartak but would like to move
on.
'He will leave in January and his intention is to move to Italy,
but if Manchester showed an interest then he may consider it.
'Vidic's dream is to play in Serie A and he came very close to
signing for Parma but the deal fell through following the scandal
of Parmalat.'
Parma were once one of the most prestigious clubs in Italy but the
financial crisis at former owners Parmalat almost led to their
relegation.
