A number of top European clubs were tracking the top-rated
19-year-old, so in the end it was somewhat of a surprise that he
opted for the Andalucian minnows.
Almeira were clearly hell-bent on signing the Estudiantes striker,
however, as he was handed a seven-year deal which is reported to be
the most expensive in the club's history.
“Piatti becoming UD Almeria’s record signing is not vain, as the
club say that Juventus and Manchester United wanted to secure the
Argentinian’s services as well,” read a statement on Almeira's
official website.
Juventus were long thought to be front-runners for the slinky
striker, who is similar in style and build to Barcelona prodigy
Lionel Messi.