Palermo to resist offers from Europe's elite for their Argentine
playmaker, who appears keen on staying...
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has confirmed
an array of top European clubs are interested in Javier Pastore,
but remains confident of keeping him for at least another
season.
The 21-year-old Argentine international is enjoying a stellar
season for the Rosanero, drawing interest from Barcelona, Real
Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United, who are all tempted to make
a move.
"People talk, the big clubs are looking around, but it's not just
Barcelona interested," Zamparini told Stadionews.it.
"Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid too. Carlo Ancelotti
has always liked Pastore ever since he was at Milan. He wanted him
there, but we got him instead.
"In any case, I have spoken with his agent and he thinks it's best
for Pastore to stay at Palermo for another year for his own
development, and I agree with this."
The chief's vision is being supported by the player himself, who
offered his own interpretation on his future.
"I am happy in Palermo. I don't know what will happen in the
future. But, at the moment it looks like I will be staying," he
said.
