Clubs show interest as Giuly edges towards Barca exit
Barcelona forward Ludovic Giuly is set to leave the Spanish
champions at the end of this season - and could sign with either
Marseille or Monaco, his father said Thursday.
Giuly's contract with the Catalan giants expires at the end of next
season, but the former France international recently said his is
keen on a return to France.
Dominique Giuly, who represents his 31-year-old son, said
Marseille, former club Monaco and two Italian clubs - Fiorentina
and Juventus - have so far shown interest.
"Ludovic has spoken with (Barcelona coach) Frank Rijkaard. There's
an 80 percent chance he will be leaving Barca."
He added: "Marseille have made enquiries, and Monaco have also said
they are interested. Two Italian clubs, Fiorentina and Juventus,
are also interested."
Giuly came through the Lyon set-up as a teenager before moving in
1998 to Monaco, whom he left following their defeat to FC Porto in
the 2004 Champions League final.
He signed for Barcelona and finally won a Champions League winners
medal when the Spanish league giants won the final in 2006.
