The Rossoblu chief reveals that AS http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603 came with a better offer but he had already promised the striker to the Nerazzurri; insists he fought hard to keep the forward at Stadio Luigi.
Genoa President Enrico Preziosi has confirmed that they have sold http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan, and reveals that AS Roma were a little too late with a better offer for the striker.
The Rossoblu striker was spotted leaving the Nerazzurri headquarters, after which director Marco Branca declared to the awaiting press that the forward now belongs to the Milan outfit.
Preziosi stated that he did not want Palacio to leave Genoa, and insisted that he tried everything he could to make the aggressor stay with them for another season.
The Grifone chief was all praise for the Argentine national, stating that the aggressor had three wonderful seasons with the Rossoblu, where he gave his absolute all every time he went onto the pitch.
The Italian businessman insisted that he signed Alberto Gilardino in January to form a partnership with the 30-year-old, and he is sad to have to let him go.
The President stated that Inter Milan should be really happy at the transfer, as he believed that they have grabbed a wonderful bargain.
While talking to Radio Mana Mana, the 64-year-old said:
“I did everything I could to keep hold of Palacio. He had three wonderful seasons with us, giving his all on the field and off it. Inter don’t know what a great bargain they’ve got. I signed http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alberto-Gilardino-c4324 in January precisely
to form a great strike partnership with Palacio, but then this is the way it went.”
The transfer of the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Boca-Juniors-c38658 ace is believed to be worth €11m.
Preziosi revealed that AS Roma offered three million more than the Nerazzurri, but stated that he had shaken Massimo Moratti’s hand three hours earlier.
The Grifone executive also stated that he has had no negotiations with the Giallorossi for Alexander Merkel or http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Andreas-Granqvist-c5728.
The Rossoblu are yet to decide on their coach for the next season, and the favourable options include Gigi De Canio, who rescued them from relegation last season, and Gigi Del Neri, who has been strongly linked with the bench.
Genoa President insisted that he is leaning towards De Canio, but the final decision will be taken after due consideration.
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