Inter Milan midfielder http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Thiago-Motta-c34897 attracts FC Zenit Saint Petersburg – Serie A Update
Media speculations are connecting Thiago Motta with a switch to FC Zenit Saint Petersburg for some time now. However, the player’s agent, Dario Canovi, spoke to the media this Saturday to dismiss the rumours.
According to Canovi, the player is happy with the Nerazzurri and there has been no formal requisitions made by the Russian outfit, nor has the Italian side spoken to the player of any moves made by Zenit.
“He is happy at http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 and is ready to remain even until his present agreement runs out. The club just have to tell us what they want,” said Canovi.
Zenit Saint Petersburg apparently made an offer of 15 million Euros for the player, although he is serving Internazionale for a 3 million Euro yearly wage. However, Motta’s intentions of staying at Nerazzurri might put hurdles in Sine-Belo-Golubye’s decision
to strengthen their midfield.
On the other hand, Motta’s contract with Inter runs out in two years time but the club has not shown any sign of extending the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 international’s stay.
“Inter have yet to tell us of their intentions with regard to whether or not they want to renew his contract,” the agent told the reporters.
The player joined the Italian outfit in 2009 when he and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Diego-Milito-c11166 joined the club from Genoa FC for an undisclosed fee. Since then, the player has not only provided precious goals to La Beneamata, but also his ability to stretch the field has proven
his playmaking http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Skills-c40539. Over a span of two seasons, the player has made 45 league appearances in the Nerazzurri jersey.
In addition to the Serie A outfit, the player has earned a spot in the Italian national team. The 28-year-old footballer played Under-17 and Under-23 football for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Brazil-c2858. After his recruitment at San Siro, the player remained in close contact with Cesare
Prandelli. This year Motta played two friendly games in Azzurri jersey and scored the winning goal against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Slovenia-c3008 in UEFA Euro 2012 Qualifiers.
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