Onofri confident of landing Gilardino, Genoa confirm negotiations with Fiorentina: Serie A news
Former Genoa manager, Claudio Onofri, believes that signing of Fiorentina striker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alberto-Gilardino-c4324, will complete the Rossoblu’s summer shopping.
Gilardino is linked with a move to Stadio Luigi Ferraris for the past few weeks and the club President, Enrico Preziosi, has also mentioned it several times that he is in talks to sign the Italian international.
Gilardino is reportedly unsettled at Fiorentina and wants a move away from the club. On the other hand, The Griffin are in the market for a new striker to partner http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alberto-c4309 Malesani, sees the
Viola man as an ideal player to fill the role.
Onofri is a huge admirer of the former A.C Milan striker and believes that he will add extra dimension to the team. He also added that the Rossoblu team is complete and a centre forward like Gilardino is the only missing link.
Talking to the reporters Onofri said, “Gilardino can give something extra to an already competitive side. This team is just missing a centre-forward and Gilardino would guarantee at least 15 goals a season. He’d be the cherry on
the cake for a side who could have a very satisfying campaign.”
Preziosi revealed few days back that they are closing in on a deal for the striker and are in advanced talks with the Viola club.
“There are negotiations for Gilardino. Nothing has been finalised yet, but next week will be decisive, as there is an important meeting planned. Am I optimistic? I’m always optimistic. We will do everything we can to bring Gilardino
to Genoa.”
The former Parma striker had a very impressive 2010/11 campaign with Fiorentina and managed to score 12 goals 36 appearances in all competitions. His strike partnership with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Stevan-Jovetic-c34163 was one of the best in the league.
Genoa had an impressive 2010/11 season and finished 10th on Serie A table. Malesani has made several reinforcements to his team and has already added few new players to the squad this season.
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