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Samp set Quagliarella price
Samp set Quagliarella price Monday 11 June, 2007
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Sampdoria director general Beppe Marotta has valued Fabio Quagliarella at over £10m, but says the Blucerchiati will do all they can to keep him.
The forward’s impressive season was crowned by a brace in Wednesday’s Euro 2008 qualifier against Lithuania, making him one of the hottest properties on the transfer market.
“We are evaluating his future, every decision must be taken with Udinese who co-own the player, but we have an excellent relationship with them,” Marotta told Rai Radio Anch’io Sport.
“The player’s value is set by the market itself,” he explained, having earlier claimed that they were unlikely to receive a bid which they deemed reasonable for the Azzurri newcomer.
“If I compare Quagliarella to Alberto Gilardino and Francesco Tavano, I would say that he can be considered intermediate between the two of them and can be valued at approximately £10-14m.
“Obviously we want to keep him and will do all we can, but we must consider the financial needs of both us and Udinese. In any case, we will only consider extraordinary offers, otherwise we will keep him.”
Marotta confirmed that there are many outfits interested in the player’s services, especially due to his relatively young age.
“Many outfits are keen on signing Quagliarella, he is 23-years-old and can still improve a lot,” he explained.
We will do what we can to keep him, but we will need to understand what other clubs are willing to offer,” concluded the Blucerchiato.
Quagliarella, a reported target for Juventus and Manchester United, declared that he only wants to be granted continuous playing time.
“I am on a co-ownership deal and that may be renewed. The important thing now is for me to play consistently,” stated the Naples-born striker after the victory against Lithuania. |
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