Roma redeemed Angelino from Leipzig for a total sum of around five million, reveals the Corriere dello Sport in its online edition. Which also reveals a sensational backstory: Tiago Pinto, new director of Bournemouth, tried right up until the end to steal the player from his former club. As? Going straight to him, tempting him with a rich financial offer.
The boy and his entourage, however, said no. Angelino, who De Rossi obviously likes a lot, is doing well in Rome and in Roma.