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TO TMW Radioduring Maracanahe intervened Silvio Pagliariwell-known sports agent and founder of the BSP Football Agency.
Great work by Cristian Shpendi at Cesena. Sign that the Albanian movement is growing:
“Yes, they’re doing well, it’s a growing movement. Shpendi wouldn’t surprise me if he has the opportunity to go to Serie A already in January. For me he’s one of the strongest youngsters around.”
Mitaj, how’s it going?
“He plays in a fantastic team like Al-Ittihad, with Benzema and other champions. Blanc is on the bench and when Mitaj’s level rises it’s even better. We’re satisfied, there are many champions who haven’t gone to winter There, it’s a very high technical level, but it won’t be easy to maintain.”
How do you find Gabbiadini in Arabia?
“Manolo is in Dubai and experiences a different situation, he feels comfortable there. There’s no doubt. The quality of life is high, Dubai above all is an exceptional city, but the level where Mitaj plays is higher. But also the championship of Manolo you have to face him with the right head or you’ll never get the ball.”
Gabbiadini, chapter closed with Serie A?
“I think Manolo has two years left on his contract and is not thinking of returning. He is going through this experience with the right head, as a top player, he doesn’t want to return.”
Italian has entered the world of Bologna now:
“It always takes a little time for someone who arrives and has already proven to be an excellent coach. Now he is doing well and I am convinced that it will continue to grow. Let’s not forget, however, that Bologna has lost a couple of important players, especially Zirkzee who was replaced by Castro, who is still a 2004 player. Let’s hope Dallinga gets unstuck otherwise there are some problems ahead.”
Did you expect Zirkzee’s difficulties at United?
“Yes, because he is better suited to Spain, but I also expect Manchester to insist. These guys who come from outside need to be given months. The fans certainly shouldn’t have expected a player with 30 goals, which he isn’t. I expect more from him but also more patience from the club. After 3 months they send players away, it’s absurd.”
In January what could be the most important movement?
“I believe that Juve needs to get something behind them, they are already moving. They need more than one player, say Skriniar, but I also expect something different from Giuntoli. If Milik doesn’t recover, they will also need someone in that role. It won’t be easy for Giuntoli , not having a large wallet, given how much was spent in June, it will be very complicated.”
Lookman at PSG already in January: do you believe it?
“If I know the Percassi family well, if the right offer arrives they will sell. However, it depends on the ranking, because they don’t say it but they are definitely thinking about the Scudetto.”
Do you see Chiesa’s return?
“It could happen. I think we haven’t seen Chiesa again after the injury, otherwise he could also play in the Premier League. If they send him back, it means he’s not 100%, they’re not stupid. I would stay there until the end of the year , then I would take stock and consider a return if necessary.”
The favorite for Serie A?
“It’s very competitive. There are 4 teams fighting and anything can happen. Let’s see Juve’s market, if Cristiano Giuntoli gets the two names right, he could be among the favourites. Inter is a given, Conte is still in March It’s difficult to overthrow him up there. If Napoli and Juve manage to get the second lines up, it’s painful.”
Meanwhile, an extra transfer window from 1st to 10th June has been approved:
“For me, the market being open until the end of August is absurd… It hurts the clubs, the players themselves and the coaches. I would only do it from 1st to 31st July in the summer.”