Valencia set for Italian clearout
Friday 11 March, 2005
Valencia’s Italian contingent look set for summer moves after the recent sacking of Claudio Ranieri.
The Italian tactician brought in Stefano Fiore, Bernardo Corradi, Emiliano Moretti and Marco Di Vaio (pictured) at the start of this term, but their futures at the Mestalla are now in doubt.
Reports in Spain suggest that the four former Serie A stars don’t feature in the plans of new boss Antonio Lopez.
He is understood to have authorised the club to look for potential buyers at the end of the season.
Midfielder Fiore has been associated with Fiorentina and Inter in the last six months, after his move from Lazio.
Corradi, who also left the Olimpico in the summer, is a possible Fiorentina target even if Tottenham are also keen.
Di Vaio, a £7m signing from Juventus, is looking for an exit and Inter are apparently keen. He could join the Nerazzurri on loan.
While there should be some interest in Moretti, a promising left-back, given that he impressed at Under-21 level prior to his Spanish switch.
Well Fiore won't happen in this world. I hope..
But who knows about Di Vaio?