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Balotelli exit reports denied?

Reports that Mario Balotelli wants to leave Milan in the January transfer window have now been denied by the club. 

Some newspaper reports on Monday morning claimed that President Silvio Berlusconi had ordered Adriano Galliani to accept any offer of 25m  or more for the fully controversial striker. 

And rumours of an imminent exit were fuelled by a report in The National, which quoted the player's agent, Mino Raiola, as saying: "Mario wants to leave Milan in January." 

"I don't know where he will go, but we will look at different options. Chelsea is one of the option, but there have been no real offers yet and I can not say anything."

But the club sources say the quotes from Raiola have been made up and Milan have no intention of letting the former Manchester City ace leave the club. 


Source: eatsleepsport.com

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Ref Howard Webb wanted in Italy

English ref Howard Webb is wanted in Italy to take charge of The Juventus versus AS Roma clash.

Il Tempo says the Italian Federation must guarantee fair treatment by bringing in a foreign referee for this game.

Their preferred option would be 42-year old Englishman Webb, who recently officiated  Juventus - Real Madrid in The Champions League.


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Valero: Serie A is more competitive than La Liga

The Spanish midfielder is now enjoying the fact that there is a greater "balance" in Italy in terms of quality, while he is also full of praise for Viola boss, Vincenzo Montella

The Spanish also says he is loving life at Fiorentina, Because Serie A has a more even playing field than La Liga. 

The midfielder who moved from Villareal for the Viola in the last summer of 2012 and insists that he doesn;t regret his decision at all.  primarily because he feels he is now playing his trade in a more competitive championship. 

Borja Valero told to the Corriere della sera : "Juventus, Roma and Napoli are stronger than us, but there is, however, it's more balance than in the Spanish League."

Valero also admitted, though, that there were a couple of other contributing factors in his decision to move to the Artemio Franchi, including coach Vincenzo Montella.

"The city of Florence is perfect for my family. When I chose Fiorentina, I thought also of this," the 28-year-old explained.

"Florence is a perfect place for me. When I was about to sign with the Viola, some of my friends told me that I wouldn't be happy, but now I am very content with the choice I made.

"With Montella, who always wants me to be on the ball, I have also been very happy."

Indeed, Valero is now hoping to help Fiorentina realise their twin goals for the 2013-14 season.

"We are motivated to achieve the goal of qualifying for the Champions League, but we also want to give a lot of attention to the Europa League," he stated.

"Certainly, our directors have improved the team in the right way and [striker Mario] Gomez we will definitely give us greater strength when he returns [from injury]."

Fiorentina are currently fourth in Serie A, just three points behind third-placed Napoli.

Source: Goal.com 

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