Giuseppe Rossi To Remain At Villarreal

Giuseppe Rossi's agent has confirmed that it is highly unlikely that his client will be sold this summer; it was thought that the forward could be set to move after being linked with numerous clubs.

Juventus emerged as the favourites to sign the Italian, but after Villarreal sold Santi Cazorla to Malaga for 19million Euros Rossi was simply made unavailable for transfer, consequently being taken off the market.

Rossi, former Manchester United striker was keen on a move to Juventus, but he has now accepted the clubs decision to keep him in Spain for the forthcoming season.

"Giuseppe Rossi has officially been taken off the market after they sold Santi Cazorla to Malaga," his agent Federico Pastorello told Sky Italia.

"The economic problems which the club had have now been resolved by that transfer.

"Nevertheless, this decision has liberated Rossi as he's now just focusing on playing football and scoring goals.

"He's not used to being at the centre of such negotiations and tension. He wanted Juventus, but he's accepted the position taken by the president of Villarreal."

Giuseppe Rossi To Remain At Villarreal

Giuseppe Rossi’s agent has claimed that he doesn’t expect his client to be a Barcelona player next season and claims he could spend another season at Villarreal, it was thought that the Italian could join the Catalan giants this summer after media speculation suggested the could move-on.

It appears that Barcelona have now turned their attention to Udinese forward Alexis Sanchez instead after transfer negotiations broke down.

"Barca have never offered €30million for Rossi," the player's agent, Federico Pastorello, told Gazzetta dello Sport.

"They have offered less and Villarreal demanded more.

"In the end, they (Barca) have gone for Sanchez, who will join them for around €40million.
"For the time being there are no negotiations in place."

Pastorello added: "Rossi wanted to move to Barcelona but now I don't exclude that he will remain at Villarreal for another year."

The 24-year-old had also been linked with a move back to Italy with Serie A side Juventus, but the player’s agent has played down this move.

"It's a very remote prospect. At this time there has been no contact," he said.

"There are no ongoing negotiations but, with Sanchez going to Barcelona, I think other clubs will begin to move (for Rossi)."

Giuseppe Rossi Barcelona Dream

Giuseppe Rossi agent has claimed that it is the striker's dream to play for Barcelona, the Italian has spoken before of his desire to join the Catalan giants.

Rossi currently plays for Villarreal and the former Manchester United player would jump at the chance to join the Nou Camp side.

Rossi shone for Villarreal last season; hitting 32 goals in the process, helping the club to a fourth place finish in La Liga and clinching a spot in next season's Champions League.

Rossi’s agent Federico Pastorello has revealed interest from a number of European clubs including Champions League winners Barcelona.

Pastorello speaking to Premium Calcio added; "A week before the Champions League final we were told that Rossi was one of three players who they [Barcelona] were thinking about in order to strengthen the side. But things haven't got moving yet and there are no concrete facts at this moment in time,"

He also said; "A lot of European sides are paying attention to Giuseppe and that includes some Italian ones.
"It would be important if there was some sort of signal from Barcelona at a club level to Villarreal. With an official approach I think the deal can be done.

"His dream is to certainly wear the Barcelona shirt, as that represents a winning model."