lola 0 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Sampdoria have officially announced the signing of Real Madrid striker Antonio Cassano on a season loan. The fiery ex-Roma hitman has struggled to adapt to life in La Liga since leaving the Giallorossi in the summer of 2006 and had been widely tipped to return to the peninsula in search of regular football. While Napoli were early favourites for the Bari-born star’s signature, they were reportedly put off by his wage demands. However, after intense negotiations, Sampdoria have agreed a compromise with the Spanish champions that will see El Pibe de Bari link up with fellow ex-Roma striker Vincenzo Montella. Samp's club website issued a statement welcoming Cassano to the club late on Tuesday night. The Genovese side have made an initial payment of around £800,000 to Real with the 25-year-old accepting a pay cut to an annual salary of £340,000. Cassano is due to arrive at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris and undertake a medical examination on Friday, but he is officially a Sampdoria player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 761 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 That's a massive drop in wages and stature. Poor show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lola 0 Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 no one else would take him! his attitude is his major let down, Milan were interested at one point but backed out as they knew he isnt easy to control Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer 4 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 He's a bit of sleaze, considering he's an ugly bastard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lola 0 Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 he aint the best looking is he, James Richardson on Gazzetta always used to take the piss out of him and called 'crater-face' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERRZO 5 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 he aint the best looking is he, James Richardson on Gazzetta always used to take the piss out of him and called 'crater-face' The original Italian troublemaker, Antonio Cassano, we salute you!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 9 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 340 a year? Wow, that's about 8k a week. Jesus, Cassano on that? That's actually embarrassing for a 'football superstar'. That said, I'd be happy with it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose_72 198 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 maybe hes very serious about getting his football career back on track and will play anywhere for anything Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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