Expiring Contracts, Loans And Purchase Options To Be Taken Up

MILAN, 15 February 2011 – It's all very well going and spending in the January sales, but now it's time to take a good look in the wardrobe and see what is worth keeping. That is what is going on behind the scenes at the moment: clubs are taking stock and deciding whether to renew contracts or make loan deals permanent. The domino effect on next summer's dealings starts here.

 

 

Pirlo and Seedorf both have expiring contracts. LaPresse ac milan — With the exception of Legrottaglie and Van Bommel, both of whom arrived in January (should they prove themselves it will be easy to keep them for another year), the door for the big names is open. Ambrosini, Inzaghi, Jankulovski, Nesta, Pirlo, Roma and Seedorf: all over 33, all with their contracts expiring in 4 months. In June the team should bid farewell to the Czech (who may retire) and the goalkeeper; the others will probably negotiate, particularly on the wages front (Milan are eager to reduce their total wage bill). Ambrosini and Nesta have a few admirers, Pirlo has many, nothing has been discussed with Seedorf, and Inzaghi is determined to continue. But Galliani wants to wait until April - when the situation in Italy and Europe will be clearer - before sitting down at the negotiations table. One-year contracts may be suggested, a bit like Manchester United do with their stars who are over 30. Hopefully in the meantime there won't be any irrefutable offers.

 

 

Alessandro Matri's purchase from Cagliari needs to be completed. Ansa juventus — After a week of phone calls and meetings between Marotta and his brother/manager Stefano, Del Piero is close to putting pen to paper on a new deal. The length has been decided: two years until 2012, after which Ale will decide on his future (the States or upstairs into the Juventus hierarchy). The sticking point is the difference between what he wants (€3 million) and what he has been offered (€2 million) as basic salary, but the two parties will meet halfway. After that, the club will look at completing other deals and speak to Liverpool about Aquilani (whose price is set at €16 million), Udinese (€7.5 million the price for Pepe), Napoli (€10.5 million for Quagliarella) and Cagliari (€15 million for Matri, though the price may drop if a player exchange can be agreed). Negotiations will also take place with Motta and Rinaudo, but there shoudn't be any problems there.

 

 

Philippe Mexes is negotiating a contract renewal. Reuters roma — Up in the air are the futures of Ranieri and six players, three of whom important ones. But until the Sensi family officially hand over to the Americans, and the club's internal organisation is restructured, there is little room for manoeuvre. The coach has lots of admirers and will only stay if he feels he has full backing and is at the centre of the new project, which is why he wouldn't accept a one-year deal. The big players are Mexes, Perrotta and Cassetti, all three of whom would be happy to stay. The toughest deal is with the French centre-back, who has asked for €5 million a year (the club want to insert a release clause of around €15 million). The other two are likely to be offered a one-year extension. Of the younger players, Loria's contract will probably be allowed to expire and Castellini is a useful player but not a priority. Then there's Guillermo Burdisso, Nicolas' brother: Roma have an option until 30 June to purchase him from Rosario Central for €5 million, (instalments over 3 years). He remains a bit of an unknown quantity, but came highly rated so he may be bought and then sent out on loan elsewhere. Menez' contract expires in 2012: renewing it now would avoid the risk of losing him next year.

 

 

Edy Reja's future is uncertain. Ansa lazio — Will Reja stay or go? There are considerable on-going negotiations for the renewal: the impression is that general agreement has been reached, but the coach appears to want to wait a while before putting pen to paper. "It's a superstition thing," said Lotito. Further changes: Radu has extended until 2015, and the next should be Muslera.

other negotiations — It is likely that Di Vaio will extend with Bologna in March. He is now the undisputed symbol of the side, and the Rossoblu will try and ensure Britos remains too. In Florence there are negotiations with Santana (the player is considering an offer from the club, but Porto are just outside the door), Donadel and Comotto, as well as Montolivo, who is being followed by Bayern Munich and Inter. Montolivo's contract with the Viola expires in 2012 but the club wants to keep hold of him. Napoli could lose Lucarelli and Cribari but they'll want to keep hold of Pazienza. Tomorrow Palermo should resolve the contract with Liverani and soon they should renew the deal with Ilicic.