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DB7 · 18-01-2004, 07:21 PM

Parma director general Luca Baraldi has confirmed that Adriano will not be released to Inter without receiving Julio Cruz in return.

“This is a club with dignity and objectives for this season,” announced Baraldi, “and we must respect that. So if we agree this deal then there must be a player included as well as an economic aspect.”

There were reports in the newspapers that Inter had rejected a request for Cruz (pictured) on loan until the end of the season, but the Gialloblu transfer chief has now confirmed those claims.

“We are trying to keep Adriano until the summer,” he added, “but it won’t be easy as Inter are pushing us to hand him over immediately.”

The Brazilian returned to full fitness after three months out with a torn thigh muscle and scored on his comeback in last night’s 1-1 draw at Udine.

“There are more meetings planned for next week,” concluded Baraldi, “and at the moment I’d say the transfer is in the balance.”

The fact that Inter want Adriano now – as confirmed by both Baraldi and Nerazzurri President Massimo Moratti – suggests that the end is nigh for Christian Vieri’s time at the San Siro.

The striker was left in the stands for today’s 1-0 home defeat to Empoli, officially for a muscular injury.

Few pundits believe this version of events and it is rumoured that Vieri was set to start on the bench, but refused and preferred to miss out entirely.

The atmosphere around the San Siro was tense and the players were locked in their changing rooms for over an hour as fans led a protest outside.

“We need your help to get through this difficult moment and understand the problems,” commented captain Javier Zanetti.

The Argentine and defender Marco Materazzi went outside to speak with fan representatives and calm the tension.

Many die-hard supporters walked out of the Stadium early and missed Empoli’s winning goal scored by Tommaso Rocchi.

18-01-2004, 07:21 PM	#36 (permalink)
DB7 TS Member DB7 is Offline Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ireland Posts: 591 vCash: 500 Rep: Rep Points: -98	Parma demand Cruz for Adriano Parma director general Luca Baraldi has confirmed that Adriano will not be released to Inter without receiving Julio Cruz in return. “This is a club with dignity and objectives for this season,” announced Baraldi, “and we must respect that. So if we agree this deal then there must be a player included as well as an economic aspect.” There were reports in the newspapers that Inter had rejected a request for Cruz (pictured) on loan until the end of the season, but the Gialloblu transfer chief has now confirmed those claims. “We are trying to keep Adriano until the summer,” he added, “but it won’t be easy as Inter are pushing us to hand him over immediately.” The Brazilian returned to full fitness after three months out with a torn thigh muscle and scored on his comeback in last night’s 1-1 draw at Udine. “There are more meetings planned for next week,” concluded Baraldi, “and at the moment I’d say the transfer is in the balance.” The fact that Inter want Adriano now – as confirmed by both Baraldi and Nerazzurri President Massimo Moratti – suggests that the end is nigh for Christian Vieri’s time at the San Siro. The striker was left in the stands for today’s 1-0 home defeat to Empoli, officially for a muscular injury. Few pundits believe this version of events and it is rumoured that Vieri was set to start on the bench, but refused and preferred to miss out entirely. The atmosphere around the San Siro was tense and the players were locked in their changing rooms for over an hour as fans led a protest outside. “We need your help to get through this difficult moment and understand the problems,” commented captain Javier Zanetti. The Argentine and defender Marco Materazzi went outside to speak with fan representatives and calm the tension. Many die-hard supporters walked out of the Stadium early and missed Empoli’s winning goal scored by Tommaso Rocchi.