[#8] Aquilani Thread:

[D-Kin]

It's not even that, it's just a fact that you give more chances to your home grown youth players than we do. Totti, De Rossi, Aquilani, Rosi, Curci, etc have all come through the ranks and have been given a decent chance at some point even if they're not regulars right now.

We don't compare to that.

[Forza_Roma]

A few years ago, Roma were playing teens like Rosi, Kharja, Alvarez, Okaka, Aquilani...bc of injuries. Maybe that's why we finished in 7th place.

[sinoy1]

Originally Posted by Forza_Roma

Juve have a gem in Palladino sitting on the bench acting as a water boy, then playing him. He's kind of in the same boat as Aquilani, both should be starting every week, but sit on the bench.

To be fair Aquilani usually plays and was prefered earlier in the season to Pizarro when we were on amazing form before Alberto's injury.Ever since then he has been off and on but mostly because of fitness problems.

I still believe that a Aquilani and De Rossi midfield would destroy other teams mostly because they both thrive off of each other.Both can defend and both can attack.

[Forza_Roma]

Aquilani close to signing a contract...and has been assured a regular starting position.

In more good news for Roma fans, it seems as if the problems regarding Alberto Aquilani’s contract renewal are slowly starting to be solved, as the youngster is said to be close to agreeing a new deal.

Aquilani has been heavily linked with a move away from the Stadio Olimpico, as talks over a new contract had not been going at all well.

The midfielder has been asking for €2.5m in wages per season, but until now the Giallorossi have only been willing to offer €1.5m.

Goal.com - Roma - De Rossi Contract Done, Aquilani Nearly

[dukeofdavinci]

To be fair Aquilani usually plays and was prefered earlier in the season to Pizarro when we were on amazing form before Alberto's injury.Ever since then he has been off and on but mostly because of fitness problems.

I still believe that a Aquilani and De Rossi midfield would destroy other teams mostly because they both thrive off of each other.Both can defend and both can attack.

agreed, frankly come the new season aquilani will send pizzaro to the bench if he can only stay fit.thats the one thing hindering him from having a good season.

its been a stop and go time for him and practically that lowers his game a bit.

[Forza_Roma]

Deal not completed as of yet...still a small possibility that he may leave for Juve.

Goal.com - Roma - Aquilani Won't Go To Juve - Agent

[LaVecchiaSignora]

I dont think hes going anywhere...Roma heads are stupid...but not stupid enough to let Al go

[Forza_Roma]

Ya, i think we will finally see De Rossi and Aquilani finally on the field together as starters. I think he will sign a deal like DDR until 2012. They need to build for the future and signing DDR and Alberto is a good start.

[dukeofdavinci]

Roma heads are stupid...but not stupid enough to let Al go

one thong we must thank god every night

he has heart and from the way how he is sparsely linked wth a move every time shows he wants to stay and prove himself.

[dukeofdavinci]

Chiellini: I called Aquilani
Wednesday 2 July, 2008
Giorgio Chiellini has revealed that he urged Roma midfield ace Alberto Aquilani to join him at Juventus.

Juve are currently looking for a new midfielder after last summer’s additions Sergio Almiron and Tiago Mendes failed to make an impression.

Giallorossi and Azzurri star Aquilani was one of the Old Lady’s targets, but a move seems out of the question, much to Chiellini’s disappointment.

“I have been playing alongside Alberto in Italy’s youth sides since we were 15 and our parents are very close friends,” the Bianconeri defender said on Sky Sport Italia.

“We have always spoken regularly and I have constantly been telling him to come to Turin.

“I told him about how great this city is and said that the choice was left to him, but the situation isn’t simple because he grew up at Roma and he is strongly tied to that club.”

Juve now look likely to redouble their attempts to land Liverpool’s Xabi Alonso and could move for Inter man Dejan Stankovic, in spite of protests from the fans.

“There are no doubts about Alonso,” Chiellini stated. “He has proven himself year after year for Liverpool.

“He is a great player and he could help us. We need a great champion to help us fight Milan, Inter and Roma, but there are other names.

“Stankovic? It’s only natural that he wouldn’t be that popular here after playing for Inter for so many years,” Chiellini continued.

“However, a player of that type can win over the supporters after a few games.

“I don’t know what decision the club will make, but the fans can rest assured that if he came he would give his all to cancel out the memories of him in an Inter shirt.”

how dare him!!, tho glad to hear aquilani loves roma and our eternal city

[LaVecchiaSignora]

Well who wouldnt! If i played for the wings...no team could pull me away...regardless of pay.

[D-Kin]

As if their parents are good friends......small world.

[sinoy1]

Why doesnt Aquilani call him back and tell Chiellini to come on over to Roma

[LaVecchiaSignora]

Ya tell chielinni to come play over here...just as good of a chance and winning i think

[dukeofdavinci]

Why doesnt Aquilani call him back and tell Chiellini to come on over to Roma

good point, we better make him notice of that