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罗马之狼 · 发表于 2004-5-16 06:23:00

Capello calls in Gilardino Saturday 15 May, 2004 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fabio Capello will become Roma’s longest ever serving Coach next season and admits he wants Alberto Gilardino there with him. “He is an excellent player,” he said of the Parma hitman. “I’ve been following his progress since his time at Piacenza and I can say he has really matured recently.” The Under-21 international is hot property on the transfer market this summer after bagging 19 goals, while Parma’s financial problems make a sale likely. However, Roma have their own fair share of monetary issues and will wave goodbye to Walter Samuel, Emerson, Jonathan Zebina, John Carew and Francisco Lima. “We will try to make the team competitive. There is a financial problem here and I cannot deny that, but I remain optimistic.” The biggest loss of all could be Francesco Totti’s move to Real Madrid, but Capello is convinced it is all paper talk. “I know that clubs around the globe are clamouring to get their hands on him,” continued the 58-year-old Coach. “If Real Madrid are after you, then you are among the best in the world.” There were reports that it would be Capello’s last campaign in charge of the Capital club and that he was tempted by offers from Inter and Real Madrid. “I have another year left on my contract and I intend to respect it. I have everything already mapped out.” If he does stay on next season, Capello will become AS Roma’s longest serving Coach, having taken over in the summer of 1999. “It is a record I will be very proud of, just as I am proud of the results we have achieved here. Now Roma is admired on the international stage, as I brought a new mentality to the club.”