“Only a miracle” will see Cristian Chivu join Inter this summer, claims the Roma defender’s agent.
Talks between the two sides have collapsed in bitter circumstances over the last few hours and representative Joan Becali explained just how bad things have become.
“The pride of Rosella Sensi and Massimo Moratti is a problem, as at this stage who will make the first call?” he told Sky Italia television.
The Giallorossi were furious that Chivu’s agents rejected personal terms with Real Madrid after a £13m move had already been agreed.
“Roma believe the missed transfer to Real was very damaging? Well then they should lower his price tag!”
Inter have reportedly offered far higher contract terms to the Romanian, but with only £7m spent on signing him from the Olimpico outfit.
“It is not true that we refused to negotiate with Real,” continued Becali. “I met Predrag Mijatovic at the Bernabeu, but their proposal was the same as the one Roma had made to make him stay.”
Sensi has now warned that Chivu could be forced to stay on for another season only to be released next summer as a free agent.
Considering what happened the last time a player refused to renew his contract – Antonio Cassano was frozen out for six months and eventually sold to Real Madrid mid-season – it is a dangerous game.
“I do not fear repercussions for Chivu. He acted as a great professional throughout. On Sunday Cristian must attend the pre-season training camp, but we await a miracle…”
Meanwhile, Roma have loaned teenage striker Stefano Okaka Chuka to Serie B side Modena.
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