Clubs show interest as Giuly edges towards Barca exit
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Clubs show interest as Giuly edges towards Barca exit
Barcelona forward Ludovic Giuly is set to leave the Spanish champions at the end of this season - and could sign with either Marseille or Monaco, his father said Thursday.
Giuly's contract with the Catalan giants expires at the end of next season, but the former France international recently said his is keen on a return to France.
Dominique Giuly, who represents his 31-year-old son, said Marseille, former club Monaco and two Italian clubs - Fiorentina and Juventus - have so far shown interest.
"Ludovic has spoken with (Barcelona coach) Frank Rijkaard. There's an 80 percent chance he will be leaving Barca."
He added: "Marseille have made enquiries, and Monaco have also said they are interested. Two Italian clubs, Fiorentina and Juventus, are also interested."
Giuly came through the Lyon set-up as a teenager before moving in 1998 to Monaco, whom he left following their defeat to FC Porto in the 2004 Champions League final.
He signed for Barcelona and finally won a Champions League winners medal when the Spanish league giants won the final in 2006. -
come villa....
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he's 31 already. dunno if still can adapt annot.
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he can go Middle East play la or MLS laso can
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Giuly is super speedy la. Great for those 60 minute substitution.
Cheers.
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Giuly is like a perfect forward/attacking midfielder, unfortunately he lacks height.
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speedy thoughOriginally posted by glacer:Giuly is like a perfect forward/attacking midfielder, unfortunately he lacks height. -
he lacks the stamina needed for a match but with slightly better touches, he'll be quite a super sub...
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Giuly wants to stay at Barca
Ludovic Giuly has confirmed his intention to stay at Barcelona next season.
The midfielder has been linked with a move to Liverpool, while Sam Allardyce has denied an interest in wanting to bring Giuly to Newcastle United.
Several other clubs are chasing the France international, but the former Monaco star wants to fulfil the final year of his contract at Camp Nou.
"At the present time I have a contract for another year in Barcelona, and I desire to stay in Barcelona," Giuly told RMC Info.
"I will see the directors and we will see what they offer me, since only I can decide - and I want to remain in Barcelona.
"If that is what I desire, nobody will be able to transfer me."
Giuly's agent and father recently claimed that it was '80 per cent certain' that the player would leave, but the schemer says the quotes are untrue.
He added: "I read that. I called my father, but he said to me that it was not what he had said."