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Del Piero’s Ex-Agent Doesn’t Expect Him to Land in MLS

In what is sure to be disappointing news to North American fans of the Italian international, Alessandro Del Piero’s former agent Claudio Pasqualin told Italy’s Odeon TV that he believes Del Piero is holding out for an offer from the Premier League. Football Italia has the transcription:

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Corradi Leaving Impact

Two Italian strikers enter, one Italian striker leaves. At the end of what was apparently always set to be a short-term deal, Montreal Impact forward Bernardo Corradi will not be re-upping his contract and is set to return home to Italy, according to SoccerPlus. The extent to which this was the plan all along is [...]

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Confirmed: Di Vaio to Impact

On May 4th, we said it “seems like a done deal” and now it is. Montreal Impact have doubled down on their love of all things Italian, signing Bologna striker and former Italian international Marco Di Vaio to the club’s first Designated Player contract, according to Montreal soccer reporter Nick Sabetti.

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Di Vaio to Impact – Un Fait Accompli? Un Affare Fatto?

Sporting News is reporting that the offer is officially on the table for Bologna striker Marco Di Vaio to join the Montreal Impact, complete with confirmation from the man himself.

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Red Bulls’ Italian Job – Is Nesta Next?

Hot on the heels of the rumors of Gianluca Zambrotta being courted by New York comes another rumor of yet another Italian defender being sought by the club – this time, centerback Alessandro Nesta. From Football Italia: Alessandro Nesta will reportedly consider joining New York Red Bulls in June once his contract at Milan expires. The veteran [...]

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Germans Claim New York Chasing Zambrotta

Here’s a translation of a report from the German 4-4-2.com claiming that the New York Red Bulls are prepared to bring in Italian fullback Gianluca Zambrotta: The 35-year-old Italian fullback Gianluca Zambrotta is at the New York Red Bulls this week. In Milan, the former Italian international has an expiring contract. The World Cup winning defender [...]

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