Dossena edging closer to exit

Italy international's unhappy Anfield stay could end in January

By Simone Bargellini   Last updated: 11th November 2009   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Dossena edging closer to exit

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Andrea Dossena appears to be edging closer to a move to Napoli after his agent suggested that Liverpool should sell in January.

The Italy defender was close to a switch to Stadio San Paolo in the summer, but the deal broke down amidst suggestions that personal terms could not be agreed.

Dossena's representative, Federico Pastorello, claims wages were not the only stumbling block and that Liverpool did not want to take a substantial financial loss.

The Reds paid Udinese £7million for the left-back in July 2008 and are thought to be keen to regain as much of that fee as possible.

But, with former Treviso player Dossena failing to earn a place in Rafa Benitez's first team, Pastorello believes it is only fair to sell.

Negotiations

Pastorello told Radio Kiss Kiss: "The negotiations in August were real, but the problem was not only the salary.

"Liverpool, in fact, didn't give us the green light to deal with Napoli. The two clubs were not finally agreed.

"What about January? He has played less this year and it is clear that Liverpool have to move him. If Napoli want Dossena, they know how."

Napoli sports director Riccardo Bigon told Radio Marte on Tuesday: "I like Andrea Dossena since he played in Treviso."

He added: "It's early to say names and we do not yet have a problem on the left side thanks to (Jesus) Datolo and (Salvatore) Aronica."

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Brent Smith (Liverpool fan) says...

Theres no way benitez will get his money back. He'll be lucky to get half. Give the boy a game we'er not exactly lighting the EPL on fire this season so might aswell give him a chance to make his money back!!improve or benitez gone at xmas!!!!!

Posted 16:43 11th November 2009

Ashley Spooner (Liverpool fan) says...

he was a waste of money, i cannot believe liverpool sold Riise for him, Riise was one of the best left backs liverpool had for a while, and dossena was ment to be better by being more money, he wouldnt do ipswich good let alone play top class football, liverpool be lucky to get even half the 7 they paid

Posted 16:42 11th November 2009

Adam Good (Liverpool fan) says...

Let him go! he has done nothing apart from a one off goal! not suited to the english game! italys number 1 left back last season? what does that say for the italian game? If they want him they should pay the right price for him.

Posted 16:41 11th November 2009

Jason Green (Liverpool fan) says...

fair enough.

Posted 16:40 11th November 2009
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