Silly Season Starting Early

By: Steven | May 22nd, 2009

Ladies and gentlemen, we will see another young South American florish in the pink and black next season. According to Mediagol, La Gazzetta, Zamparini and Banfield’s president, all that is needed to bring Nicolas Bertolo to Palermo is a signature. Which is most likely to happen tomorrow.

Bertolo scored 8 goals in 28 matches for Banfield this season, as a midfielder. Not bad, huh? He could be the new Cavani, but he could also be the new Farias. We’ll see.

In other rumours: Davide Ballardini is going to Milan, only to be replaced by Delio Rossi in Palermo. “Bullshit”, Nutto Zamparini said, “Ballardini is way too unproven and immature for Milan.” Still, it’s a fact that Milan are looking for a young and talented coach (see Allegri) to replace Carletto when he goes to Chelsea. I don’t think Balla’s leaving, but I think bringing in Delio Oh-no as a replacement would be even worse than reinstating our good friend Guidolin once more.

And then there’s also the huge bag of names being thrown around for next season. I have the feeling that the mercato rumours come up earlier every year. Some names:

* Enzo Maresca: would be awesome. Quality midfielder, and always had a little something for him while at Sevilla.
* Whatshisname Zuniga: Another young, talented South American. Too bad we’re not the only ones chasing him.
* José Talamonti: said he loves Palermo, and I love him too.
* Renato Civelli: free agent in june, could provide some back-up for the backline now that Sniffy McSnort is out of the picture.
* Robert Acquafresca: never gonna happen.

And then there’s also the constantly returning rumour (it’s getting as annoying as that mosquito in your room that just won’t die, no matter how many times you decide to flame it down with a lighter and a deodorant) of ‘Nilmar to Palermo’. Once more, The Nutjob: “Yes, we are still chasing Nilmar.” Fuck that. Kid’s gonna cost us 20 mil, with a huge change of becoming the biggest mistake since Ernesto Farias and Denis Godeas. Fuck Nilmar, you can buy two Acquafresce for that. And L’Arciere as a back-up for when one of your starting strikers is a) out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury, or b) a glass man.

Peace out!