Parma: "We have Giuseppe Rossi"

Parma: "We have Giuseppe Rossi"
Wednesday 17 January, 2007
Parma have announced the imminent arrival of Manchester United starlet Giuseppe Rossi on loan.

“We were very interested in Nicola Ventola, but the transfer market is tough at the moment, so our director of sport Zamagna made a lightning trip to Manchester where we took back Rossi on loan,” revealed lawyer Giuseppe Cappelli.

“If everything goes well, then he should be in Parma on Thursday and the transfer will come through in time for him to play against Torino this weekend.”

It is a return to the Stadio Tardini for the 20-year-old Italian-American, as Rossi grew up in the Parma youth system.

He left for England in 2004 during the Gialloblu’s financial crisis and made his debut for Manchester United on November 10, 2004 against Crystal Palace.

He has since gone on to play for Newcastle United for a total of one goal in 16 Premiership appearances.

Rossi finally came to Italian attention in August when he made his international debut for Pierluigi Casiraghi’s Under-21 side and now has give caps to his name.

This is an important reinforcement for the Tardini outfit, which is up for sale after the bankruptcy of majority shareholders Parmalat.

Today Swiss-Italian businessman Gaetano Valenza confirmed that he was very interested in buying up the side.

Hope he does well.

Great news, i just pray he starts many games. Super talent for sure

This is good for everyone.... at Parma, he is already familiar with the environ... and he will get to start a lot of games....

i didn't realise Parma were 19th in Serie A.

what formation do Parma play?

Problem is, i wouldnt be suprised if he doesnt want to return to England.

Kevin wrote:Problem is, i wouldnt be suprised if he doesnt want to return to England.

Yeah that's the thing with Italian players-- they always miss home.

Forza Italia!Forza Milan! wrote:

Kevin wrote:Problem is, i wouldnt be suprised if he doesnt want to return to England.

Yeah that's the thing with Italian players-- they always miss home.

the difference is, Rossi speaks perfect english, he grew up in a america, he speaks with an american accent

Nah Rossi is not just any old youngster. This guy is seen as a big part of Manchester United's future, and i have seen many interviews with him, and he is determined to make it here.

L r d wrote:Nah Rossi is not just any old youngster. This guy is seen as a big part of Manchester United's future, and i have seen many interviews with him, and he is determined to make it here.

He has said on many occasions that he wants to play in Italy.

Forza Italia!Forza Milan! wrote:

L r d wrote:Nah Rossi is not just any old youngster. This guy is seen as a big part of Manchester United's future, and i have seen many interviews with him, and he is determined to make it here.

He has said on many occasions that he wants to play in Italy.

To play for Italy maybe

L r d wrote:

Forza Italia!Forza Milan! wrote:

L r d wrote:Nah Rossi is not just any old youngster. This guy is seen as a big part of Manchester United's future, and i have seen many interviews with him, and he is determined to make it here.

He has said on many occasions that he wants to play in Italy.

To play for Italy maybe

No, actually to play for a big club in Italy. He mentioned Milan and Juventus I think.

Forza Italia!Forza Milan! wrote:

L r d wrote:

Forza Italia!Forza Milan! wrote:

L r d wrote:Nah Rossi is not just any old youngster. This guy is seen as a big part of Manchester United's future, and i have seen many interviews with him, and he is determined to make it here.

He has said on many occasions that he wants to play in Italy.

To play for Italy maybe

No, actually to play for a big club in Italy. He mentioned Milan and Juventus I think.

Really? hes always seemed to enjoy everything at man utd, the only problem has been breaking into the first team. He needs to play proper games now so cannot keep the reserve football.
Next year im sure he will be with us playing a lot for the first team. Maybe in 5-6 years who knows he could join an italian team.

But the only time i seen him mention milan, was when the asked would he one day like to play in Italy
ps imo he will be in the Italian squad before euro2008

I remember Rossi saying he'd like to play for Milan and Juventus, but that's like asking any playing if they'd like to play for the biggest clubs in their homeland, or in this case in the world - of course they'll say yes. It doesn't mean they're looking for an instant transfer, particularly if they're young.

I'm sure Rossi would love to play for those two teams. I'm sure he'd also love to play for Man U (regularly). I think he's a talent - he's got plenty of technical ability and seems to have a good appreciation of space and movement. He was messed about by Newcastle, hopefully he can get some games and goals under his belt for Parma.

Lets hope he can get regular games for Parma.
Isnt Parma's defence a bigger problem then anything.

I can't wait to see Rossi in italy again. It is great for Parma too, and he should settle in easily.

Rossi also talks wit a strong Emilia Romagna accent too. Doesn't mean much. I also read that he wanted to come back and he wanted to play for Milan since that was teh team he supported when he was little..

Super talent? Juventus? Milan?

Overrated is what he is IMO. I think he can do a good job for Parma but i seriously doubt if he will ever be good enough for the bigboys. He's a talent and a good prospect, but not an exceptional one IMO.

The kid is class, its just that he was dragged down by his untalented team mates at Newcastle. The Italy national team and U21 coach really rate him as well. Hopefuly he will play all the games and score some goals.

Rez wrote:The kid is class, its just that he was dragged down by his untalented team mates at Newcastle. The Italy national team and U21 coach really rate him as well. Hopefuly he will play all the games and score some goals.

He was playing with more complete and therefore more talented players at Newcastle. Seriously, what has he done to make everyone think he is an exceptional talent? He's scored alot of goals for Man U reserves, ala Bendtner and Lupoli for Arsenal, Chopra for us.

Its not just about goals (although he has scored loads), its about the way he plays. Thats what seperates him from those other players.

The first time he played for the U21, Casaraghi (the manager) coouldnt stop eulogising him. Its also because the way united players such as RVN, Rooney, Ronaldo and Fergie talk about him.

Ps you were playing for relegation and were just punting the ball up to him, if the rest of the team were playing well and playing balls on the floor, you probably would have seen the talent.

Rez wrote:Its not just about goals (although he has scored loads), its about the way he plays. Thats what seperates him from those other players.



The first time he played for the U21, Casaraghi (the manager) coouldnt stop eulogising him. Its also because the way united players such as RVN, Rooney, Ronaldo and Fergie talk about him.



Ps you were playing for relegation and were just punting the ball up to him, if the rest of the team were playing well and playing balls on the floor, you probably would have seen the talent.

So when have you seen the talent?

You will see Kimbo, Just like you have with ronaldo.
Never been impressed with a youngster as much as cristiano, but after him comes rossi.

LuaLua>>>Rossi

You'll see lerd.

I havent seen him play against the best teams as he hasnt had the opportunity, but if you watch someone play, you can instantly tell if somones a good player or if someones a bad player.

Natural talent is easy to spot, hes had afew starts for united, against Albion were he was outstanding and against Charlton were he was brilliant. I am not saying he is the great white hype, but I think he has the potential to be a united regular/superstar.

He'll get sold to Parma in the summer, I bet on it

Along with Fabregas to real madrid.

No he wont get sold, he will come back and form the 3Rs (Ronaldo, Rossi and Rooney) that will dominate the prem for years to come.

But if he's so good why don't Man U have a use for him now, with Rooney out of form surely Rossi could do a job?

Kimbo wrote:But if he's so good why don't Man U have a use for him now, with Rooney out of form surely Rossi could do a job?

It's really not that simple. Man Utd have larsson ole rooney saha. Rossi can play many games for parma, next year man utd will have rooney saha then rossi will be third choice. There is no way man utd will sell this guy.

Rez wrote:Along with Fabregas to real madrid.

No he wont get sold, he will come back and form the 3Rs (Ronaldo, Rossi and Rooney) that will dominate the prem for years to come.

Are you comparing Rossi to Cesc there?

Cesc hs at least played in the EPL, and is currently the top assister in it

He is not going to drop Rooney for Rossi, Rooney isnt scoring but still brings alot to the team. We have larrson, Ole and even Smith as back up, they are proven internationals who will come on as a sub and do a job.

Rossi needs full games, not 10 mins here and there. He was meant to get that at newcastle, but he didnt so Fergies loaning him out. He will enjoy Italy get some games score some goals and come back to united as 3rd choice striker.