Defender poised to sign new deal at Sicilian outfit
Last Updated: June 25, 2012 1:24pm
Federico Balzaretti: The Palermo defender has been attracting attention with decent displays for Italy in Euro 2012
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Palermo have no intention of selling star defender Federico Balzaretti, says club president Maurizio Zamparini.
The charismatic full-back was part of the Italy team that sent England packing on penalties in the quarter-finals of Euro 2012.
Balzaretti, 30, is one of the most popular players in his homeland and drew comparisons to David Beckham following his marriage to renowned Italian ballerina Eleonora Abbagnato, as an Italian Posh and Becks.
Napoli, AC Milan and Lazio are all reported to be interested in signing the defender when his contract runs out next summer, but the Sicilian club are expected to tie him down with the offer of a new contract when he returns from international duty.
"Balzaretti will not leave," Zamparini said to Gazzetta dello Sport. "He will remain at Palermo."
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