Palermo looking for Dybala replacement

By Football Italia staff

Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini reveals he’s looking for a replacement for Paulo Dybala - ‘it’s clear that he’ll leave’.

The striker is wanted by clubs all over Europe, with the Rosanero patron revealing this weekend he’s spoken to Juventus, Arsenal, Barcelona, Manchester City, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.

As a result, Zamparini is planning for life after Dybala, as well as his strike partner Franco Vazquez.

“It’s clear that Paulo will leave,” the President told Sky.

“In fact, we’re looking for another striker, as we only have [Andrea] Belotti at the moment.

“The team is out of form, the midfield is less aggressive and Vazquez is out of form too.

“Next year Palermo will have to play without Vazquez and Dybala, so I’d like to see other players [come in].”

Zamparini is notorious for dispensing with Coaches, sacking an average of two per season, but has stuck with Beppe Iachini all term and the latter’s fine work has seen him linked with Sampdoria.

“He has a contract for two more years, one for next year and the option for a year after that.

“He’s definitely part of our project, I don’t worry that he’ll leave for Sampdoria, as I don’t think he’s so stupid as to work for someone like Ferrero.

“I would be mortally offended [if he did].”

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