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Antonio Cassano has bitterly criticised Fabio Capello and Real Madrid, but it’s reported Milan turned down the chance to sign him and Ronaldo in a package deal.
“When Capello left Roma I was the only one to defend him, and believe me that approach cost me a great deal both in terms of friendships and economically. I was forced to leave,†explained the fiery talent.
“The Coach often spoke highly of me when he moved away, but here I made one mistake and he immediately cut me loose.â€
Cassano always hailed ‘Don Fabio’ as his mentor, effectively freezing him out of a Giallorossi environment that was horrified by the switch to Juventus three seasons ago, but their reunion at the Bernabeu has proved less that idyllic.
The ex-Bari starlet was substituted at half-time in the 1-0 defeat to Getafe on October 14 and has barely set foot on the field since.
“In at least 10 games I warmed up without ever coming on, and I remember each one,†he told the ‘Gazzetta dello Sport’.
“I lost 8kg and worked hard, but now I’m the last choice striker. Apart from Ronaldo, who is a level above, I think I’m on a par with everyone else here.â€
Yet today Spanish newspaper ‘As’ suggests a shock transfer deal is in the air for the January window. It’s claimed that Real directors offered Ronaldo and Cassano to Milan in a two-for-one package, but Adriano Galliani rejected the proposal because both are Cup-tied in Europe.
Now Cassano is forced to re-evaluate his future and realise not many clubs can afford his £2.8m per season wages.
“Inter or Milan? The Nerazzurri play very well, while the Rossoneri have a lot of problems to resolve and it’s by no means certain I am their solution,†confessed the Italian international.
“I need affection, respect, to feel loved and considered important for a club. At Madrid, I have none of the above. Without these elements, I can’t perform. I have had my smile taken away here. In football terms, I am no longer myself.â€
Football Italia
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