“Cristiano is untouchable and not available for transfer. If Juve want him, I can sell them an autographed picture.”Livorno President Aldo Spinelli tells Juventus to forget about landing Cristiano Lucarelli.

“This story must end. I understand that papers need to please the readers, but now it’s enough.”
Milan chief Adriano Galliani gets bored of the Ronaldinho links.

“Sometimes it takes longer to finalise details and put them on paper than reaching a verbal agreement.”
Cagliari sporting director Oreste Cinquini gives his word that David Suazo is staying.

“We spoke about many things, including the situation in the Middle East, but not about his contract.”
Inter owner Massimo Moratti just 24 hours before Marco Materazzi signed a new deal…

“Inter wanted to give a tangible sign to Materazzi. Not only for his World Cup form, but because of the way he has always comported himself with us.”
Inter technical director Marco Branca praises ‘model’ professional.

“My plan was to continue playing at the highest levels, I still want to play and win a lot and that is the reason I chose Inter.”
Patrick Vieira looks to add the Coppa Italia to his list of honours…

“The question here isn’t about choosing to play in the Champions League or not. In this case we are talking about Serie B and that makes a difference.”
Agent Mino Raiola tells Juventus to forget about keeping client Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

“With respect, now we have to play against teams like Albinoleffe in stadiums which hold 20,000. I honestly don’t intend to do that.”
Mauro Camoranesi gets ready to follow Ibra out of the door.

“That amount [£11m] could be a starting point, but it is very steep and is rather exaggerated in my opinion.”
Perhaps Palermo’s Andrea Barzagli needs to get himself an agent who rates him a little more highly.

“I am convinced that with this team it would be fairly easy to finish first or second and be promoted directly to Serie A, even with a 17-point deduction.”
Juventus stopper Igor Tudor expects the Second Division to be a stroll in the park.

“My move was a shock. It was like a bolt of lighting out of a clear blue sky. I received a phone call from my agent while I was in training with Parma and I honestly thought it was a joke.”
Daniele Bonera after he completed his move from Parma to Milan.

I highlighted my fav quotes. Funny stuff!