Source: Team_Talk
Blues miss out on Pastore
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini claims Javier Pastore has joined Paris St Germain, ending Chelsea's pursuit of the Argentinian.[LNB] Zamparini has revealed that a 43million euros (£37.5m) deal was struck late on Friday for the 22-year-old midfielder to join the Parc des Princes club.[LNB]Chelsea were thought to be chasing the talented youngster's signature but it appears they have been beaten to the punch by the Ligue 1 outfit. [LNB]The swoop is yet to be officially confirmed by the two sides, while Palermo sources had earlier said that the Argentina international's agent was still negotiating with the Blues over a move.[LNB]But Zamparini told Radio Radio on Saturday:"[We] closed the deal last night (Friday) around midnight.[LNB]"Basically it's the official transfer of Pastore to Paris St Germain based on a 43m euros fee."[LNB]Pastore has been regarded as one of European football's hottest properties since netting 11 goals from midfield in 35 Serie A matches last season.[LNB]It is thought the youngster will put pen to paper on a five-year deal at the Ligue 1 side.
