Palermo: Pastore clock ticking

05 July 2011 09:20
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has warned clubs interested in signing Javier Pastore they must make their move in the next 15 days.[LNB] Barcelona, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Malaga are all reportedly in the race to acquire the Argentina international.[LNB]Palermo confirmed last month they had received a 50million euros bid from an unnamed club to acquire the 22-year-old's services.[LNB]"The only Palermo player that is in the market is Pastore," said Zamparini.[LNB]"The situation must be resolved in the next 15 days, otherwise, the player will remain with us.[LNB]"Before the Copa America ends, Pastore's future must be decided.[LNB]"There is a 90% chance that Pastore will leave because that is his desire and when you hear about the clubs that want him it's only normal.[LNB]"We would be sad to see him go, considering he is the only star that I've had as president."[LNB]The highly-rated playmaker, who is currently competing at the Copa America, joined Palermo in 2009 from Huracan for 19million euros and was the team's leading scorer in Serie A last season with 11 goals.[LNB]He is under contract with Palermo until June 2015.

Source: Team_Talk