Keirrison calm over future

31 March 2009 13:09
Brazilian starlet Keirrison has reiterated that he is concentrating on Palmeiras amid reports he is set to leave.[LNB] Barcelona were widely reported to have agreed terms for the 20-year-old last week, but this has been denied by the player's agents.[LNB]Milan and Liverpool are also now following him closely, but he insists he is happy in Brazil.[LNB]"There are always rumours about my exit, I have had several moments like this," said Keirrison, when asked about Barca's interest.[LNB]"It shows that I am working well, but not only me it's the whole team and at the moment I am only thinking about Palmeiras."[LNB]Traffic Sports Marketing own 80 per cent of the player and their president Jose Hawilla insists that Keirrison is not about to be sold.[LNB]"Keirrison has not been offered to anyone and he is intending to stay. He is not for sale," said Hawilla. [LNB]"You see the sporting directors from clubs in Spain and Italy here all the time - nobody can prevent them coming. Last week, four from Germany came to watch games. But Keirrison is not for sale."[LNB]Milan director Leonardo confirmed they would likely rival Barca or any other side for the player if bidding did begin.[LNB]"Keirrison is maturing well," said Leonardo. "I'm impressed that he can play with both feet."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports