Sydney FC Chairman Scott Barlow would like to clarify the status of Alessandro Del Piero, who today agreed to enter into final discussions with the Sky Blues.
“Alessandro Del Piero has not signed a contract with Sydney FC as yet. The two parties have agreed to have a meeting in Turin early next week to confirm the possibility of signing a contract,” Mr Barlow said.
Will be massively funny if it blows out.
That's very petty. For the good of the league this needs to work
Sure it will be good for the a-league this year. Can't see it raising the profile internationally, but will probable get more people to games.
However, if the phoenix annoucned the signing of the player, and then it turned out there will be some talks, then you'd be the first to cricitise them. Given Sydney's CEO issues in the past, you'd think they would try to play this on the safe side.
It has actually been fairly big news here in the UK - I think mainly because he was linked with Celtic and has been linked with Premier league clubs in the past. That's why I don't think it would be funny if he doesn't sign - I think it would be an absolute disaster!!