Caracciolo has Prem Option

December 22, 2004


The agent of Andrea Caracciolo claims that his client could soon make a move to the Premiership.

"Moving abroad would be a fascinating experience," stated Tiziano Gonzaga. "Liverpool and Arsenal are concrete possibilities, even if I would rule out a Shakthar Donetsk deal."

The Brescia striker is one of the most highly-rated youngsters in Italy right and he’s been linked with numerous clubs.

"Brescia intend to keep him with them until the summer but that could change if they find a valid replacement," added Gonzaga.

"Milan or Juventus? Both clubs would be good destinations and the threat of sitting on the bench is not a concern.

"After all, you can’t be guaranteed a starting shirt at certain clubs when you are still just the age of 22."

Gonzaga also commented on speculation that both Parma and Roma are keen on the former Perugia player too.

"Parma remain an important club but their future is very uncertain at this point in time," he explained.

"As for Roma, I’m disappointed that they don’t seem to be too interested in Caracciolo anymore.

"An eventual move to the Giallorossi would be a transfer welcomed by my client."

Meanwhile, former Brescia player Matias Almeyda has joined West Bromwich Albion. The ex-Inter midfielder terminated his contract with the Rigamonti outfit last month.

West Bromwich Albion Secure Almeyda's Services

West Bromwich Albion manager Bryan Robson has made Argentine midfielder Matias Almeyda his first signing, according to reports.
The 31-year-old joins the Baggies on a free from Serie A club Brescia, where his contract was cancelled by mutual consent after a falling out with the club.


Almeyda began his career with River Plate before moving to Spanish side Sevilla and then joining Italians Lazio, where he won the double in 2000.

Robson is keen to reshape the West Brom squad and Almeyda could be the first of many new signings during the January transfer window.

Other names being linked with a move to the Hawthorns are Boro's Joseph-Desire-Job, Liverpool striker Neil Mellor and Celtic's Juninho.