Italy World cup winner snubs Crystal Palace to move to Italy second division

03 ott 2017

Former Italy International Alberto Gilardino has reached an agreement with Serie B side Spezia, the club have announce through their official website and social media accounts.
Gilardino was available in the market as a free agent and Crystal Palace had also been linked with a move for the 2006 Italy World Cup winner.

The 35-year-old, however, decided to snub a move to England to move to Italy’s Second division instead.

Gilardino has signed a two-year deal with Spezia. The experienced striker has an option to begin his coaching career in the club’s academy once his playing career is over.

Il saluto del neo aquilotto #AlbertoGilardino ai tifosi aquilotti@acspezia #PerchèSpeziaèQuesta #aDifesaDiUnaFede #SpeziaCalcio pic.twitter.com/40QyjGw8bF
— Spezia Calcio (@acspezia) October 3, 2017

Another huge blow for Crystal Palace who hoped to seal the transfer of Gilardino to solve their attacking woes.

Here’s the official presentation of the player to his new fans. The video has just been published on Crystal Palace’s official social media accounts.