Transfer Rumour Axel Witsel

[bluestevon]

From the Zenit press release to TASS today

МОСКВА, 9 июля. /ТАСС/. Российский футбольный клуб "Зенит" не ведет переговоров с итальянским "Наполи" о переходе бельгийского полузащитника Акселя Витселя. Об этом ТАСС рассказали в пресс-службе российскому клуба.

Ранее портал Football Italia со ссылкой на клубное радио итальянской команды сообщил, что "Наполи" достиг договоренности о переходе Витселя.

Футбольный клуб "Зенит" не ведет и не вел никаких переговоров с "Наполи" относительно трансфера полузащитника Акселя Витселя", - сказали в пресс-службе.

Бельгиец перешел в "Зенит" в 2012 году из португальской "Бенфики". В составе сине-бело-голубых футболист выиграл чемпионат и Суперкубок России. В минувшем сезоне он провел за клуб 41 матч в различных турнирах, в которых забил шесть мячей и отдал пять результативных передач.

translating it, then it's basically an official club statement given to the leading Russian paper (TASS) in effect saying Zenit is not negotiating with Napoli regarding Witsel, goes on to further state that the club is not in negotiation with Napoli and (the important bit) Will not be conducting any negotiations in the future with Napoli with regards to Axel Witsel.


From the way they point blank refused to deal with the Italian teams last season after Juve and i think Milan kept messing around (going behind the clubs back etc) and the press release from Zenit at the time accusing them of tapping up effectively and then their refusal to negotiate any further with them - then seems like Napoli have utterly pissed them off like those teams did. Telling is how quickly after the Italian radio station connected to Napoli ran the story saying the deal was close and terms agreed that Zenit have come out with this, can't put enough enphasis on how clear the message the club released is - no chance they will be backtrcking on that now.

Will stick my neck out and say no matter what happens he wont be going to Napoli after this.

 

[ultra]

This thread is worse than the one we had for Leroy Fer. Remember the fume?

 

[ianefc]

Oh God won't somebody think of Kev.

You're doing God's work Ian.

My ill timed joke tweet from a year ago may have had serious repercussions for his keyboard.

 

[Boss_Blue]

We all still soaking our pampers in here?

 

[Moomin]

We all still soaking our pampers in here?

Nil Satis Pissy Pants Optimum

 

[Tin-Tin]

Zenit Football Club is not and will not be in any negotiations with Napoli for the transfer of Axel Witsel,” a Press officer told Russian news agency TASS.

Sounds like Napoli have annoyed them in some way.

 

[oliverwri]

So is it on? Or off? Or both?

 

[tadao]

Nice
But that's a six

No thats a 6

 

[bluestevon]

Zenit Football Club is not and will not be in any negotiations with Napoli for the transfer of Axel Witsel,” a Press officer told Russian news agency TASS.

Sounds like Napoli have annoyed them in some way.

See my above post mate, they have utterly slammed the door on napoli - that Radio announcement by the Napoli offical radio seems to have backfired massively, probably designed to throw a spanner in our negotiations but has ended any chance of them with this beyond doubt

 

[Manx Blue]

Why are people labelling it just another Everton summer?

It's not ... not at all.

We are at a pivotal moment in the history of the club. The anticipated expenditure & infrastructure plans are unprecedented. Meticulous, well laid plans are absolutely vital now.

I suggest those criticising the Everton board & management take a step away from their keyboards & phones and revisit the forum come the end of May.

I dare say those dissenters are the same folk booing Leon Osman every week then wondering why he wasn't given a heroes send off. In other words, very mixed up indeed.

Patience, support & understanding.

It used to be the Everton way *sighs*

 

[Goat]

This thread is actually amazing.

Can this be stickied?

 

[Tin-Tin]

See my above post mate, they have utterly slammed the door on napoli - that Radio announcement by the Napoli offical radio seems to have backfired massively, probably designed to throw a spanner in our negotiations but has ended any chance of them with this beyond doubt

Yes I can only think that we have approached Zenit with an offer and permission to speak to him but Napoli have contacted his agent without dealing with Zenit so they have refused to deal, which they did with Milan and Juve last year as you have said.

That basically sounds like he signs for us or sticks it out in Russia for another year.

 

[Dutch Toffee]

This thread is actually amazing.

Can this be stickied?

I think it's sticky enough as it is mate.

 

[bluestevon]

Yes I can only think that we have approached Zenit with an offer and permission to speak to him but Napoli have contacted his agent without dealing with Zenit so they have refused to deal, which they did with Milan and Juve last year as you have said.

That basically sounds like he signs for us or sticks it out in Russia for another year.

He won't be going anywhere in Italy that's for sure mate

 

[Azza]

I'm confused, Russian media say Zenit won't deal with Napoli yet people are saying it's off and blaming The Esk for not getting the waterfront stadium?!