Del Piero to Sydney?

[EdDog]

I would be annoyed at this favouritism towards Sydney, however it seems more of a marketing ploy than anything.

If he tears the league a new one and they win the double, then I might feel differently. But can't see that happening.

[offshorejack]

seems as though it's definitely a done deal now!

announcement is expected at 9.30pm est on fox sports news tonight - if anyone is keen

[ChillyPhilly]

100% done. Official. Huge.

To quote a friend: 'Suddenly Carrusca and Flores aren't big signings anymore'.

[EdDog]

2 year deal with the option of a 3rd and 1.8m a year by all reports.

Bring on new years.

[sevengoals]

AFTER a week of speculation, confirmations, retractions and negotiations, it's official: Alessandro Del Piero has signed for Sydney FC to become the highest-paid footballer of any code to play in Australia.

Take that egg ball!




(Even I have a smile on my face now that it's official.)

more,
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/a-league/ci ... 25exy.html

and here.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012 ... -sydney-fc

[double07]

Says in the 'tiser today that we had an opportunity to sign Del Piero in 2010 but turned him down saying he was too old for the A-League. Story not on AdelaideNow as far as I can see.

Edit: Here we go - http://i.imgur.com/C2E91.jpg

[shinAUFC]

its easy to twist it to look that way im sure.

The reality is all Aleague clubs probably had the opportunity to sign him, those who had free marquee spots then had to crunch the numbers to see if it was viable.

The fact is , if we paid him 2million a season to only get 16k sellout crowds every match we would probably take a heavey loss

[lufcmike]

WARNING.....
For those attending the AU v SFC game on December 31
If Del Piero plays be sure to bring nose plugs to the game.
As the smell of moth balls and camphor from all those who attend wearing Juventus shirts will be overpowering.

[Old Gregg]

lol
hoping to see some old Adelaide City Juve strips in the crowd

[lufcmike]

Its easy to spot the old Adelaide City supporters, they're the ones that arrive 5 minutes after kick off and leave 5 minutes before the final whistle.

[Old Gregg]

Speaking of which, I had to laugh at the people who left 5 minutes before full time in the trial match on Wednesday. Firstly, because they missed Serge's goal... secondly, why the fuck would you need to try to 'beat the traffic' when there's only a thousand people there?

[Stuckey]

Speaking of which, I had to laugh at the people who left 5 minutes before full time in the trial match on Wednesday. Firstly, because they missed Serge's goal... secondly, why the fuck would you need to try to 'beat the traffic' when there's only a thousand people there?

Do bother making sense of what people without brains do. They probably don't know themselves!

[bpowell454]

Apparently Sydney FC are looking to sign culina also. Will know within the next 2 weeks.

[Agostinho]

LOL stupid article. As if we could have enticed him here on the (comparatively) meagre salary we could offer.

[Stuckey]

LOL stupid article. As if we could have enticed him here on the (comparatively) meagre salary we could offer.

Val wrote the same crap when Harry was considering which club to sign for.