Parma Sporting Director Pietro Leonardi Delighted With Amauri Loan Move

Posted by admin on Monday 31 January 2011


Parma sporting director Pietro Leonardi has revealed he is pleased with the loan signing of Amauri from Juventus.
Parma sporting director Pietro Leonardi has expressed his delight at signing Juventus striker Amauri on loan until the end of the season.

The director now hopes the Brazilian-born italian international can help his side climb up the ladder and have a strong second-half to the season.

"Amauri is an important player, and I hope he can give us a lift out of our current situation," Leonardi stated to SportItalia. "I also hope he can bring some enthusiasm to oour fans.

"He is a great signing. Everyone needs to be thanked for signing him."

Leonardi also revealed Graziano Pelle will arrive from Dutch side AZ at the end of the season, and the arrival of Nwankwo Obiorah in a co-ownership deal with Inter.

"Pelle will arrive in June, but we must wait," he continued. "It is also important that Nwankwo has also arrived."