Sydney FC have not yet confirmed the signing of Alessandro Del Piero, despite media reports that the deal was done and reported interest from EPL giants Liverpool.
Sydney FC have not yet confirmed the signing of Alessandro Del Piero, despite media reports that the deal was done and reported interest from EPL giants Liverpool.
Reports last suggested Italy great Del Piero has agreed to join the Sky Blues in a $2 million deal, but the club denied any deal has been signed.
Sydney FC CEO Tony Pignata flew out to Italy at the end of last week to sealed the biggest signing in Australian football history.
Sydney FC have not yet made any official statement on the possible transfer, however a spokesman said the deal was not yet complete.
And this morning news emerged that Liverpool had made reported a last-ditch effort to sign for the former Juventus striker.
A switch to the Premier League at this stage in his career would obviously prove tempting, although Pignata believes the opportunity to create a legacy for in Australia will be too much to resist.
"I am optimistic. He still hasn't signed, but he wants to. Between tonight and tomorrow we will settle the final details, it is a work in progress," Pignata told Sky Sport Italia.