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Perrotta rejects loan option
Wednesday 2 July, 2003
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Simone Perrotta has warned his admirers that he would rather stay at Chievo than accept a loan switch.
The midfielder has been strongly linked with moves to Inter, Roma and Parma but admits that things are not looking good.
"I will never move anywhere on loan at this stage of my career," said the Italian international.
"I understand that football is going through some difficult financial times and evidently I am a victim of this.
"I am desperate to join a big club but if this can only happen thanks to a loan deal then I would prefer to stay at Chievo."
It was believed that Inter were leading the chase for the 25-year-old but their offer of a player exchange has not been welcomed by the Flying Donkeys.
"I can't blame my club for this situation because they have a clear policy to follow," he added. "They are a small side that must look to balance the books."
Perrotta also hinted that a move to Inter was now looking unlikely. "They already have a host of players in my position such as Almeyda, Cristiano Zanetti, Emre and Di Biagio.
"And don't forget they've also brought in Sabri Lamouchi from Parma over the weekend," he conceded.
Meanwhile, Ajax ace Andy Van Der Meyde says he is ready to leave Holland for Inter.
"The Italian club know that I would jump at the chance to join them," he told the 'Gazzetta dello Sport.'
"My club have told me that negotiations are taking place and let's hope the situation can be solved in the next couple of weeks."
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Andy Van Der Meyde for Inter?!Geezzz....