La Salernitana needs players “ready for war”, in search of a salvation that would be miraculous. The bottom team in Serie A, which has belonged to Danilo Iervolino since January 1, has handed over the reins of its sports area to Walter Sabatini, manager who in Rome closed signings of the highest level (Alisson, Salah, Lamela, Nainggolan, Dzeko…).
The sporting director stated at a press conference that now “he cannot afford a long-term project” due to the qualifying situation, and that ready players with experience are needed to fight until the last day. And one of those on his list is Diego Costa.
The former mattress player has once again had continuity on the pitch, closing 2021 with six months at Atletico Mineiro, where he made 19 appearances, five goals and one assist. He has received several proposals (one of them, from Corinthians), but the idea of returning to Europe fascinates him.
It will not be easy, but the attempt demonstrates the ambition of Iervolino’s project, who also sought the incorporation of Federico Fazio for his defense. Sabatini, who wanted to sign Diego Costa already at Bologna, has started contacts with his environment to convince him. The idea of seeing him play alongside Ribéry for his permanence has already conquered the tifosi.