Serie A - Roma takeover deal still alive

Eurosport - Sat, 27 Jun 11:23:00 2009

The head of a Swiss consortium remains hopeful of concluding a deal to buy Roma despite the Serie A club's owners saying talks had failed.

FOOTBALL 2008-09 Serie A Roma fans in the Stadio Olimpico - 0

"We understand the responsibility we are assuming for a great set of fans. In four of five days you'll know everything," FIFA agent Vinicio Fioranelli said late on Friday when asked if a takeover could still happen.

Roma's main shareholder Italpetroli said on Thursday that talks had stalled despite efforts being made to reach an agreement.

Reuters

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