Iturbe and his agent..'Verona are perfect'

Juan Manuel Iturbe and agent Gustavo Moscardi speak..

"My player (Iturbe) chose Hellas Verona because he wants to gain experience and grow in one of the worlds hardest championships, Serie A" Moscardi told tuttomercatoweb.com

He continued "Iturbe is also ideal for Verona, because Mandorlini's squad lacks an explosive player like him".

Iturbe himself was delighted to join gialloblu, telling the official website "I joined Hellas because they are a great team, and Italian football has always fascinated me. I must thank Sean Sogliano for signing me to such a big club."

The Argentine added "The negotiaions took a while, but I'm finally here. I'll play on the left or right, wherever the coach wants me to play".

Hellas Verona..news round-up

A round-up of news from Hellas

Grossi leaves- Forward Paolo Grossi has agreed a deal to leave Verona. After being linked with newly-promoted Serie B club Carpi, he will make a loan move to rivals Brescia. Signed from Siena, the player failed to score in 16 games for Verona.

Ragatzu wanted- The forward signed in the summer from Cagliari, but is already being touted for departure on a loan deal. The first proposal is from Avellino, a loan deal but unlikely to contain a view to permanent clause. The second option is from Siena, who are wanting the Sardinian as part of a deal that would see Matteo Rubin sign for the Gialloblu.

Martinho speaks after Roma- The flying winger spoke after the 3-0 loss, saying "We defended well for about an hour, then after the first goal we lost it. We're sorry, but this defeat will serve us as a lesson. Overall it was a good performance, but we must improve."

Primavera win again- The Hellas Primavera team won their second game in two games, beating Udinese 3-1. Coach Pavanel played a 4-2-3-1 formation, and the baby Gialloblu dominated the game, with goals from Zacagni (two) and an Alba penalty.

OFFICIAL..ITURBE SIGNS FOR VERONA

The Porto man has signed a season-loan with an option to buy.

A player Sogliano has managed to sneak under the radar, (in terms of signing for Verona) Juan Manuel Iturbe signed for Hellas tonight, a deal announced by Gianluca Di Marzio of SkyItalia.

Iturbe is one of a number of players dubbed 'the new Messi' due to his similar characteristics of being a dribbler, goalscorer and small stature. Born in Buenos Aires (1993) the forward started his career with Cerro Porteno in the Paraguayan Premier Division scoring three goals in 22 games.
This allowed him to make a big money move to FC Porto, a club famous for signing South Americans and then selling them on for big money.

Sadly it didn't work out and after only five games for the first team, he was loaned to River Plate in Argentina, scoring three goals in 17 games for the giants. He started his international career in Paraguay's youth teams but after falling out with management, declared for Argentina, playing ten u20 games, scoring five goals.

The player attracted interest from both Inter and Genoa, but Hellas won the deal, loaning him and having an option to buy for an estimated £7.5M, a similar deal to another Argentinan player signed in the summer, Ezequiel Cirigliano.

The player will wear the number 15 shirt.

Transfer news..potential arrivals and departures

Although the season has kicked off, Sean Sogliano is still busy in the transfer market.

IN

Rafael Marques

The sporting director has been busy looking for value in the South American market all summer, and has once again been making offers for players, this time in defence. Atletico Mineiro defender Rafael Marques has been the name mentioned by Sky Italia and more specifically Gianluca Di Marzio. SS is hoping to sign the player before the Roma game, but it's a possibility the defender will leave on loan to a Serie B club. He will sign a two year contract after having his release clause at Mineiro activated.

Elderson

Matteo Rubin is another name being chased by Gialloblu. The Siena defender is keen on the move, but the Tuscan club want Daniel Ragatzu to sign with them, but Verona will only allow this in a loan move.

A new name being linked is Braga defender Elderson. The Nigerian is a mainstay in the national team and impressed for the Portuguese side last season. He plays as a left back but can push forward should the need arise.

OUT

Despite the hatred that exists between the supporters, Hellas have struck a deal with Salernitana (owned by Lazio president Lotito) for the midfielder Gennaro Esposito. Returning close to his home city of Napoli, the midfielder played 74 games for Verona in Serie C, scoring four goals after signing in 2009. He spent last season in Umbria with Perugia.

Manuel Mancini

Leaving Hellas for certain is Manuel Mancini. The midfielder played his role in helping Verona to promotion from Serie C in 2010-11, particularly earlier in the season under Beppe Giannini and then Mandorlini. He spent last season at Salernitana, where he made some controversial comments about the club, and criticised Mandorlini saying the Ravenna native is too tough on his players. The Roman will now be free to sign for a new club.

Francesco Cangi

One player who will be missed is Francesco Cangi. He is in talks to join arch-rivals Vicenza, although the deal has yet to be reached. The full-back is said to be less than convinced by the magnagati's project. For now he will remain a Mastini player.