Cannavaro Coy About Real Madrid Extension
Canna admits that he is eager to lift the Champions League trophy this term and that he is in no hurry to sort out his future.
Canna admits that he is eager to lift the Champions League trophy this term and that he is in no hurry to sort out his future.
It has been a mixed 2008 for Fabio Cannavaro, who won the Liga with Real Madrid, but was then forced to miss out on Italy’s adventure at the European Championships due to an injury.
“Yes, we became Spanish champions, but I still rue our defeat to Roma in the Champions League,” the Azzurri captain told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Moreover, there was that setback that cost me the tournament in Austria and Switzerland."
“What’s on my wish list for 2009? I want the Champions League, as that is the only trophy that has escaped me so far and the one that Real fans crave the most.”
The Neapolitan defender’s contract with the Merengues is set to run out at the end of the season and there were reports last week that he had reached an agreement to extend his stay in Spain, but his agent rushed to quash the rumours.
“I know that my contract will expire, but there is no hurry,” he mused. “It is up to Real, if they are not willing to renew, then I will start weighing up other offers, but only after speaking with them, as our rapport is excellent."
“Nonetheless, if I were to return to Italy, I would still be glad, because I have lived a wonderful experience here, at a wonderful club. But after all, Italy is my home!”