The Uruguayan central defender should be extended the contract for two seasons by spreading the salary
CAGLIARI. The onerous engagement seemed an insurmountable obstacle. So much so that Cagliari had announced the sale of Diego Godin because they were unable to pay such a high salary. The Uruguayan defender received several offers, all of which were rejected. His priority was to stay in Sardinia, where his wife was born and where his father-in-law Pepe Herrera left great memories. An attachment to the shirt that convinced president Tommaso Giulini to retrace his steps, so much so that the parties are discussing in these days to extend the contract by another two years, spreading the salary. A solution that would allow the rossoblù club to dilute the expenses and the player (35 years old), to end his career in Cagliari, a city with which he immediately fell in love.
Clues. The deal is not that far off. It may also be that the official announcement may be made next week. Of course the figures will not be disclosed but it is certain that both the player and the club will be satisfied. Godin is an essential player for Cagliari. A practically untouchable owner. His experience can make a difference and help young people like Carboni, Walukiewicz and Bellanova grow up. The captain of the Uruguayan national team has always said: «I am focused only on Cagliari, I have that shirt on and I keep it. I do not take into consideration other proposals ». Still, both from Turkey and Argentina, the offers were tempting, but he thanked and declined. A linear attitude that the club in some ways appreciated, because it embraces the president’s philosophy which is more or less this: here I want players who embrace the project and give everything for the rossoblù shirt. There is a direct line to his agents. This is why the agreement can be signed soon.
The coach. Leonardo Semplici always hoped that Godin would stay. He also said it openly, but underlining that society was exclusively concerned with these topics. When he was told that the central defender would remain, he jumped for joy. For two reasons: the first because it is a player who makes up a group and puts his knowledge at the service of his teammates; the second because it gives solidity to a department that did not start the season in a brilliant way. In short, Cagliari and Godin are about to “get married”, a union that could make both of them happy.
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