Villarreal's Nilmar: 'I would be happy to play for Roma'
Posted Saturday, August 13, 2011 by YAHOO Sport
Villarreal striker Nilmar has said he would be delighted to play for Roma, and admits the clubs are in talks over a €16 million transfer.
Last week Italian director Walter Sabatini said the 27-year-old Brazilian was an excellent player, but added there was a distance between the two clubs regarding an agreement.
Initial reports had suggested a €14m bid from Roma was not seen as satisfactory by the Spanish outfit, leading to speculation Sabatini was trying to sweeten the deal by offering €16m.
And while the clubs continue to negotiate, Nilmar has expressed his desire to play in Serie A.
"I know Roma and Villarreal are talking and I would be very happy to come to the Italian capital to play football. Roma are a great club and I would be playing alongside players like Francesco Totti and Daniele De Rossi."
The Italian club is looking at Nilmar as a replacement for Mirko Vucinic who recently joined Juventus.
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