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Exclusive: U.S. U-20 International Vincenzo Bernardo Leaves Napoli
Vincenzo Bernardo opts-out of his contract with Napoli to become a free agent, and Max Zeger caught up with Bernardo to hear all about it.
Aug 31, 2009 12:54:31 PM
Goal.com
has learned that U-20 International Vincenzo Bernardo has opted out
of his contract, will leave Napoli and become a free agent. Bernardo
left Napoli after having rejected a loan move to Serie C2 side A.C.
Monopoli.
“I am officially a free agent,” Bernardo said. “At this time my representatives are looking for the best club for me to get first team minutes.”
Bernardo spent three seasons at Napoli, the first two in youth teams, and last year with the reserves. Bernardo has been searching for first team football this summer, and believes his best options will be revealed when he is a free agent.
“I will leave Napoli within the next few days to travel to various clubs. The possibility of signing with a club outside of Italy is very high.”
Last September, Bernardo signed a new three-year deal with Napoli after impressing in some first team training sessions. The contract allowed for Bernardo to opt-out after the first year, and the U.S. Youth International has exercised that option.
“I am ready to settle into a new situation with a new club. Once that happens I can finally start playing [first team football],” Bernardo explained. “I am happy with this path I chose and I want to thank Napoli for a wonderful experience. I will miss the beautiful city and the passionate fan support they have here.”
Max Zeger is a Goal.com contributor. He also writes the blog Yanks Soccer. You can follow him on twitter @mcmz403.
For more on your favorite American players in Europe visit Goal.com's Americans Abroad page.
“I am officially a free agent,” Bernardo said. “At this time my representatives are looking for the best club for me to get first team minutes.”
Bernardo spent three seasons at Napoli, the first two in youth teams, and last year with the reserves. Bernardo has been searching for first team football this summer, and believes his best options will be revealed when he is a free agent.
“I will leave Napoli within the next few days to travel to various clubs. The possibility of signing with a club outside of Italy is very high.”
Last September, Bernardo signed a new three-year deal with Napoli after impressing in some first team training sessions. The contract allowed for Bernardo to opt-out after the first year, and the U.S. Youth International has exercised that option.
“I am ready to settle into a new situation with a new club. Once that happens I can finally start playing [first team football],” Bernardo explained. “I am happy with this path I chose and I want to thank Napoli for a wonderful experience. I will miss the beautiful city and the passionate fan support they have here.”
Max Zeger is a Goal.com contributor. He also writes the blog Yanks Soccer. You can follow him on twitter @mcmz403.
For more on your favorite American players in Europe visit Goal.com's Americans Abroad page.
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