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Agent Reveals Rossi Interest

Giuseppe Rossi's agent has claimed that Barcelona - along with a number of other top European clubs - are showing a keen interest in the Manchester United youngster.

The Italian Under 21 international failed to shine at Newcastle during the first half of the season, but scored on his Parma debut on Sunday after moving to Serie A on loan to underline his credentials as a talented prospect.

Rossi is highly-rated within the halls of Old Trafford but now Sir Alex Ferguson's plans to make the New Jersey-born striker a key figure in his future plans could be under threat following the news that Internazionale, Milan, Juventus and Roma have all enquired about his availability.

Agent Andrea Pastorello has revealed that United knocked back an offer for the forward in the summer, as well as confirming that European Champions Barcelona are keen admirers of the player who had been linked with a further loan move to Sunderland.

"We have had contact with Barcelona," Pastorello is quoted in the Guardian.

"But I repeat that it will not be easy to take him away from Manchester United.

"They've already said no to £4.2million, which is no small fee by today's standards.

"They have great faith in Giuseppe and turned down a £4.2million bid before the season started.

"I'm grateful to United and we will never clash. But in terms of his characteristics, I think Rossi is more suited to the Italian game and that's why we rejected a loan to another English club [after his spell at Newcastle].

"He is at Parma now and he has a chance to shine."

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Rossi debut delight

New arrival Giuseppe Rossi was thrilled after scoring the winning goal on his Parma debut against Torino.

The 19-year-old Italian-American joined the Stadio Tardini outfit earlier this week on loan from Manchester United, a return to the club where he grew up in the youth system before leaving in 2004.

“I am happy I scored, but I am also pleased with the team’s performance – we played well and we earned three very important points,” explained the striker.

“I am happy with my debut, but I am also aware that I must keep my feet on the ground,” added Rossi, whose goal allowed Parma to move to third from the bottom of the table with 15 points.

“When you are young you need to play, that is why I agreed to a loan deal. If you want to be a footballer you have to make sacrifices. I have moved so many times in the past few years.

“I must admit that things have been going very well so far and I hope this continues. I came here to play as much as possible and I will give my best to help the team.”

Rossi made his debut for the Italy Under-21 side last summer and hopes that his Parma switch means he will once again be called upon by Coach Pierluigi Casiraghi.

“I have played four matches with the Azzurrini so far and I hope I will be called-up for the upcoming friendly with Belgium on February 6,” admitted the player.

“Alessandro Rosina is one of my U-21 teammates and he confirmed today that he can be very dangerous, although our defenders did well and conceded no space.

“Our next matches are with Milan, Roma and Fiorentina. It will be very difficult, but we will try to win every one of them. We must focus on one game at a time – I am sure we can remain in Serie A.”

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Video: First goal for Parma

commentator: "he's arrived Giuseppe Rossi. Oh my mum, what a wonderful goal! It is to keep on watching it!"

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Parma 1 Torino 0

74' Parma 1-0 Torino: Rossi socres

Wonderful goal from Giuseppe Rossi as he takes the ball down on the edge of the area before slipping past two defenders and firing home a low left-footed shot.

After scoring on his Parma debut, Giuseppe Rossi said: 'It was a wonderful game and we showed we have character. I am pleased to play for Parma and they are three important points.'

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Photos: Parma 1 Torino 0

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Parma-Torino: Official line-ups

PARMA (3 4 1 2) - 5. Bucci (V.Cap.); 28. Paci, 24. Couto, 25. Perna; 26. Ferronetti, 13. Grella (Cap), 6. Bolano, 7. Castellini; 10. Morfeo; 8. G.Rossi, 20. Budan
Coach. Pioli
Subs: 32. Virgili; 17. M.Rossi, 80. Bocchetti, 4. Dessena, 34. Savi, 18. Gasbarroni, 9. Muslimovic

TORINO (3 4 2 1) - 1. Taibi; 4. Brevi (Cap), 6. Cioffi, 14. I. Franceschini; 22. Comotto, 8. Barone, 15. De Ascentis, 3. Balestri; 10. Rosina, 7. Fiore; 9. Muzzi (V.C.)
Coach. Zaccheroni
Subs: 31. Fontana; 2. Pancaro, 5. Gallo, 17. Lazetic, 18. Ogbonna, 19. Abbruscato, 11. Stellone

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Photos: Press Conference

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Photos: First Training

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Zamagna Has Brought Back Rossi to Parma

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Giuseppe Rossi has revealed his delight at sealing his loan move to Parma.

The Manchester United starlet has recently returned from a less than inspiring spell at Newcastle.

"Let’s forget the past," said the striker who had a disappointing loan spell at Newcastle in the first half of this season.

Sir Alex Ferguson has now granted Parma's request - with the promise that the exciting 19-year-old will see regular first team action, which was not forthcoming at St James' Park.

"When a player is loaned, he hopes to be able to play," Rossi told the news conference to confirm his signature.

"Here [Parma] there is the possibility. I'm in a moment in my career, where I must play.

"Here at Parma I want to play regularly, only this way can I give my best."

"I am at a time in my career when I must play on a consistent basis. I want to help the team and I hope I will put into practice what I learnt in England."

"I'm here to show I can do good things. From my side, I'll give the best to help the team."

Rossi, who left Parma as a youngster to move to Old Trafford, admitted he was looking forward to his first taste of Serie A action.

"When you have trained with big champions like Scholes, Rooney or Cristiano Ronaldo, you earn a lot," he said.

"Since I left Parma I've learnt a lot. I've played about 20 matches with Manchester and it has been a good experience.

"It's a different football, based more on the physical, whilst here in Italy it is based especially on technique."

Rossi, who left for England in 2004, is considered as one of Italy’s most promising attacking talents.

And after making his debut for the Under-21 side last summer, he’s hungry to be confirmed by Coach Pierluigi Casiraghi. “I want to be called-up again,” admitted the player.

Parma are currently second from the bottom in Serie A and hope to return to winning ways on Sunday when they will host Torino.

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