In search of an understudy to Marcin Bulka after the departure of Kasper Schmeichel, OGC Nice has set its sights on Salvatore Sirigu. Free since the end of his adventure with Fiorentina at the beginning of July, the 36-year-old goalkeeper carried out medical examinations with the Gym last week and has since been training with the Riviera professional group. However, the Italian international (28 caps) has still not signed. While his physical condition is debated, Nice coach Francesco Farioli declared at a press conference, on the sidelines of the clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Friday evening, that a decision regarding Salvatore Sirigu would be taken at the earliest. late next week.
“Sirigu is a great goalkeeper. He’s been training with us for a week. The decision will be made in the coming days. He is coming off a major injury (ruptured Achilles tendon last season). At the beginning of next week, we will make a decision. Salvatore can be a great added value for the club. He has knowledge of Ligue 1. We evaluate the physical state, not the player currently”declared the transalpine coach, comments reported by France Blue.
