Nani defends Solet: they made up knee problems

The sporting director of Udinese, Gianluca Nani, has categorically denied the rumors about Oumar Solet‘s physical problems, the French defender at the center of a failed negotiation with Inter. Speaking to Sky Sport from the training camp in Lienz, Nani expressed surprise at the rumors circulating about the player’s knee.

“I’m quite surprised. I heard about a knee problem: I wish everyone had the same physical problems,” said the Friulian executive. “In the last championship he missed only two matches, one of which only as a precaution, and not even a single training session. Out of 60 matches he played 57, all for 90 minutes except one. I don’t know where these nonsense stories come from.”

The sporting director then emphasized the club’s strong position: “Fortunately, we don’t need to sell. For us, it’s a privilege. We would always like to keep our top players, but it’s not always possible. When opportunities arise, we are forced to consider them.”

Regarding Solet, formerly of Salzburg, Nani was determined: “For us, it’s a privilege to have a player like Solet. He is an added value, an extraordinary player. I’m not offering him to anyone. If he were to stay, he would be an added value for our squad.” The executive concluded with a reference to Phaedrus’ fable: “Solet reminds me of Phaedrus’ fable of the fox and the grapes. If you can’t get him, then he’s not that good…”