Agent: Barca keen on Giovinco

The agent of Sebastian Giovinco has claimed Barcelona are interested in signing the Parma forward.

The Italy international has been heavily linked with a return to Juventus, who retain a 50 percent share in the 25-year-old attacker, and Giovinco said on Tuesday he would be open to rejoining Juve at the end of the season.

But the player’s representative, Andrea D’Amico, said the Turin giants are facing competition from Barca for his client’s signature.

“The interest of a club like Barcelona is always nice,” D’Amico told Sportal.it.

“Giovinco is now a major player of great talent and great technique who is now realising his potential, so it’s normal that there is interest.

“As for his future? First we must find a solution regarding the ownership between Juventus and Parma. I think this is a necessary step.”

D’Amico feels the race for Giovinco’s signature will intensify after Euro 2012.

“He’s doing very well and will go to (Poland and Ukraine),” he said. “As (Italy coach Cesare) Prandelli has said himself, he is one of the biggest talents in Italian football.

“Euro 2012 will be another chance for him to showcase his ability. He is now ready for a big club.”

Giovinco, who has been capped seven times by Italy, came through the youth team ranks at Juve before moving to Parma in 2010.