Chelsea linked to Parma´s Giovinco

The agent of Parma forward Sebastian Giovinco has revealed that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is a big admirer of his client.

Giovinco, 24, said he would consider returning to Juventus on Tuesday if the Italian giants promise he will be a replacement for Alessandro Del Piero who is expected to leave at the end of the season.

But reports in England have linked him with a move to Chelsea.

The Italy international is currently at Parma who paid Juventus three million euros for a co-ownership deal in the summer in which they own 50 per cent of the player’s rights.

However, agent Andrea D’Amico was eager to respond to the Chelsea reports and said a move to London should not be discarded in the future because the Stamford Bridge owner liked Giovinco.

“It’s no mystery that Roman Abramovich likes Giovinco,” the agent told Sportal.it.

“The Chelsea owner was struck by Giovinco’s performances when he played against them for Juventus (during the 2008-09 Champions League campaign).”

“Also, Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas loves the player’s technical qualities, and this means he is someone who understands (football).”

“Chelsea would be a nice club (for Giovinco to join), but at the moment there is nothing concrete,” the agent said.

“It all depends on Parma. They will decide. Plus, we would have to wait for an offer.”

Giovinco will be in action when Parma meet AC Milan at San Siro on Wednesday in Serie A.