According to the Gazzetta Dello Sport last week Prandelli was at Piacenza's game checking out Matuzalem and Guardalben. While whether Matuzalem will spend one more season on loan or return to Parma is unclear, Guardalben will replace Taffarel as Parma's second goalkeeper next season. Parma will allow Taffarel to return to Brazil with Atletico Mineiro. Prandelli originally wanted Venezia's and Italy's U-21 goalkeeper Generoso Rossi, a player he launched in Venezia, but the asking price was considered too big for a second goalkeeper and hence Parma will take back Guardalben. Guardalben is co-owned by Piacenza and Parma and his price will be considerably smaller. Alfonso De Lucia will be the third goalkeeper.
In case something surprising happens and Frey gets sold, Parma could return for Rossi and let him and Guardalben fight it out for the starting spot. But thats unlikely.
In case something surprising happens and Frey gets sold, Parma could return for Rossi and let him and Guardalben fight it out for the starting spot. But thats unlikely.