[Djet]

Stefano Bettarini is a Parma-player :happy: The official site reports that the transfer is concluded and the defender will be presented tomorrow at 1435 CET. Bettarini will play for us until summer 2005.

Stefano Bettarini

Position: Defender
Birthdate: 06/02/1972
Age: 32
Birthplace: Forlì (Italy)
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 82 kg
Former clubs: Inter, Baracca, Lucchese, Salernitana, Cagliari, Fiorentina, Bologna, Venezia, Modena, Sampdoria
Matches in Serie A: 142
Goals in Serie A: 3
Matches in Serie B: 129
Goals in Serie B: 9
First match in Serie A: 08/09/1996 Cagliari - Atalanta 2-0



Stefano Bettarini is a very famous footballer in Italy, more because of his ex-wife Simona Ventura (famous Italian Showgirl) and the betting scandal than for his football abilities. But Bettarini is a decent defender who was even called to the italian NT last year. Last year, as I mentionend - he was included to a betting scandal and he was suspended until today, so its the best time to buy him
I think "Il Bello" may be the experience that we need in defence, I am happy with this buy.

 

[Märco1]

 

[ToniSamp]

Well done.
Bettarini is still one of the best left backs in Italy and I'm happy that he joined Parma.

 

[Minotti]

Welcome ,just don't fück yourself with bets now :tongue:

 

[AMOROSO!]

I reckon he's going to be useful. Welcome to Parma Stefano!

 

[Diavolo]

Welcome ,just don't fück yourself with bets now :tongue:

P.S. I agree with Toni :thmbup:

 

[Zangari_Italia]

Good luck. Get your life and career back on track. And help solidify the defence.

 

[mattyc]

Anyone that can improve our defence gets the :thumbsup: from me.

 

[Crociati]

What to think of this. He didn't play 1 single match this season because of betting on games. It still is better than Negro..............

 

[VERDI]

Yeah, he'll need time before he gets useful... Still a good move considering our current situation. A cheap, experienced defender who can be useful.

 

[Dean]

I think 5/1 odds he will be a great signing for us.

I'm happy we've brought in both Bucci and Beta.

 

[Gazella76]

can we send Bovo now back to Roma?

 

[Minotti]

Unfortunately no because Bettarini will play as LB not a CD

 

[Djet]

Bettarini has been presented today, he will wear the number 2 shirt. I saw a little bit of the presentation, he said that he always wants to play, even in the midweek matches and that he is not the one who will save Parma from relegation but he will try to help us.

 

[Gazella76]

well poor Parma became shelter for misfits in italian football. Anyways he`ll be goos addition to the team expirence wise. It remains to be seen this coming weekend against Udine. FORZA PARMA!

 

[mattyc]

Unfortunately no because Bettarini will play as LB not a CD

Can we send Bovo back anyway? :yuck: