Brazilian goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri has denied the rumours which said he’s close to joining Crystal Palace.
Despite several stories from different outlets saying the player is in advanced negotiations to sign for the London side, the 35-year-old was quite firm on turning down the speculation.
Cavalieri was interviewed by the Fluminense fansite Netflu this Friday, and in a short quote, made sure to say the rumours are all false.
“I had been in England ten years ago. This English newspaper reports a lot of false information. I wanted to know where they got the news from.”
When he says ‘English newspaper’, Netflu puts The Mirror in parenthesis, so the outlet was probably mentioned in the question.
Netflu tried to insist by asking him about facing great teams like Manchester City, but Cavalieri continued turning down the Crystal Palace possibility.
“Impossible. I still have my thing with Fluminense. Nothing is solved. The only clash I have is against Fluminense (laughs).”
As the goalkeeper hasn’t been speaking to the press lately, he still left a message for his fans: “Tell my fans I’m fine. I’m enjoying my son.”
The player’s fight against Fluminense is because despite being released at the start of the year, he still hasn’t reached a financial agreement with the Brazilian club. Theoretically he’s free to sign for any other side, but apparently he’s not in a hurry as long as things don’t get settled.
It’s worth recalling that The Mirror is not the only outlet reporting the negotiations. Sky Sports, Globo Esporte and UOL are other sources claiming it.
It’s possible Cavalieri’s comments are aimed at Fluminense and may be tactical.
Roy Hodgson confirmed on Friday that Cavalieri has been at Crystal Palace, so unless it’s an impostor, the goalkeeper’s comments could be more aimed at his dispute in Brazil.
