Empoli Sport Director Marcello Carli, has spoken to Il Tirreno about the market rumors around Gilardino. "He is important,but I've not problems to say that he is not giving back what we expected. I'm not saying it's his fault, but we expected more. I add that Gilardino, until this moment, had an exemplary behavior from a professional and human profile. He never asked us or hinted to leave".
Playing for Sporting Braga since 2014/15, Brazilian right-back Marcelo Goiano (30) had his deal with Portuguese club officially extended until June 2021. Former Feirense player is Braga team captain.