Alan Shearer Rubbishes Italy Move

By Forrest
June 10 2004

Newcastle United's veteran striker Alan Shearer has quickly dismissed speculation of a possible move abroad to Italian minnows Genoa.

Newcastle United's veteran striker Alan Shearer has quickly dismissed speculation of a possible move abroad to Italian minnows Genoa. It had been reported that Genoa president, Enrico Preziosi was lining up a lucrative three-year deal for the ex-England front man, in an attempt to lure him away from his home town club and postpone his planned retirement.

Despite this, Shearer has confirmed that he will be retiring at the end of the coming season, and plans to stay at Newcastle.

When questioned about the move, Shearer responded with "I have been made aware today of Italian press reports which say I have been in talks with Genoa. This is completely untrue" signalling his intent to remain as captain of the Toon.

 Shearer did concede that he may consider a move abroad, but would only be if "Sir Bobby Robson told me that I was not to be a first-team regular next season", and considering he is Newcastle's most potent goal threat, this would be unlikely.