No special insight with Chinese investors, says Roma president

Rome, Nov 23 (IANS) Italian soccer club Roma’s president James Pallotta said that he has “no special insight” in talks with potential Chinese investors.

Chinese businessmen were reported to be interested in buying some of Italian bank UniCredit’s stake in Roma and thus becoming shareholders in the club, reports Xinhua.

Pallotta neither confirmed nor denied these reports in his statement.

“We are fortunate to be the stewards of a great organization that people are interested in and want to become a part of,” he said.

“Our goal as always is to pursue what is best for Roma. We have no special insight into UniCredit’s desire to sell its stake in Roma or its rather transparent motive for a public dialogue, so we like you will await the next news cycle to learn more,” he said.

According to Pallotta’s statement, he and the American investors can be understood to have no part in the negotiations between UniCredit and Chinese investors.