Valletta are closing in on the signing of Italian goalkeeper Alessandro Guarnone, the Times of Malta can confirm.
The Italian goalkeeper has enjoyed a very positive season with Birkirkara last term and his performances has convinced the Citizens to step up their efforts and secure the services of the former Milan youth player.
Last season, Guarnone made 19 appearances for Birkirkara and managed six clean sheets as he was a key figure in helping the Stripes to finish fourth in the Premier League standings, and a place in the UEFA Europa Conference League.
It is understood that negotiations between Guarnone and Valletta FC officials have reached an advanced stage and the 22-year-old is expected to seal his transfer to the capital club in the coming days.
Valletta were not the only team who were keen to sign Guarnone this summer.
In fact, as reported by the Times of Malta the young goalkeeper was on the wanted list of Serie A giants AC Milan, the club he played for in his youth, but the transfer failed to materialise.
At Valletta, Guarnone is expected to battle for the number one jersey with Henry Bonello and Yenz Cini, who last week signed a new three-year contract with the Citizens.
Valletta are closing in on the signing of Italian goalkeeper Alessandro Guarnone, the Times of Malta can confirm.
The Italian goalkeeper has enjoyed a very positive season with Birkirkara last term and his performances has convinced the Citizens to step up their efforts and secure the services of the former Milan youth player.
Last season, Guarnone made 19 appearances for Birkirkara and managed six clean sheets as he was a key figure in helping the Stripes to finish fourth in the Premier League standings, and a place in the UEFA Europa Conference League.
It is understood that negotiations between Guarnone and Valletta FC officials have reached an advanced stage and the 22-year-old is expected to seal his transfer to the capital club in the coming days.
At Valletta, Guarnone is expected to battle for the number one jersey with Henry Bonello and Yenz Cini, who last week signed a new three-year contract with the Citizens.
