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Pastore set to snub move to Premier League

ESPNsoccernet staff
July 12, 2011
Javier Pastore could be heading for Palermo exit © PA Photos
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Several of the Premier League's top clubs have suffered a blow after Javier Pastore revealed he would like to remain in Italy should he decide to leave Palermo this summer.

Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea have all been linked with a swoop for Pastore, but a transfer to England's top flight now looks unlikely following Pastore's comments.

The 22-year-old playmaker told Sky Italia: "If I left Palermo, I would like to remain in Italy. I have played in Italy for the last two years and feel very comfortable there.

"If I leave Palermo it will be to join a stronger team. I know Palermo president (Maurizio) Zamparini speaks to my agent. I am calm."

Pastore was Palermo's leading scorer in Serie A last season with 11 goals. The Argentina international is valued at €50million by his club and is under contract until June 2015.

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