Ascoli move for Pagliuca
Gianluca Pagliuca has completed his move to Ascoli and aimed a parting shot at Bologna in the process.
The veteran keeper was lured to Ascoli after Bologna failed to hand him a new deal.
Pagliuca claims he turned down an offer from Fiorentina in January to remain loyal to Bologna and is unhappy with how they have treated him this summer.
"Bologna will still remain in my heart, but unfortunately my case has been badly managed," the keeper told Gazzetta dello Sport.
"The president, the sporting director and the coach showed me nothing. In January, when things were not great, I got a call from Fiorentina. I was tempted, but I spoke with the president and he said that I am not moving.
"Before the match with Cremonese coach Renzo Ulivieri asked me about my future and I told him I wanted to stay.
"Then, after the last match of the season, I called the president reaffirming my commitment.
"He told me he would call me. I am still waiting for that call."
The former Italy international is looking forward to aiding Ascoli this term, with his aim to help them avoid the drop.
"The first aim is salvation," he stressed.
Pagliuca is set to start his 19th season in Serie A and he has amassed 569 appearances in the top flight, with the record held by Milan legend Paolo Maldini (582).
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