Joseph Portelli in advanced talks to buy Italian club Nocerina
Ħamrun Spartans president has already had a bid to buy Siena turned down
Joseph Portelli is in advanced talks to buy Italian Serie D club Nocerina, Times of Malta can confirm.
The Ħamrun Spartans president has made no secret of his ambition to buy an Italian club, and during the past few months, he has been linked with a number of teams.
Earlier this month, the Times of Malta had reported that Portelli had made a bid to buy Serie D side Siena.
However, his offer was turned down by the Italian club as Siena owner Jonas Bodin made it clear he was not interested in selling the club.
But the failed bid to buy Siena Calcio did not discourage Portelli from pursuing his dream, and Italian media have now confirmed that the Gozitan businessman is in advanced talks to buy Nocerina.
Portelli is reportedly keen to take over Nocerina because of the Italian club’s attractive location in the region of Campania and the passion of the club’s fans.
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