Former Italy forward Antonio
Cassano said Monday that his move to promoted Hellas Verona was
off, but stressed that he was not quitting soccer.
"I don't intend to quit soccer. I simply do not feel up to
continuing with Hellas Verona," the unpredictable 35-year-old
wrote on Facebook.
"Physically I'm great, as shown in two weeks of (pre-season)
preparation, but mentally I am not stimulated to continue with
this club".
The former AS Roma, Real Madrid, AC Milan and Sampdoria
striker surprised fans last week by reportedly mooting a shock
retirement only to deny it at a press conference.
Throughout his career Cassano has been known for off-beat
temper tantrums and fits of ill discipline for which former Roma
and England coach Fabio Capello coined the widely used term
"Cassanata".
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