Why? Are they still bitter about him choosing Italy over US? That should be water under the bridge at this point. Don't know why they wouldn't welcome him with open arms, if he still has talent.
Why would he be a huge hit wherever he plays? If anyone scores goals they will be a huge hit anywhere. Rossi has battled injury and effectiveness for about 10 years now. Only hard core soccer fans will know/remember him and he has at best a controversial relationship with USMNT fans.
Pick a reason. That, his celebrations, the fact that he often uses MLS as a last resort destination, the fact that he kind of seems like a tone-deaf idiot. As I see it, he'll get a similar reception to Rafa Marquez if he goes to New York. That reception was...chilly, at best.
Rafa Marquez was the leading player for our nation's chief rival, who played against us many, many times, including in a World Cup. I can understand the contempt for him. But Rossi played against us once, in a Confederations Cup, and scored two goals, one of which was pretty incredible from long-range, which he rightfully celebrated. Back in 2009. So I don't understand holding that against him ten years later. As for treating MLS as a last resort, I don't blame him for that (if true). The guy has played for some of Europe's biggest teams (Man U, Villareal, Fiorentina), so I didn't expect him to come to MLS so long as he had European options. He's not doing anything different than Pulisic or dozens of other players - he goes wherever they offer him the most money and best competition. He's entitled to live where he wants to live. Look, I wish he had decided to play for the US too, but what's past is past. If he can lead the Red Bulls or NYCFC to an MLS Cup, I'm sure much would be forgiven.
Maybe his 20 or so caps with Italy might ring a few bells for some, but his best best is Serie B or retire and release an autobiography
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer asked about New Jersey native Giuseppe Rossi training with Man United: “We‘re not going to sign Giuseppe, I don’t think. Bit of help to get him fit & if anybody wants to sign him, they should act quick.” Adds that Rossi scored amazing goal in #MUFC training— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) January 13, 2019
Rumors now state Tottenham is interested, after Harry Kane's injury. That would be a great deal for Rossi, but I'll believe it when I see it.
"The gesture from the team and from Ole to have me back is just beautiful."Watch more of our wide-ranging, exclusive interview with @GiuseppeRossi22 in the #MUFC Official App!— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 17, 2019
http://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-t...ex-man-united-striker-eager-for-european-club NJ is calling Guiseppe - they don't want you back either.
Pochettino: Tottenham will not sign Rossi https://www.skysports.com/football/...triker-giuseppe-rossi-say-mauricio-pochettino
He's caught the EPL bug... https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2019/01/25/giuseppe-rossi-wants-premier-league-return/ But with Rossi not owned by another club right now, it is likely he will not be signed in the next week. Instead PL clubs will take a look and see who they can sign before the January transfer window shuts on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. ET and then Rossi is their back up option.
He's be a great Hail Mary for a team in the bottom three. Won't cost much, desperate to play one last time in the show, and if healthy a pretty good goal scorer. I'd give him an incentive laden contract if I'm N'castle or Huddersfield. Goal bonuses and non-relegation bonuses galore.
Plenty of clubs that could use him to be fair. Fulham just jettisoned that nutcase Kamara finally , would be a good fit there. Same with Newcastle . More than a few teams need a striker even injury prone one
why does this guy have his own thread in the yanks abroad... being born here and choosing another country makes you a yank abroad?