Christian Panucci

AS Roma defender Christian Panucci has apologised to the fans and his team-mates for his actions which led to him nearly walking out on the club in the winter transfer market.The 35-year-old was heavily fined after he refused to sit on the bench for Roma's 3-0 win over Napoli and watched the match from the stands instead.Panucci, whose current contract is set to run out at the end of the current campaign, further angered the club when he announced that same evening that it was the end for him...Read Full Story

Serie A outfit Parma announced on Tuesday that veteran defender Christian Panucci has left the club by mutual consent.The 36-year-old only joined the newly-promoted Ducali from AS Roma on a free transfer last summer, but he has opted to leave with the club currently languishing in 13th place in the Serie A standings.A club statement read: "Parma FC, after having considered the personal reasons given by the player, would like to note the consensual rescission of Christian Panucci's contract...Read Full Story

Veteran defender Christian Panucci has reportedly ended his contract with Parma with immediate effect. Following Parma’s 2-0 defeat to Cagliari at the weekend Panucci met with president Tommaso Ghirardi to ask to be let go from his contract 4 months early. Panucci cited serious family issues for the reason behind terminating his contract and will also be retiring from the game. The news comes as a further blow to Parma’s season who are already deep in crisis having picked up a measly 2 points...Read Full Story

Newly-promoted Serie A club Parma have signed veteran Italy defender Christian Panucci from AS Roma.The 36-year-old joined the Gialloblu on a one-year deal after his contract with Roma expired in June.Speaking at his official unveiling, Panucci said: "My relationship with Roma is over. I have no regrets. I gave everything there and now I just want to focus on Parma."I am happy to be here and this is a big challenge for me, a very important battle."At 36, I want to show that I can still prove...Read Full Story

An exuberant Christian Panucci spoke to fcparma.com after the match today, both about the terrific derby victory over Bologna but also looking forward to next weeks match against AS Roma. “We played fantastically and it would’ve been a shame if we hadn’t won. We are delighted with the result and our position in Serie A but we can’t afford to get complacent.” “I am deligheted to finally score my first goal for Parma, especially as it was such an important goal that brought us back into the...Read Full Story