Tulio ponders Palermo exit

Tulio ponders Palermo exit

Palermo new boy Tulio De Melo is set to make quickfire exit from the club, having failed to impress coach Stefano Colantuono.

The 23-year-old Brazilian was the subject of a tug-of-war with Parma before he joined Palermo from Le Mans, but he could be heading back to France within a matter of weeks.

Palermo president, Maurizio Zamparini, said: "He wants a guaranteed starting place and we cannot assure him of that. I really think he's on his way out.

De Melo's agent, Paolo Busardo, added: "In the first few games he realised he didn't have the space he thought he did and has taken two days to consider whether or not to continue this adventure with Palermo.

"There is certainly an offer from Lille, along with other clubs, but at this moment the player hasn't signed anything.

"If Lille should raise the bid and convince everyone involved, then there could be a big development."