Newsie Bits as We Wait for the Chivu Saga to Just END ALREADY

•Giampaolo Pazzini has extended his contract with Fiorentina for another two years, which means he's now tied to the club through 2011. Eeeeeexcellent.

•Catania have let a little radiation leak scare them off their pre-season tour of Japan. Bunch of freaking babies.

•In their first big signing of the summer, Napoli look to have beaten both Lazio and Atalanta to the signature of Uruguyan midfielder Walter Gargano; the 23-year-old has reportedly agreed to a five-year deal.

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The Offside: Italy @ Jul 24, 2007 5:00 PM EDT | Blog Profile