Dario Canovi suggests Andreotti and even the Pope intervened to prevent Falcao from joining Inter, leading to Cerezo’s move to Sampdoria.

Dario Canovi, a renowned football agent, has opened up about some of the most significant transfer dealings in Serie A history.

He brought to light an extraordinary incident from 1983, involving the legendary Roma player Falcao.

“There was a sensational case in the history of the transfer market,” Canovi stated, as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport.

According to Canovi, Falcao was on the brink of moving to Inter.

However, the transfer was thwarted by “heavy interventions,” beginning with that of Giulio Andreotti, a highly influential figure at the time.

While not all details are clear, it’s evident that high-level influences played a pivotal role in scuppering the deal.

The revelation adds another layer of intrigue to one of football’s most storied eras.

Such insights from Canovi provide valuable context to the complexities and drama that have long characterised Italian football’s transfer landscape.