Manchester United target Andrea Belotti 'has to stick with Torino until 2021', insists Italian club's president

  • Manchester United are looking to bolster their attacking options this summer 
  • Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho is targeting Torino striker Andrea Belotti 
  • Italy international has release clause of £88million which must be activated
  • Torino president Urbano Cairo has revealed United are yet to bid for their star

Torino chief Urbano Cairo has revealed Manchester United are yet to bid for Andrea Belotti — and suggested the striker will stay with them for at least four more years.

Belotti starred for the Italians last season, scoring 28 goals, and has attracted interest from Jose Mourinho while Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan are also keen.

Mourinho is on the lookout for a new forward this summer following the departure of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the expected exit of captain Wayne Rooney. 

Torino president Urbano Cairo revealed Manchester United are yet to bid for Andrea Belotti

Torino president Urbano Cairo revealed Manchester United are yet to bid for Andrea Belotti

The striker starred for the Italian club last season by scoring 28 goals in all competitions

The striker starred for the Italian club last season by scoring 28 goals in all competitions

But Cairo, who previously revealed Belotti has a £88million release clause, says the club have no intention of parting ways with their prized asset.


'I've not had any contact from anyone,' Cairo told Sky Sports Italia. 'Not from PSG, Manchester United or AC Milan.

'He's under contract until 2021 and that means he has to stick with us.

'I care about Belotti and I'm keeping hold of him.

The Italy international has a £88m release clause - and Torino want to keep hold of the forward 

The Italy international has a £88m release clause - and Torino want to keep hold of the forward 

'He has a contract with Torino until 2021. I would only sell him for €100m (£88m), but even then he can refuse.

'The most important thing is what he wants, regardless of the release clause, and I believe he wants to stay.

'We are trying to build the best possible team at Torino.' 

Jose Mourinho is on the lookout for a new forward  following Zlatan Ibrahimovic's departure

Jose Mourinho is on the lookout for a new forward following Zlatan Ibrahimovic's departure