No January Juve move for Gio

Parma have categorically ruled out the possibility of handing Sebastian Giovinco back to Juventus in January.

The Italian international is co-owned by both clubs and he is being linked with a return to Turin after a sensational start to the season.

Nevertheless, Parma director general Pietro Leonardi has told Sky Sport Italia that the forward will remain at the Stadio Tardini for the entire campaign.

“I can exclude a return to Juventus in January,” the official stated. “We’ll only talk to the Bianconeri about him at the end of the season.

“He’s our player now and we are happy with what he is doing, we’re also happy that he is a player who is wanted by other clubs.

“However, we want our fans to be able to marvel at his magic touches.

“Parma decided to rely heavily on him and now that he has the opportunity to play we want his contribution.”

Giovinco has played in five Serie A games for Parma so far this term, totalling 460 minutes, and he’s scored five goals.