Palermo defender Michel Morganella's injury has prevented him from signing a new contract, but President Maurizio Zamparini has reassured him that 'We're waiting'.

The player limped off in the first half of the Rosanero's 0-0 draw against Empoli.

The 25-year-old was due to renew his contract today, but was held off by the medical examinations that revealed the scope of his injury, as explained by the club in an official statement.

Palermo defender Michel Morganella's injury has prevented him from signing a new contract, but President Maurizio Zamparini has reassured him that 'We're waiting'.

The player limped off in the first half of the Rosanero's 0-0 draw against Empoli.

The 25-year-old was due to renew his contract today, but was held off by the medical examinations that revealed the scope of his injury, as explained by the club in an official statement.

“Today Michel Morganella underwent an examination at the Clinica Macchiarella di Palermo,” reads the statement.

“The MRI revealed an injury to the cruciate ligament of the right knee and to the right meniscus.

“The player will undergo surgery in Novara over the next few days.

“The operation will be conducted by Dr Ferdinando Battistella and his team.”

The player himself vented his frustration on Instagram.

“Unfortunately this is football,” reads his profile. “These things happen, but what's most important now is to stay positive and look ahead. I'll be back.”

The club reportedly already has an extension for his contract prepared, and Zamparini is positive that they will not go back on that.

“I spoke with him and with his agent, who came over two hours ago to close the topic of the renewal,” he said to Gianluca Di Marzio.

“I told him not to worry because the club is always behind him. He'll sign for us as soon as everything is resolved from a medical point of view.

“I'm very sorry for him because he's a pretty unlucky kid, but he has a great heart and excellent skills. We're expecting him back soon.”

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