Virtus Roma reportedly missed first payment of the season, players ready to strike
Dario Hunt requested to be traded according to Il Corriere dello Sport
Big problems in Virtus Roma. The Italian team is the only club in Serie A without a main sponsor and is facing some financial difficulties.
The owner Claudio Toti is trying to sell the club but all the negotiations fell apart, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
The player did not get the first salary (September 30) and are ready to strike if they won’t be paid soon. The players and the staffs don’t have their apartments yet and they are living in a residence.
According to Il Corriere dello Sport Dario Hunt already requested to be traded and if the situation won’t be resolved anytime soon, Virtus Roma will request to withdraw from Serie A season leaving the league with 15 teams.