Impact Esposito wished to obtain a richer and longer deal after a solid season, but the talks are stalling at the moment, and he decided to step away. His agent, Mario Giuffredi, disputed to Tuttomercatoweb that he wasn't allowed to leave, saying that the coach and the director gave him a break until August 5. The parties have three weeks to resolve the situation before it affects his availability in league play.
AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

