The midfielder, admits Gasperini, won't see his contract renewed after a decision made by management.
"He seems to be recovering," began Gasperini. "I arrived when he was injured and never got to train with the team. I don't know why you always ask me and not the player or the club.
"What I've seen with Pellegrini is that the situation isn't so clear: it's clear that the club doesn't want to renew his contract and that he needs to play to aspire to the national team and his goals.
"I'm not the best person to do so, but since you asked, I'll try to answer: I don't know if you're bringing this up in all the interviews to stir up controversy or not, I don't want to stir up controversy. I believe that if he finds a suitable solution, the club will be happy too.
"However, a suitable destination is difficult to find and there's this stalemate. It seems like a clear situation to me."