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Juve close in on Motta

June 29, 2010

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Juventus director general Beppe Marotta is said to be very close to doing a deal with Udinese for Marco Motta. The Bianconeri are keen to strengthen at the full-back position and have been scouting Motta for some time. Juventus tried to sign him in January only for Roma boss Claudio Ranieri to veto a deal despite using […]

The baffling snubbing of Giovinco

June 29, 2010

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There is a massive debate sure to engulf Italy in the upcoming months about what happened in South Africa. While many theories will be posited one stands above all for most fans and observers: The perplexing reluctance of giant Italian clubs to start domestic talent. Marcello Lippis’s assertion that he didn’t leave behind any special […]

Bonucci: ‘Juve a dream come true’

June 29, 2010

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Leonardo Bonucci feels it is “a dream come true” to complete his move to Juventus. “I wanted them and they wanted me.” The Bari defender is now officially a Bianconeri player after passing his medical and is just waiting for the red tape to be cleared before penning a contract. “I feel ready to begin […]

‘Pazzini’s worth more than €100m’

June 29, 2010

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Sampdoria President Riccardo Garrone has scotched reports that he has agreed to sell Giampaolo Pazzini to Juventus by saying he wouldn’t even let the striker go for €100m. This morning’s Il Corriere dello Sport claimed that Garrone had promised Pazzini he could leave if a big club came in with an offer for him. The Rome-based daily […]

Juventus in blitz for Mexes

June 29, 2010

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Juventus will try and rush through a bid for Roma centre-back Philippe Mexes so he can move to Turin in time for training camp. The Bianconeri are in the market for a centre-back who can provide Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci with competition. They have already spoken to William Gallas, but the France international wanted too much […]

‘Krasic deal isn’t dead’

June 29, 2010

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Juventus director general Beppe Marotta insists that a deal for CSKA Moscow winger Milos Krasic isn’t dead.Talks for the Serbia international stalled earlier this month when Juventus and CSKA couldn’t agree upon a fee. Speaking to Radio Anch’io lo Sport, Marotta said: “The sun hasn’t definitively set on a deal, but for the moment we have […]

Report: Juve do deal for Pazzini

June 28, 2010

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There are reports that Juventus have agreed a deal with Sampdoria that will see Giampaolo Pazzini move to Turin in the middle of July. Il Corriere dello Sport understands that Sampdoria President Riccardo Garrone promised not to stand in Pazzini’s way last spring if he were to receive an offer to further his career at one […]

Marotta outlines his Juve plan

June 28, 2010

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Juventus’ new director general Beppe Marotta has outlined his vision for the club, which will be young and Italian. Marotta has been given the task of rebuilding Juventus after their disastrous campaign last season. Interviewed in this morning’s La Gazzetta dello Sport, Marotta was asked to reveal who has settled him in to life in Turin.“The President […]

Who will replace Buffon?

June 28, 2010

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Italy’s new Coach Cesare Prandelli already has a selection headache, as Gigi Buffon is likely to be out until January.The 32-year-old will have back surgery next month, which he expects to rule him out until after Christmas.Juventus have already made contingency plans, signing Marco Storari from Milan. Prandelli will be officially unveiled as Marcello Lippi’s replacement […]

Candreva to stay at Udinese?

June 27, 2010

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Antonio Candreva could stay at Udinese this season after his loan move to Juventus flopped. The midfielder had a strong start when joining the Bianconeri on loan in January, but quickly found himself sidelined to a role on the bench. Juve did not take up their option to buy him outright, so the Italy international […]

Giovinco heading for Bari

June 27, 2010

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Sebastian Giovinco’s time at Juventus seems to be over and the unsettled youngster is increasingly close to joining Bari. Many saw the ‘Atomic Ant’ as the shining light of Juve’s future, but he has barely featured in the last two seasons. Giovinco did not hide his anger at this snub and has demanded a move […]

Bonucci and Martinez in Torino

June 27, 2010

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Leonardo Bonucci and Jorge Martinez will be in Turin on Monday to undergo the medical check-ups. Bonucci, 23 years old, is a defender who took part with the azzurri in South Africa after a great season with Bari. Martinez, a 27 year old attacking midfielder, is an attacking midfielder from Uruguay who brought to Italy by […]

Marquez latest Juve target

June 27, 2010

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Rafael Marquez is the latest defender linked with a Juventus proposal, as the Barcelona man impressed for Mexico. The Bianconeri are eager to revamp their back line after a dismal Serie A campaign saw them end up in seventh place. It is reported in the Italian media that the 31-year-old is the latest target for […]

Juve join race for Uruguay’s Suarez

June 27, 2010

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Juventus are ready to battle Manchester United, Tottenham and Barcelona for Uruguay star of the World Cup Luis Suarez. The Ajax striker has been a sensation and proved crucial in taking his country to their first quarter-finals in 40 years. The 23-year-old bagged a brace to defeat South Korea 2-1 and has become one of […]

Buffon: ‘I’ll be back in 2011’

June 27, 2010

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Gianluigi Buffon announces he will have surgery to resolve his back problem. “In 2011 I’ll be back as good as new.” The Juventus and Italy goalkeeper has been struggling with injury all season and managed just 45 minutes of the World Cup before suffering a herniated disc. He had hoped to rush his recovery for […]

In Pinzolo as from the 3rd of July

June 26, 2010

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A few days remain until the start of the 2010/2011 season of the bianconeri. The team under the orders of Luigi Del Neri will begin from Pinzolo on the 3rd of July. For the 5th consecutive year, Juventus will begin its preparation in Val Rendena, where besides the team activities, there will once again be featuring […]

New Logo For Italian Serie A Football League

June 26, 2010

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POSTED BY WALKER | SerieAweekly At the start of this season Serie A and Serie B will be two separate leagues run by two different governing bodies, as is in England where the Premier League and the Coca-Cola Championship separated. For obvious marketing purposes and to simply differentiate the two league management have designed new logos. […]

Martinez agrees terms with Juve

June 26, 2010

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A week after Catania said it was official, Jorge Martinez appears to have finally agreed to move to Juventus. The 27-year-old Uruguayan winger met Juventus’ general manager Beppe Marotta in Milan this morning. Tuttosport understands they agreed personal terms and now all that’s left is for him to do is complete a medical and sign a contract. Catania […]

‘Camoranesi expects to leave Juve’

June 26, 2010

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Mauro Camoranesi is expected to leave Juventus this summer, but hasn’t received an offer from Milan, according to his agent Sergio Fortunato. The Italy international winger is just one of the players Juventus intend to sell in a huge clear-out as they prepare for a new era under Gigi Del Neri. Speaking to calciomercato.it, Fortunato said: “I […]

Forlan happy at Atletico

June 25, 2010

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Diego Forlan insists he is happy at Atletico Madrid and would like to see out his contract with the club amid interest from Juventus. The 31-year-old Uruguay international has caught Juventus’ attention with his performances at the World Cup over the last month. Earlier this week there were reports that Juventus would use Tiago as a bargaining […]

Transfer market: agreements with Genoa for Domenico Criscito

June 25, 2010

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Juventus has transferred Domenico Criscito, who was already on a shared contract with Genoa on a definite basis. The shared contract of Raffaele Palladino, also with Genoa, has been extended for another season. 25 June 2010 – Agreement with Genoa C.F.C S.p.A. for the outright purchase of the player Domenico Criscito Juventus Football Club S.p.A communicates to have […]

Lanzafame returns to Juve

June 25, 2010

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Juventus and Palermo have renewed their co-ownership of Davide Lanzafame, although the young striker will return to Turin next season. The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Parma where he scored seven goals. Juventus wanted Lanzafame back in January when they were engulfed in crisis, but he decided to stay at the Ennio Tardini with […]

‘Krasic wants Juve move, but…’

June 25, 2010

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CSKA Moscow winger Milos Krasic would like to join Juventus this summer, but negotiations have stalled, according to FIFA agent Marco Naletilic. Juventus have asked Naletilic to mediate with CSKA, but a deal has yet to reached on account of the two sides failing to agree on a fee. Speaking to Sky Sport Italia, Naletilic said: “There […]

Mascherano dumped for Melo

June 25, 2010

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Inter are assessing a bid for Felipe Melo of Juventus rather than Liverpool’s Javier Mascherano, President Massimo Moratti has revealed.The Nerazzurri were being hotly linked with the Argentine and initial discussions had begun with his entourage.However, the Italian champions have been put off by his asking price – thought to be around €30m – and […]

Juve make Bonucci breakthrough

June 25, 2010

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Juventus have finally agreed a deal to sign Italy international Leonardo Bonucci, reports are suggesting.Stories in the peninsula claim that terms were agreed yesterday as the defender watched the Azzurri crash out of the World Cup.The youngster was co-owned by Bari, where he played last season, and Genoa which made the move complicated.However, it appears […]

New stadium: the works continue

June 25, 2010

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The works on the new stadium are proceeding according to plans, a year before the expected inauguration date. While the construction of the stands continues, in the past few weeks even parts of the pennants, which are to be a identifying element of the new stadium have seen works being started on them. It is an […]

Gallas refuses Juve

June 25, 2010

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William Gallas has refused the opportunity to join Juventus, according to French newspaper L’Equipe.The 33-year-old is out of contract at Arsenal and his agent held talks with Juventus last week. However, it would appear Gallas didn’t like the offer Juventus made him, which comprised of a two-year deal worth €2m a season. Gallas had apparently asked for […]

Trezeguet set to leave

June 25, 2010

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David Trezeguet will sit down with Juventus’ directors next week to discuss his future, which almost certainly looks away from the club. The 33-year-old striker will be part of an extensive overhaul, which could also see Diego and Sebastian Giovinco leave Turin. Quoted in La Gazzetta dello Sport, Trezeguet’s agent Antonio Caliendo said: “Within a week there […]

New faces expected at Juve

June 25, 2010

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Juventus’ new director general Beppe Marotta has told the club’s fans that he intends to sign ‘many players’ this summer. Marotta is arguably the busiest man in Italian football at the moment, planning the complete overhaul of Juventus’ current squad. He has already signed Simone Pepe from Udinese and looks set to add Jorge Martinez to Juventus’ […]

Juve bid €18m for Bastos

June 23, 2010

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Juventus are reportedly ready to splash out €18m for Lyon’s Brazilian wide man Michel Bastos. The Bianconeri have already decided to drop Fabio Grosso (pictured) following a disappointing campaign. It is rumoured in ‘France Football’ that his replacement could also come via Olympique Lyonnais. Bastos is currently starring for Brazil at the 2010 World Cup […]