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10 Juni 2009

We Will Listen To Juventus If They Want Juan Camilo Zuniga – Agent


Juventus are ready to shift up a gear in the chase for Siena defender Juan Camilo Zuniga. A move could be on the horizon after his agent, Riccardo Calleri, revealed top clubs are after him.

The Colombian stopper has attracted plenty of interest following a great season at the Artemio Franchi. Zuniga's consistent performances helped to ensure the Bianconeri’s Serie A survival.

Tuttosport claim the Old Lady are preparing a plan to out-muscle the competition.

"Zuniga is dealing with many clubs and I have received offers from England, Spain and Italy, however, it's likely that he will stay in Italy," Calleri told Tuttosport.

"If Juventus call, then we are ready.”

Juventus have also been linked with a move for Marco Motta, who is on loan at Roma from Udinese.

Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com


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Marchionni key to Pasqual deal


Juventus are thinking about offering Fiorentina Marco Marchionni in exchange for Manuel Pasqual, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

The Bianconeri are looking for a left-back ahead of next season, as Cristian Molinaro and Paolo De Ceglie are both out injured.

Juventus had initially considered making a bid for Fabio Grosso, but the Italy defender is 31 and still has five years left on his contract at Lyon.

Pasqual represents a much cheaper option as he only has a year left on his current deal with Fiorentina and just turned 27.

However, the Viola are playing hardball and their director of sport, Pantaleo Corvino, recently said: “Pasqual is not on the market.”

He might change his mind, though, now Juventus are thinking about making Marchionni part of the deal.

Fiorentina Coach Cesare Prandelli has always admired the right winger and worked with him at Parma.

The likelihood of Marchionni leaving grew today, as Bruno Carpeggiani, his agent, admitted his client could be surplus to requirements in Turin.

“Marco could be put on the market for technical reasons. With Juventus playing a diamond in midfield there is no need for wingers,” he said.

However, Carpeggiani denied having made any arrangement that would see Marchionni move to the Viola.

“I have had absolutely no contact with Fiorentina even if in Florence there is a Coach who gave him his first big break.

“In any case, Marchionni still has two years left on his contract and does not need to find another team,” he concluded.

According La Gazzetta, Juventus Coach Ciro Ferrara wants all transfers completed by July 5 so any new players have time to assimilate with the team ahead of next season.
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Del Piero Tunggu Kontrak Baru


TURIN - Bintang Juventus Alessandro Del Piero tengah resah menanti tawaran kontrak baru. Gonjang-ganjing yang beredar menyebutkan bahwa pembicaraan mengenai hal itu belum menjadi prioritas klub.

Kontrak Alex (panggilan Del Piero) sebenarnya baru habis musim depan. Namun, demi menjaga stabilitas serta perkembangan penampilan Il Piturrichio sudah selayaknya, Juve mengajukan penawaran baru.

Sayang, pihak manajemen tidak berpikir seperti itu. Seperti dilansir Corriere dello Sport, Rabu (10/6/2009) direktur olah raga mereka Alessio Secco mengatakan bahwa saat ini klubnya tengah fokus ke bursa transfer, mengenai pembicaraan kontrak dengan Del Piero baru akan di atur setelah kompetisi bergulir.

Berkaca pada peristiwa dua musim lalu, Del Piero yang kala itu hampir juga tuntas masa kontraknya, sedikit membuat heboh. Telah menyandang status legenda, ayahanda dari Tobias Del Piero ini mengancam hengkang.

Kini hal tersebut kembali terulang, namun diyakini kubu La Vecchia Signora telah banyak belajar. Mereka akan segera menangani kontrak Del Piero meskipun masih menunggu beberapa saat.

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