Transfer Talk : Hunter

Huntelaar: I heart Juve
Sunday 6 January, 2008


Ajax starlet Klaas Jan Huntelaar faced Inter this weekend, but reveals he has been advised to join Juventus by a player close to both clubs.

“My objective is to play for a big club and Juventus fit that bill,” the striker told the ‘Corriere dello Sport’ newspaper.

Huntelaar was in the Ajax side that drew 2-2 with Inter in the Dubai Cup this weekend, losing 5-4 on penalties.

“We will see what happens, I am waiting calmly by. I know a lot about Juve, as in Holland we call them the Old Lady and all the trophies they have won makes them an intriguing side. Edgar Davids told me all about it.”

Davids has played for both Juventus and Inter before moving back to his homeland with Ajax.

“He said many positive things about Juve and Italian football in general. I follow Serie A because it is entertaining and passionate.”

Promising young forward Huntelaar has already been linked with a number of Italian sides, including Fiorentina and Milan.

“I like Italy and the idea of being respected by these clubs is very pleasing, but I have had no contact with them.

“That includes Juventus, who are a side of great tradition and a team everyone would love to play for.”

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