Player Talk : Seba

Giovinco wants Juve chance
Monday 3 March, 2008

Azzurrini star Sebastian Giovinco has stressed his desire to return to Juventus this summer, as he continues to impress on loan at Empoli.

The diminutive playmaker has been heralded as a key foundation in the Azzurri’s future for years and has been superb in his maiden Serie A season.

There have been suggestions that Giovinco will be loaned out to another top-flight side this summer with Juve set to spend heavily in pre-season, but the 21-year-old is determined to feature for the Old Lady.

“I really want to go back to Turin and I am hoping that I will wear the Juventus shirt from June,” he disclosed to Gazzetta.it.

“I’m dreaming of getting the No 10 jersey, but that’s already taken, so I’d like the No 21 – to mark the age that I have just reached.

“I love all the No 10’s that Juve have had past and present – we are always talking about great champions. But I don’t feel inferior to anyone, especially in my generation.

“I’m not scared of competition in the future, as I know that I have to improve and I feel ready.”

Giovinco certainly isn’t lacking ambition and is clearly growing in confidence with each week on the big stage.

“My dream is to win a World Cup and a Ballon d’Or,” he declared.

“But for the short term, selection for Beijing is one of my objectives for this season as it would be an amazing experience.”

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