Amauri: I want Champs League

Amauri: I want Champs League
Monday 12 May, 2008

Palermo hitman Amauri has hinted that he will choose Juventus over Milan this summer due to his desire to play Champions League football.

The Brazilian star has long been a target for the Old Lady and is close to agreeing a Turin transfer, which will involve a part-exchange.

But there have been reports in Italy that Milan are ready to step in with a £15m cash bid to try and lure the former Chievo man.

“The Champions League is a crucial factor in my choice,” Amauri declared on Tgs Studio Sport.

“I repeat that everything will be sorted out after the game against Siena.

“I will discuss things with my agent and we will see what concrete solutions there really are.

“Milan are interested? Even if they don’t qualify for the Champions League, they are a great team.

“However, I think that it would be an important loss for Italian football if they were to fail to qualify because they have picked up great results in Europe.”

Amauri concluded by discussing the end of the current season with Palermo.

“Given the potential of this squad, we started the season aiming to finish fourth,” he explained.

“The season has been cursed and everything became more difficult. In any case, under Stefano Colantuono and Francesco Guidolin this unit has given a good response.”

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