Agent Tells Juve: Sign Marquez
Super agent Claudio Pasqualin has told Goal.com he believes Juventus should sign Rafael Marquez from Barcelona.
Juventus have already added Olof Mellber and Dario Knezevic to their ranks and Marquez, who can play right-back, maybe Claudio Ranieri’s next target as he prepares for the new season.
Jonathan Zebina seems like he is on his way out of the Stadio Olimpico and Marquez could be the ideal replacement according to Pasqualin.
The Agent is not responsible for Marquez but he does recommend the player to Claudio Ranieri.
“I believe Rafel Marquez can lift Juve’s defence to a great level,” Pasqualin told Goal.com
“He has great qualities and Ranieri’s defence would be superb for the technical side of the game which Marquez brings.”
Juventus are currently undergoing some major changes to their side but Barcelona may not be willing to do business with the Old Lady after the Italian club played hard-ball over David Trezeguet when the Blaugrana came knocking on the door.
Salvatore Landolina
Senin, 30 Juni 2008
Alberto Aquilani
Aquilani’s Father Says Yes To Juve
The father of Alberto Aquilani is reported to have agreed personal terms for his son to move to Juventus, however Roma are still refusing to consider a sale.
Juventus have made no secret of their admiration for Aquilani, and have recently resurrected their attempts to sign the Italy international.
The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from the Stadio Olimpico, as talks over a new contract have not been going well. Aquilani has been asking for around €2.5m in wages per year, but until now Roma have only been willing to offer €1.5m.
Yesterday there were reports that the schemer was close to agreeing a new deal, but it seems these were unfounded rumours.
Tuttosport now claims that Aquilani’s father, and co-representative, Claudio, has been on the phone to Juve director Jean-Claude Blanc, and has agreed personal terms for his son to move to Turin.
Juventus now just have to organise a transfer fee with Roma, but it seems that the capital club have no intention of selling. Blanc was on the phone yesterday to Roma executive director Rosella Sensi, and she made it perfectly clear that Aquilani will be going nowhere.
Gianni Wilson
Azzurri goalkeeper Gigi Buffon
Buffon flies flag for Italy
Monday 30 June, 2008
Azzurri goalkeeper Gigi Buffon was the only Italian player to earn a place in UEFA’s 23-man squad of Euro 2008’s top players.
The Juventus No 1 produced some trademark heroics to help Italy escape Group C – most notably against Romania where he saved a penalty from Adrian Mutu.
However, Buffon couldn’t prevent a lacklustre Azzurri outfit exiting the tournament after a last-eight penalty shoot-out defeat against Spain.
UEFA have decided that Spanish midfield star Xavi was the top player of the European Championship and he is joined in their top squad by eight of his teammates.
UEFA’s squad of Euro 2008:
Goalkeepers: Buffon (Italy), Casillas (Spain), Van Der Saar (Holland)
Defenders: Bosingwa (Portugal), Lahm (Germany), Marchena (Spain), Pepe (Portugal), Puyol (Spain), Zhirkov (Russia)
Midfielders: Altintop (Turkey), Modric (Croatia), Senna (Spain), Xavi (Spain), Zyryanov (Russia), Ballack (Germany), Fabregas (Spain), Iniesta (Spain), Podolski (Germany), Sneijder (Holland)
Strikers: Arshavin (Russia), Pavlyuchenko (Russia), Torres (Spain), Villa (Spain)
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Bravo Gigi............
Dario Knezevic signs for Juventus (OFFICIAL)
Dario Knezevic signs for Juventus
Another signing to strengthen Juventus' defence. After securing Olof Mellberg already last January, Claudio Ranieri will now also have 26 year old Croatian international Dario Knezevic, formerly at Livorno, at his disposal.
Born in 1982, Knezevic has played for just two professional clubs up until now: HNK Rijeka, his home town's club, where he played until summer 2006, and Livorno, where he played the last two seasons in Serie A.
Knezevic is a regular in the Croatian national side, and also took part in the recent European Championships in Austria and Switzerland. He was unlucky, though, ending his tournament early due to an injury picked up during the game against Poland. He did manage to get three caps, in the three first stage group games, against Austria, Germany and Poland. He was often partnered by former Juventus player Robert Kovac at the centre of the defence.
In all he has collected 10 caps with Croatia, and has also won two Croatian Cups; at Livorno he has scored four times.
The player will already be presented this afternoon. Indeed a press conference has been scheduled for 3 pm, in Vinovo; it will also be shown live on Juventus Channel.
Sporting midfielder Miguel Veloso
Juventus Move For Veloso
News daily A BOLA claims Juventus have launched a bid for Sporting midfielder Miguel Veloso...
The Portuguese international is one of the most sought-after players in Europe following an impressive season at José Alvalade.
A host of big names is understood to be monitoring his situation and La Vecchia Signora have now stepped up their interest in the 22-year-old.
According to reports coming from Portugal, Juventus have made an offer of €15 million plus Tiago for Veloso, who had a release clause of 30 million euros attached to his contract.
Tiago endured an indifferent season at Stadio Olimpico after moving from Lyon nearly a year ago and would relish the opportunity for a new challenge to find regular first-team action.
Although Sporting coach Paulo Bento is believed to be a fan of Tiago's qualities, the Lions are baulking at the player's current salary at Juventus.
Sporting are willing to do business for their star following Veloso's constant statements to the press in which he has repeated his wish for a challenge abroad.
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Ruben Olivera
29/06/2008 20:06
Genoa To Sign Olivera
Genoa are about to sign former Juventus striker Ruben Olivera, and they are also after Fiorentina captain Dario Dainelli for the defence.
Genoa are ready to add another piece to their mosaic as they prepare to welcome striker Ruben Olivera. No signature has been made yet, but it's only a formality. Contrary to the situation in January, now it's the Uruguayan who wants to join the Rossoblu, after winning the league title with Peñarol.
His former club Juventus have definitively released him, so Genoa will be able to pick him up for free, so it's a great deal also from the economic point of view.
Now all that remains is to be done is to sign a new defender. The primary objective is Fiorentina captain Dario Dainelli, who might be put on sale if the Viola can sign a new international defender following the departure of Tomas Ujfalusi.
Their first choice is Inter's Nicolas Burdisso, and if he would come Genoa would be first in line to sign Dainelli, who is also followed by the likes of Torino, Lazio and Sampdoria.
Danilo Pochini
Iaquinta key to Hamsik
Iaquinta key to Hamsik
Sunday 29 June, 2008
Juventus chiefs confirm they intend to secure “a goalkeeper and midfielder” before Friday as Vincenzo Iaquinta is offered in exchange for Marek Hamsik.
“We are looking for a quality midfielder and a goalkeeper. We don’t want to take the fans for a ride and will keep our feet on the ground, so those are the only arrivals,” general manager Jean Claude Blanc told Tuttosport.
“Our objective is to have the squad completed before the start of pre-season training on July 4. This is the approach we took last year and it proved smart, as it is important to ensure the group gels quickly.
“The next seven or eight days will be very important to finish off the final negotiations. Naturally if some talks required a little extra, I wouldn’t cut them short just because the training camp is opening.”
The prime candidate to act as reserve for Gianluigi Buffon is Monaco goalkeeper Flavio Roma, who has already said he is open to the idea.
One of the potential transfers is Dejan Stankovic from Inter, but the Juve fans have staged a bitter campaign of protest to dissuade the club from completing this move.
“It is only right that the fans express their opinion, but the club must make its decisions on a professional basis taking into account technical requirements, costs and other situations,” noted Blanc.
Nonetheless, the protests have been heard and the Bianconeri are looking towards alternative objectives. Names include Roma youngster Alberto Aquilani and Napoli starlet Hamsik.
The Bianconeri’s interest in Slovakian midfielder Hamsik is nothing new, but up until now Napoli have been unwilling to part with him.
The key to changing their tune is the introduction of World Cup winning striker Iaquinta as part of the deal.
Juve are reportedly ready to release Iaquinta in exchange for 50 per cent of Hamsik’s contract, to be completed in 2009 after spending another season at Napoli, or £11m cash.
Claudio Ranieri is not short on midfield options anyway, as youth products Sebastian Giovinco, Claudio Marchisio and Paolo De Ceglie have returned from their loan spells.
“We believe a great deal in our young players and those three will join a squad made of legendary champions,” added President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli.
“We must work on what we have already built in the past two seasons. The results proved the basis for a solid side is there.”
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Blanc: Fan Protest Won’t Stop Stankovic Signing
Blanc: Fan Protest Won’t Stop Stankovic Signing
Juventus general manager Jean Claude Blanc has outlined the club’s transfer plans for the summer, and says that the fan protest against Dejan Stankovic will play no bearing on whether the Inter player joins or not.
Juve have been in advanced negotiations to sign the Serbian international, and it was reported on Friday that a transfer fee and personal terms had been agreed, and that Stankovic could sign for the Old Lady within days.
Juventus supporters last week campaigned against the possible deal, and following the news on Friday that the transfer was close, they launched another protest by starting a petition.
“It is only right that the fans express their opinion, but the club must make its decisions on a professional basis taking into account technical requirements, costs and other situations,” Blanc told Tuttosport.
“We are looking for a quality midfielder and a goalkeeper. We don’t want to take the fans for a ride and will keep our feet on the ground, so those are the only arrivals.
“Our objective is to have the squad completed before the start of pre-season training on July 4. This is the approach we took last year and it proved smart, as it is important to ensure the group gels quickly.
“The next seven or eight days will be very important to finish off the final negotiations. Naturally if some talks required a little extra, I wouldn’t cut them short just because the training camp is opening.”
Juve have already so far snapped up Amauri from Palermo and Olof Mellberg from Aston Villa.
Gianni Wilson
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Juventus general manager Jean Claude Blanc has outlined the club’s transfer plans for the summer, and says that the fan protest against Dejan Stankovic will play no bearing on whether the Inter player joins or not.
Juve have been in advanced negotiations to sign the Serbian international, and it was reported on Friday that a transfer fee and personal terms had been agreed, and that Stankovic could sign for the Old Lady within days.
Juventus supporters last week campaigned against the possible deal, and following the news on Friday that the transfer was close, they launched another protest by starting a petition.
“It is only right that the fans express their opinion, but the club must make its decisions on a professional basis taking into account technical requirements, costs and other situations,” Blanc told Tuttosport.
“We are looking for a quality midfielder and a goalkeeper. We don’t want to take the fans for a ride and will keep our feet on the ground, so those are the only arrivals.
“Our objective is to have the squad completed before the start of pre-season training on July 4. This is the approach we took last year and it proved smart, as it is important to ensure the group gels quickly.
“The next seven or eight days will be very important to finish off the final negotiations. Naturally if some talks required a little extra, I wouldn’t cut them short just because the training camp is opening.”
Juve have already so far snapped up Amauri from Palermo and Olof Mellberg from Aston Villa.
Gianni Wilson
ck ck ck...ampun dah gw
Jumat, 27 Juni 2008
Juve Reject Iaquinta Bid
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Juve Reject Iaquinta Bid
According to the Corriere dello Sport, Juventus have rejected a transfer bid from Wolfsburg for Vincenzo Iaquinta, however AS Roma are ready to launch an offer of their own.
Wolfsburg, funded by German car manufacturing giants Volkswagen, are one of the most ambitious teams in Germany, and they have signalled their intentions for the future by surprisingly signing Palermo’s highly-rated Italy international defenders Cristian Zaccardo and Andrea Barzagli.
The Corriere says that they failed in their attempts to buy a third Italy international when Juventus rejected an undisclosed bid for Vincenzo Iaquinta.
The 28-year-old striker only signed for Juve from Udinese last summer, and despite a good season, he was left increasingly frustrated at having largely been a substitute for the prolific David Trezeguet and Alessandro Del Piero.
Iaquinta made just nine starts in Serie A all campaign, and the arrival of Amauri from Palermo, and the return of pocket dynamo Sebastian Giovinco from Empoli, has made it look increasingly likely that he will leave this summer.
Roma coach Luciano Spalletti is a huge admirer of Iaquinta, having successfully coached him at Udinese in the past.
The Giallorossi, having been put off by the transfer price of Ajax’s Klaas Jan Huntelaar, are now ready to make a bid of around €12m for Iaquinta, who is believed to have made it known that he wants to make the move to Rome.
Gianni Wilson
Turin tussle over Knezevic
Turin tussle over Knezevic
Friday 27 June, 2008
A Turin derby is brewing as Juventus and Torino fight for the signature of Livorno defender Dario Knezevic.
The Croatian defender, who has just returned from Euro 2008, is looking for a new club after the Labronici’s relegation from Serie A.
And it seems that the 26-year-old won’t have trouble finding an offer as he is on Juve and Toro’s shopping list.
But a confusing situation has developed after the Old Lady seemed to have agreed a deal with Knezevic only to discover that Livorno President Aldo Spinelli has already accepted an offer from their city rivals.
According to La Stampa, Torino have successfully bid £1.6m plus co-ownership of midfield prodigy Davide Bottone and have also offered Knezevic a bigger contract than he would receive with the Bianconeri.
Juventus have already signed Olof Mellberg on a free transfer, but they are looking to replace Lazio-owned defender Guglielmo Stendardo who spent last season in Turin on loan.
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Friday 27 June, 2008
A Turin derby is brewing as Juventus and Torino fight for the signature of Livorno defender Dario Knezevic.
The Croatian defender, who has just returned from Euro 2008, is looking for a new club after the Labronici’s relegation from Serie A.
And it seems that the 26-year-old won’t have trouble finding an offer as he is on Juve and Toro’s shopping list.
But a confusing situation has developed after the Old Lady seemed to have agreed a deal with Knezevic only to discover that Livorno President Aldo Spinelli has already accepted an offer from their city rivals.
According to La Stampa, Torino have successfully bid £1.6m plus co-ownership of midfield prodigy Davide Bottone and have also offered Knezevic a bigger contract than he would receive with the Bianconeri.
Juventus have already signed Olof Mellberg on a free transfer, but they are looking to replace Lazio-owned defender Guglielmo Stendardo who spent last season in Turin on loan.
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Stankovic nears Juve switch
Stankovic nears Juve switch
Friday 27 June, 2008
Juventus are close to signing Dejan Stankovic after agreeing personal terms with the Inter outcast.
Stankovic’s future at the Nerazzurri was compromised by his staunch defence of former boss Roberto Mancini and new Coach Jose Mourinho seems to be keen to get rid of the Serbian star.
According to Tuttosport, Stankovic has been told that he won’t be allowed to join the rest of the squad for their pre-season camp in South Tyrol on July 19 and he will be forced to train with the youth team if he doesn’t find another club.
In spite of protests from Juve fans, who hold a grudge against Stankovic for snubbing them when he left Lazio in 2004, the Old Lady are set to step in and spare the versatile midfielder that indignity and have reportedly agreed a fee of around £7m with Inter.
Reports now suggest that Stankovic has agreed to lower his wage demands to £2.5m per year in order to pen a deal with Juve.
Meanwhile, the Turin giants continue to be linked with further midfield reinforcement in the shape of Liverpool’s Xabi Alonso and his teammate in the Spanish national side Marco Senna.
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Friday 27 June, 2008
Juventus are close to signing Dejan Stankovic after agreeing personal terms with the Inter outcast.
Stankovic’s future at the Nerazzurri was compromised by his staunch defence of former boss Roberto Mancini and new Coach Jose Mourinho seems to be keen to get rid of the Serbian star.
According to Tuttosport, Stankovic has been told that he won’t be allowed to join the rest of the squad for their pre-season camp in South Tyrol on July 19 and he will be forced to train with the youth team if he doesn’t find another club.
In spite of protests from Juve fans, who hold a grudge against Stankovic for snubbing them when he left Lazio in 2004, the Old Lady are set to step in and spare the versatile midfielder that indignity and have reportedly agreed a fee of around £7m with Inter.
Reports now suggest that Stankovic has agreed to lower his wage demands to £2.5m per year in order to pen a deal with Juve.
Meanwhile, the Turin giants continue to be linked with further midfield reinforcement in the shape of Liverpool’s Xabi Alonso and his teammate in the Spanish national side Marco Senna.
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Juve Offer Cash Plus Tiago For Schweinsteiger
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Juve Offer Cash Plus Tiago For Schweinsteiger
According to the Corriere dello Sport, Juventus are set to offer cash plus Tiago Mendes to Bayern Munich in the hope of signing Bastian Schweinsteiger.
The Bianconeri are working feverishly in the hope of signing a top class midfielder ahead of next season.
The club’s three primary transfer targets all look unlikely to join. Liverpool’s Xabi Alonso has had second thoughts over a move, the transfer of Inter’s Dejan Stankovic has hit problems following a protest from Bianconeri fans, while the chances of capturing Roma’s Alberto Aquilani have always been slim.
The Corriere says that Juve have now stepped up their efforts to sign Bayern Munich’s Bastian Schweinsteiger.
The 23-year-old had a poor club season for Bayern, however he has been very impressive for Germany at Euro 2008, scoring in both the quarter final and semi final wins over Portugal and Turkey respectively.
Juve first made contact with Bayern regarding the player a couple of weeks ago, and they are now set to make an official transfer bid, offering cash plus midfield flop Tiago Mendes in exchange for the player.
However Schweinsteiger is also wanted by Milan and a host of Premier League teams, and the player recently admitted that England was his favoured destination.
Marcos Senna
27/06/2008 16:46
Agent Scoffs At Senna-Juve Link
Marcos Senna's agent has insisted that reports linking the midfielder to Juventus are just rumours and that it would take something big to prise him away from Villarreal.
Eli Coimbra admitted that if an offer worth looking at was made by any club then they would anaylse it, but hinted that it was highly unlikely that anything would happen.
Following a very strong Euro 2008, Senna's stock has risen even further and Juve were said to weighing up a bid although they will know that the Brazilian-born Spanish international will not come cheap.
"I cannot dent that intermediaries and people within the game are working and that some interest has been shown to, but nothing formal. It is all just rumours," Coimbra said.
"When the European Championships are over, if there some real interest we will look at it like we always have done, but people know that Marcos is very happy and enjoys playing at Villarreal.
"I cannot deny that football is basically a business, but for anything to happen it would have to be a very good deal for Marcos and for Villarreal and at this time there is nothing like that.
"Another thing as well as him enjoying playing for his current team, is that his family is very comfortable and settled now.
"For Marcos, showing respect to his club is fundamental because they have been together a long time."
There will be no movement at all until after the final against Germany on Sunday because Senna is solely focussed on helping la Furia Roja win the tournament.
"Marcos is very excited about playing in the final of the European Championships and does not want to talk about anything else," Coimbra added.
Lucas Brown, Goal.com
Chiellini commits to Old Lady
Chiellini commits to Old Lady
Thursday 26 June, 2008
Giorgio Chiellini has renewed his contract with Juventus and set his sights on the captain’s armband.
After enjoying a revelatory 2007-08 campaign with the Old Lady, Chiellini was one of few Italy players to emerge from Euro 2008 with plaudits.
And the Turin giants have shown their faith in the Pisa native by offering him a contact extension that will tie him to the club until 2013.
“My hope is that I will be able to be Juventus captain,” Chiellini enthused.
“At the moment there is Alessandro Del Piero and after him Gigi Buffon. As long as Gigi is playing he will be captain, but in the future it would be a great pleasure to follow him.”
Chiellini was nearly sold to Manchester City last summer, but he demonstrated his importance to the Bianconeri when he took advantage of an injury crisis caused by the serious blow to Jorge Andrade.
“I showed that I deserve an important role for this team,” he said. “I want to thank the club, Claudio Ranieri and my teammates for all the help I have received.
“Negotiations for a renewal of my contract have been going on since the winter. We had a basic agreement, but we wanted to meet after the European Championship.
“It was a year to remember, but what happened to the national side was a shame. I would have preferred to be in Vienna right now and I thought we could win Euro 2008.
“It was an almost perfect season, but for me it is something to build on. Now the Champions League is something to look forward to.”
With the arrival of Swedish stopper Olof Mellberg and the possible signature of Dario Knezevic, there will be more competition for places in Juve’s defence next term.
“We will be playing so many games that there will be space for everyone,” Chiellini claimed.
“Mellberg is an experienced defender and will give us a real hand. The important thing is to have a big squad available and then whoever is in form can play.
“I can still improve in so many ways, especially in terms of speed and marking and the relationship with the other defenders is also important.
“I think that I have done well in taking my chances for Juve and Italy,” he continued.
“You need a little fortune and I have helped things by being able to change positions – I can play in the middle or as a wing-back.
“I don’t want to choose between the League and the Champions League for next season because I’m hoping we can go far in both.”
Chiellini finished by giving his view on the closing stages of Euro 2008.
“My favourites are Germany,” he said. “They are a great group with such determination.
“As for the Azzurri, we will start work in August. Some things will change but we will be the same group and whoever is in charge will make his decisions.”
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Amauri
Italy v Brazil for Amauri
Thursday 26 June, 2008
Juventus new recruit Amauri is closing in on an Italian passport, but his agent has revealed the predatory marksman may yet get the call from Brazil.
Amauri is a Brazilian citizen, but after playing in Italy for seven years he is set to receive an Italian passport.
As he is yet to play for his birth country, the former Palermo man would be eligible to play for the Azzurri as long as he isn’t called up for Brazil first.
“It would be a real honour for Amauri to wear the Italy shirt one day,” representative Mariano Grimaldi stressed on Radio Kiss Kiss.
“Amauri is very tied to our country and the fact that his name is being linked with the Azzurri is a source of great pride.
“I can however tell you with sincerity that the Brazilian Football Federation are moving to try and get him to play for the Selecao.”
It seems that Amauri will be forced to make his decision shortly with his passport application nearing completion.
“As far as the procedure for getting an Italian passport is concerned, it’s practically done but we just have to wait for the confirmation from the authorities,” Grimaldi confirmed.
Many experts see Amauri as a valuable component for Marcello Lippi’s new Italy regime.
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Kamis, 26 Juni 2008
Buffon Still World's Best - Pagliuca
26/06/2008 15:40
Buffon Still World's Best - Pagliuca
Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluca Pagliuca insists that Gian Luigi Buffon is still the greatest shot stopper in the world followed by Real Madrid's Iker Casillas and Chelsea's Petr Cech.
Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluca Pagliuca insists that Gian Luigi Buffon is still the greatest shot stopper in the world followed by Real Madrid's Iker Casillas and Chelsea's Petr Cech.
Buffon has been outstanding for club and country this season. He produced several saves at Euro 2008, all of which are contenders for save of the tournament.
His brilliance in front of goal ensured a dire Italy side could progress to the quarter final stage of the competition only to be knocked out on penalties against Spain.
Pagliuca insists that Buffon is the best custodian on the planet followed by Iker Casillas and the Petr Cech.
“Buffon is still number one,” Pagliuca told Rai Sport.
“Then there is Casillas who is a little younger but he has just had a superb season.
“As for Cech, he has not been the same ever since his head injury and his form has dipped.”
Juventus broke the bank for Buffon in 2001 when they signed him from Parma for a record-breaking £32m.
They used part of the £50m from the sale of Zinedine Zidane to Real Madrid in order to finance Buffon’s transfer.
The goalkeeper will be hoping he continues to impress between the sticks as Juve prepare to assault the Champions League next season.
Salvatore Landolina
Giovinco Returns To Old Lady
26/06/2008 14:04
Giovinco Returns To Old Lady
Juventus starlet Sebastian Giovinco has officially completed his move back to the Old Lady after spending last season out on loan.
The attacking midfielder was shipped out to Empoli in order to gain more first team football last term and he racked up 35 appearances for the Tuscan side. He scored six times for Empoli and he raised eyebrows around Serie A with Palermo keen on landing the skilful player.
Juventus have now taken him back for the season ahead and a statement on the club’s official website reads:
“The news every Bianconeri fan wanted to hear is that Sebastian Giovinco has now returned and he is 100 percent a Juventus player.
“Juventus have taken him back for good and Empoli no longer have the right to buy him in future.
“Therefore Giovinco will be available for Claudio ranieri for the 2008/09 season.”
Giovinco is one of Italy’s most promising youngster’s and he was recent named player of the tournament at the Toulon football competition.
The Turin-born player will be relishing the chance to impress his side and he cannot wait to get started as he looks forward to playing alongside his idol, Alessandro Del Piero.
Salvatore Landolina
Ranieri To Decide Between Stankovic & Alonso
26/06/2008 11:30
Ranieri To Decide Between Stankovic & Alonso
According to the Corriere dello Sport, Juventus are likely to sign either Dejan Stankovic or Xabi Alonso, with Claudio Ranieri having the final say over which player joins the club.
The Bianconeri are well known to have made a top class midfielder their summer priority, and the two names that have been most heavily linked with a move in the past few weeks are Inter’s Dejan Stankovic and Liverpool’s Xabi Alonso.
Juve had been in negotiations to sign both of these players, however over the past seven days or so, both transfers have hit a snag.
The club’s supporters are strongly against signing Stankovic, due to his link with Inter and his poor form last season, and launched a campaign against his purchase. This was rumoured to have led to a collapse of the transfer.
As for Alonso, the Spaniard is believed to have had second thoughts over the move, while there has also been a problem over the transfer fee.
The Corriere today says that both transfers are still on, but only one of the players will join Juve, and it will be up to coach Claudio Ranieri to make the final decision on who this is.
Gianni Wilson
* kl pilihan gw rasa CR akan berlaku "bodoh" jika mengambil stanko dibandingkan Alonso...hanya yg gw takutkan masalahnya jika proses transfer Alonso berbelit belit dan tau2 harganya gak masuk itungan board Juventus! kl udah gini mendingan gak dua2nya :P, cari alternatif lainnya,
CR cari penyakit jika stanko yg dia pilih...makin gak populer dia dimata fans Juventus yg jelas2 mengeluarkan pernyataan sikap anti stanko!
Ranieri To Decide Between Stankovic & Alonso
According to the Corriere dello Sport, Juventus are likely to sign either Dejan Stankovic or Xabi Alonso, with Claudio Ranieri having the final say over which player joins the club.
The Bianconeri are well known to have made a top class midfielder their summer priority, and the two names that have been most heavily linked with a move in the past few weeks are Inter’s Dejan Stankovic and Liverpool’s Xabi Alonso.
Juve had been in negotiations to sign both of these players, however over the past seven days or so, both transfers have hit a snag.
The club’s supporters are strongly against signing Stankovic, due to his link with Inter and his poor form last season, and launched a campaign against his purchase. This was rumoured to have led to a collapse of the transfer.
As for Alonso, the Spaniard is believed to have had second thoughts over the move, while there has also been a problem over the transfer fee.
The Corriere today says that both transfers are still on, but only one of the players will join Juve, and it will be up to coach Claudio Ranieri to make the final decision on who this is.
Gianni Wilson
* kl pilihan gw rasa CR akan berlaku "bodoh" jika mengambil stanko dibandingkan Alonso...hanya yg gw takutkan masalahnya jika proses transfer Alonso berbelit belit dan tau2 harganya gak masuk itungan board Juventus! kl udah gini mendingan gak dua2nya :P, cari alternatif lainnya,
CR cari penyakit jika stanko yg dia pilih...makin gak populer dia dimata fans Juventus yg jelas2 mengeluarkan pernyataan sikap anti stanko!
Senin, 23 Juni 2008
Azzurri di Euro 2008 : Camo
* penampilannya msh tetep sama, hanya di partai perdana melawan Holland dia off day (hampir semua pemain Italia amsiong di partai ini)
after that? penampilannya membaik, hanya donadodol msh suka menurunkannya bukan sbg starter, partai melawan Spain mrpk akhir petualangannya bersama Azzurri di kancah euro 2008, Camo dimainkan di menit ke 57, dan saat adu tendangan pinalti dia mampu melakukan tugasnya dgn baik...
Azzurri di Euro 2008 : Chiellini
Almost nothing got past Giorgio Chiellini in Vienna
Chiellini – 8
An absolute giant for Italy out there. The least experienced member of the defence, the Juventus stopper stood out with a performance that will live long in the memory – especially when you consider what he was up against in the form of David Villa and Fernando Torres.
*chan4
im so proud!!!! because Giorgio is Juventino!!!! huehuehuehue, tulisan di atas adalah tulisan yg menyiratkan kehandalan sosok pemain masa depan Italia dan Juventus!!! well done!!! debut di Azzurri dlm sebuah ajang sebesar Euro telah di lalui dgn baik dan mengesankan semua pihak!!!!
Azzurri di Euro 2008 : Del Piero
Del Piero mulls Azzurri future
Sunday 22 June, 2008
Alessandro Del Piero never got to take his penalty and concedes he may not make it to the 2010 World Cup.
“It is the same disappointment and pain, no matter how many tournaments you go through,” said the veteran after their shoot-out quarter-final exit to Spain.
Iker Casillas saved kicks from Daniele De Rossi and Antonio Di Natale, winning the game 4-2.
“It is a lottery on shoot-outs and unfortunately that is the problem with them. We won two years ago on penalties and this time went out, so we must not put any blame on De Rossi or Di Natale.”
Del Piero was set to take the final penalty, but never got to take it because the result was already assured.
“It is not easy right now to say what went right and wrong in the tournament. The only thing that matters is the end result.”
Italy now prepare qualifying for the 2010 World Cup, but Del Piero is not sure if he will be a part of the side.
“There is a long road before the World Cup. I have the same desire to play for the Nazionale, but we’ll have to see what happens over the next two seasons.”
*channel4
dlm partai ini Alex diturunkan oleh Donadodol menit ke 108 ! gw gak tau knapa??? apa krn dia di turunkan hanya utk mengambil tendangan pinalti? tp yg ada malah Alex gak sempat menunaikan tugasnya krn Italia sdh tersisih seblom Alex tiba gilirannya!
tp Alex memperlihatkan kebesarannya dgn meminta utk tidak menyalahkan pemain2 yg gagal dlm adu pinalti tsb! great Alex!!!
Quarter-finals Euro 2008
Spain 0 - 0 Italy aet (4-2 on pens)
Shoot-out: :
Spain: Villa (goal), Santi Cazorla (goal), Senna (goal), Guiza (saved), Fabregas (goal)
Italy: Grosso (goal), De Rossi (saved), Camoranesi (goal), Di Natale (saved)
Spain: Casillas; Sergio Ramos, Puyol, Marchena, Capdevila; Senna; Iniesta (Cazorla 59), Xavi (Fabregas 59), Silva; Villa, Torres (Guiza 84)
Italy: Buffon; Zambrotta, Panucci, Chiellini, Grosso; Ambrosini, De Rossi, Aquilani (Del Piero 108); Perrotta (Camoranesi 57); Cassano (Di Natale 74), Toni
Ref: Fandel (Ger)
Azzurri di Euro 2008 : Gigi Buffon
Kegagalan Italia melangkah ke semifinal Euro 2008 tentunya akan selalu diingat oleh para pemain2nya, salah satunya Gigi Buffon yg selama perhelatan kudu menerima kenyataan dirinya gagal bersama Azzurri dlm adu pinalti melawan Spanyol...meskipun Gigi mampu menggagalkan 1 tendangan pinalti lawan, tp kegagalan De Rossi dan Di Natale membuat Italia menangis!
satu momen yg gak akan pernah akan hilang dr gue...adalah momen saat Gigi menyelamatkan Italia dr kegagalan di penyisihan grup, dgn aksi fantastik menggagalkan tendangan Pinalti dr Mutu saat Italia bertemu Rumania
Juventus may pounce for Turkey and Galatasaray midfielder Arda Turan
Old Lady Tempted By A Turkish Delight
Juventus may pounce for Turkey and Galatasaray midfielder Arda Turan if they fail to land Liverpool's Xabi Alonso according to Il Corriere Dello Sport.
The Bianconeri are still pursuing the Spain international as they look to add some strength in the middle of the park.
However, Alonso has been playing mind games over the whole affair by claiming that he would stay at Liverpool, only to change his mind hours later and declare that Juve are a great club on Friday night.
It seems as if the Old Lady is getting tired of the transfer merry-go-round regarding Alonso and now she is looking for a Turkish delight if the Spanish paella is struck of the menu.
Corriere Dello Sport claims that Juve are now looking towards Turan as back up to Alonso and they are ready to offer the Turkish club €6m plus Sergio Almiron.
Turan has been outstanding for Turkey so far during the European Championship and his performances last term for Galatasary in the Champions League raised a few eyebrows around Europe and he could be playing for the Bianconeri if Alonso decides to remain at Liverpool.
One thing is certain and that is Juve directors are losing patience with the Anfield based club and this could open the door to Ardan who would be tempted by Juve's potential offers.
goal.com
Sabtu, 21 Juni 2008
Blanc Still Confident Over Alonso
Blanc Still Confident Over Alonso
Juventus are still confident of signing Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso this summer despite reports indicating that the Spanish star was indeed set to stay on Merseyside.
The general manager of the Italian giants, Jean-Claude Blanc, has revealed that he is still confident of securing the player’s signature, despite reports stating that the Anfield club were holding out for a transfer fee that was higher than what Juve were willing to pay.
The Spanish international’s move to Italy has reportedly been close to completion, with suggestions made over the weekend that the deal could be finalised by Monday.
However, Juve president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli revealed this morning that talks over Alonso’s transfer had stalled for the present time.
Meanwhile, Alonso told the Daily Mirror this morning that he expected to still be at Merseyside for the start of next season as the transfer saga took a fresh turn.
Reports suggest that Liverpool are demanding 20 million Euros [around £15.75million] - £2 million more than Juve's highest offer to date.
But Blanc still believes that Alonso, who is preparing for his nation’s quarter-final clash with Italy at Euro 2008, will be at the Stadio Olimpico next season, but revealed that the Bianconeri also have their eye on other midfielders as a back-up plan.
“We're following more than three footballers,” he told Sky Italia.
“And we'll see if what you read in the papers comes true or the other names we're working on.
”Xabi Alonso? It's an operation that we're taking forward and confident of completing if we want but we'll compare him to other deals which could be done as well.
”We're looking for a very talented midfielder - there's not many of those around and some of them aren't available. We have to talk first with the club and then with the player.
”Only one of these deals will be done.”
Chris Myson, Goal.com
Juventus are still confident of signing Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso this summer despite reports indicating that the Spanish star was indeed set to stay on Merseyside.
The general manager of the Italian giants, Jean-Claude Blanc, has revealed that he is still confident of securing the player’s signature, despite reports stating that the Anfield club were holding out for a transfer fee that was higher than what Juve were willing to pay.
The Spanish international’s move to Italy has reportedly been close to completion, with suggestions made over the weekend that the deal could be finalised by Monday.
However, Juve president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli revealed this morning that talks over Alonso’s transfer had stalled for the present time.
Meanwhile, Alonso told the Daily Mirror this morning that he expected to still be at Merseyside for the start of next season as the transfer saga took a fresh turn.
Reports suggest that Liverpool are demanding 20 million Euros [around £15.75million] - £2 million more than Juve's highest offer to date.
But Blanc still believes that Alonso, who is preparing for his nation’s quarter-final clash with Italy at Euro 2008, will be at the Stadio Olimpico next season, but revealed that the Bianconeri also have their eye on other midfielders as a back-up plan.
“We're following more than three footballers,” he told Sky Italia.
“And we'll see if what you read in the papers comes true or the other names we're working on.
”Xabi Alonso? It's an operation that we're taking forward and confident of completing if we want but we'll compare him to other deals which could be done as well.
”We're looking for a very talented midfielder - there's not many of those around and some of them aren't available. We have to talk first with the club and then with the player.
”Only one of these deals will be done.”
Chris Myson, Goal.com
Jean-Claude Blanc
20 June 2008
Jean-Claude Blanc speaks across the board
Exactly two weeks before the new season kicks off, the new 2008/09 Juventus continues to take shape. In a period where even the European championships risk being obscured by all the summer transfer rumours, it was up to Jean-Claude Blanc to recap the situation. The Managing Director gave a long interview with Sky Sport, showed during the “Euro Calciomercato” show.
He spoke about a variety of subjects, from the transfer market to the European Championships, but mostly about Juventus. Blanc will be celebrating two years at the club on the 29th of June.
Ready for Pinzolo. «Our aim is to complete all transfers before the summer camp starts; by July 4th we hope to have a complete squad».
Transfer market in full swing. «After signing Amauri, renewing Nedved's contract, getting back three great young players such as Marchisio, Giovinco and De Ceglie and purchasing Mellberg already in January, our priority now is finding a quality midfielder. We're also looking for reserve goalkeepers, obviously the first team one's role is covered…».
Everything passes from the middle. «We're looking for a midfielder of great quality. There aren't many around, and some of them aren't free to move. So we need to speak to the clubs first and then the players. We're in talks with a few; in the end we'll make the best choice under a football point of view but also in terms of money. Aquilani, Stankovic or Xabi Alonso? We're negotiating with more than three».
Facts first. «As is our wont, we only talk when an agreement has been reached; to speak before that only makes the fans dream and increases player prices».
Trezeguet not going anywhere. «Some agents have been busy trying to create enthusiasm for the player in Spain and Italy. But as it stands now, Juventus are not in talks with Barcelona. We've already said that David cannot be sold, even more so if there aren't any talks going on. He's an important player, not just for us but for his National team. We saw how difficult it is to score without him».
Come on Italy. «Del Piero and Buffon deserve to be Italy's captains, alongside former Juve player Cannavaro. They deserve it after the last two terrible but beautiful years they lived at the Club. These European Championships are like a reward for all they've done, and the same goes for Chiellini and Camoranesi. They deserve to lift this trophy. When we watch them win these games, for us it's like Juve winning too».
Towards the second anniversary. «What's the thing that I liked the most in these two years? Juve's ability to make a lot of people happy with a win, with an attitude, a certain style, a statement by captain Del Piero or Gigi Buffon. I think this ability to make people happy so quickly, only in football and at a club like Juventus can this sort of thing happen».
Towards the Juventus of the future. «We've built a modern and professional club, working extensively on our youth sector. What will it be like in a year's time? Juve will have already started a new winning cycle, two years before moving to the new stadium, a very strong signal that Juve are contenders and they'll be in the future too, as we've put down some solid foundations for the future. Juventus' house has very solid walls and we'll keep building on top of that. We're well organized and we're working very well».
Gael Clichy
Juve & Roma To Spar For Clichy?
Arsenal defender Gael Clichy could add to Arsene Wenger’s transfer woes, as Italy’s finest prepare for yet another raid on the Emirates…
Clichy has established himself as one of the Gunners’ most valuable assets over the past two seasons, earning recognition as one of the Premier League’s top full-backs.
The 22-year-old was named in the most recent PFA Team of the Year ahead of compatriot and Manchester United star Patrice Evra, and yet was incredibly overlooked by Raymond Domenech for France’s EURO 2008 squad.
Les Bleus could have used both his defensive and attacking prowess during the tournament, as they crashed out at the first hurdle after losing to the Azzurri in their Group C decider.
And it would seem the Italians are more appreciative of Clichy’s talents, as two of the biggest clubs in Serie A have revealed their admiration for the former Cannes man.
Roma boss Luciano Spalletti may have recently wrapped up the signing of John Arne Riise from Liverpool, but his obvious interest in Clichy suggests renovations to the left flank are not yet complete.
“Clichy is an excellent defender of international class,” Spalletti said in The Sun. “He is also still very young, so has plenty of football improvement left in him.
“Certainly, it would please me a great deal to see Gael Clichy in a Roma shirt. We will have to wait and see what develops.”
Competition
But the Giallorossi will face stern competition from Juventus, who are keen to increase their defensive options as they prepare for a return to the Champions League.
Bianconeri boss Claudio Ranieri was no less secretive than Spalletti in his desire to snare Clichy, sparking speculation of a bidding war between the capital club and the Turin outfit.
“Having worked in England with Chelsea, I know the Premier League players very well and have to admit that Gael Clichy is one of the most impressive players right now,” Ranieri said.
“He is an important player, above all, because of his versatility. I believe he can play anywhere down the left and across the defence, too. He could come to Juventus.”
Clichy’s departure would put Wenger under extreme pressure from press and public alike, having already lost Mathieu Flamini to AC Milan while Emmanuel Adebayor appears increasingly keen to follow.
Mike Maguire
Raffaele Palladino
Palladino Move To Genoa Back On
Raffaele Palladino’s move from Juventus to Genoa is back on, and the Gazzetta dello Sport says that the move could become official on Monday.
The 24-year-old, who is rated as one of Serie A’s most talented young players, has been tipped to leave the Old Lady this summer following a testing season during which he started just 14 Serie A games, often sitting on the bench, or playing out of position on the wing.
Juventus transfer director Alessio Secco has been offering Palladino to a host of clubs, and it seemed last week that he was on the verge of joining Genoa after Rossoblu President Enrico Preziosi announced the deal to the press.
However Palladino then rejected the transfer at the last minute, and it seemed that there would be no resurrection of the deal.
The Gazzetta dello Sport today says that the deal is back on, and that the forward has verbally agreed to a new four-year deal.
The ex-Livorno man, who was won two caps for Italy, is expected to sign a deal with Genoa over the weekend, and the transfer could be announced officially on Monday.
goal.com
Juve Interested In Inler
Juve Interested In Inler
Juventus are considering making a move for Udinese star Gokhan Inler, according to Tuttosport.
Swiss centre midfielder Inler was a virtual unknown when he signed for Udinese from Zurich last summer, and indeed only really received his chance due to injuries to established centre midfielders Giampiero Pinzi and Christian Obodo.
However the 23-year-old proved to be an absolute revelation, and was one of the best midfielders in the whole of Serie A last term.
Inler’s outstanding displays have led to interest from a whole host of Europe’s giants, including Arsenal, Liverpool and Inter Milan.
Juventus are now considering making a move themselves. Transfer director Alessio Secco has been out of the news recently, but Tuttosport says he has held a series of meetings with Udinese sporting director Pietro Leonardi.
One of the main topics of discussion has been Inler, and Juve are now pondering over whether to make an official offer.
Inler played all three games for Switzerland at Euro 2008, and was one of his country’s best players as they unluckily crashed out in the first round.
goal.com
Kamis, 19 Juni 2008
Dejan Stankovic
19/06/2008 02:36
Stankovic Agrees Terms With Juventus
Juventus have reached an agreement with Dejan Stankovic according to Il Corriere Dello Sport.
The Inter midfielder has been a target for the Old Lady ever since he was at Lazio but they were never able to land him as Inter beat them to it.
Stankovic became unsettled following Roberto Mancini’s sacking and he is now considered surplus to requirements at San Siro after Jose Mourinho’s arrival.
Juventus have agreed a deal with the player according to the very latest reports from Italy.
The midfielder will earn €3.5m per season plus bonuses and now it’s up to the Bianconeri to go to Inter and try to convince them by offering a fee for the player.
Stankovic didn’t enjoy Inter’s scudetto winning season and Mancini’s dismissal only served to make his campaign even more miserable but now he is set to join the Old Lady as he looks for a new challenge.
Stankovic is likely to partner Xabi Alonso if the Spaniard completes his move from Liverpool as Juve continue to strengthen in light of their Champions League adventures next term.
Salvatore Landolina
Selasa, 17 Juni 2008
Nedved
Nedved: « Italy, don't do what we did!»
The day after the Czech Republic's incredible elimination and on the eve of the decisive Italy vs. France clash, who better than Pavel Nedved to comment what has happened at Euro 2008 so far. Still in disbelief for what his fellow country men did, the “Czech Fury” spoke exclusively to Juventus Channel, in a phone call broadcast during the “231 Estate” programme today (to be shown again at 8.15 pm).
«I still don't understand what happened – Pavel remarked, speaking about his former team mates' match against Turkey – It was really strange, our National team hadn't played a match like that in a long, long time. I guess when they were up 2-0 the lads were convinced it was over and they let go a bit, then when the Turks scored they got scared and then the equalizer just took the wind out of them. Grygera? I haven't had the courage to call him yet. I spoke to him before the game and he told me they were all excited and convinced they were going to win».
With his Czech Republic now out, Pavel's focus is entirely on Italy. In fact, the whole Nedved family's focus is on them: «My son supports the Azzurri and he cried when they lost the other day. Now I'm hoping they won't do what my fellow countrymen did. Unfortunately it's not going to be easy because to qualify they must not only win against France, but also hope Rumania don't win their game. But I don't believe Holland will arrange to lose on purpose because no-one wants to make a bad impression».
And finally, just a few words about Juventus. There'll be time to think about Pinzolo and the exciting new season after his well-deserved holiday. But Nedved wanted to speak specifically about new team mate Amauri. And he couldn't have praised the new man more: «I'm really happy he's coming to play with us, he is exactly the kind of player we needed. He's very strong but very skilful too; Juventus really did a great thing in signing him up».
*juventus.com
The day after the Czech Republic's incredible elimination and on the eve of the decisive Italy vs. France clash, who better than Pavel Nedved to comment what has happened at Euro 2008 so far. Still in disbelief for what his fellow country men did, the “Czech Fury” spoke exclusively to Juventus Channel, in a phone call broadcast during the “231 Estate” programme today (to be shown again at 8.15 pm).
«I still don't understand what happened – Pavel remarked, speaking about his former team mates' match against Turkey – It was really strange, our National team hadn't played a match like that in a long, long time. I guess when they were up 2-0 the lads were convinced it was over and they let go a bit, then when the Turks scored they got scared and then the equalizer just took the wind out of them. Grygera? I haven't had the courage to call him yet. I spoke to him before the game and he told me they were all excited and convinced they were going to win».
With his Czech Republic now out, Pavel's focus is entirely on Italy. In fact, the whole Nedved family's focus is on them: «My son supports the Azzurri and he cried when they lost the other day. Now I'm hoping they won't do what my fellow countrymen did. Unfortunately it's not going to be easy because to qualify they must not only win against France, but also hope Rumania don't win their game. But I don't believe Holland will arrange to lose on purpose because no-one wants to make a bad impression».
And finally, just a few words about Juventus. There'll be time to think about Pinzolo and the exciting new season after his well-deserved holiday. But Nedved wanted to speak specifically about new team mate Amauri. And he couldn't have praised the new man more: «I'm really happy he's coming to play with us, he is exactly the kind of player we needed. He's very strong but very skilful too; Juventus really did a great thing in signing him up».
*juventus.com
Juve To Sell Trez For Huntelaar?
Juve To Sell Trez For Huntelaar?
Juventus may consider selling David Trezeguet to make room for the arrival of Klaas Jan Huntelaar from Ajax.
The Blaugrana have been trying to move in for the prolific striker ever since the Serie A season came to an end last month. Trezegol enjoyed a brilliant campaign with the Old Lady and finished only second to Alessandro Del Piero in the Capocannoniere chart.
Juve have been keen to keep Trezeguet on their books but CalcioMercato claims that the Old Lady may sell their hit-man to make way for Ajax star Klass Jan Huntelaar.
The Dutch star has hit a whopping 72 goals in 80 games for the Amsterdam based club and it seems as if Juve want to make room for him by selling Trez.
Barcelona may hold Juve's key to Huntelaar as the Bianconeri would need Blaugrana cash from a possible Trezeguet sale. It is believed Juve are asking for €20m for the Frenchman.
Marc Ingla, Barcelona's vice-president will travel to Turin to try and convince the Bianconeri to lower the fee.
However, Juve are likely to stand firm as they need €18m for Huntelaar.
Genoa push for Palla
Genoa push for Palla
Monday 16 June, 2008
Genoa are stepping up their efforts to lure unsettled Juventus striker Raffaele Palladino, but he looks likely to stay in Turin.
Last week it seemed that Palladino was on the road to Marassi after successful negotiations between the two clubs.
The transfer seemed to suit the former Livorno man, who expressed his frustration last season after a lack of first-team opportunities with the Old Lady cost him a place at Euro 2008.
Genoa President Enrico Preziosi even declared that the deal was done, but the move stalled when the talented forward had second thoughts.
It now seems that Palla is unwilling to take a pay cut to join Genoa and may opt to stay with the Bianconeri and fight for a place.
Grifone directors met with Palladino’s agent Beppe Bozzo yesterday in the hope of coming to an agreement and Coach Gian Piero Gasperini insists that he is positive, but sources suggest that the Neapolitan hitman is leaning towards staying put.
*channel4
Monday 16 June, 2008
Genoa are stepping up their efforts to lure unsettled Juventus striker Raffaele Palladino, but he looks likely to stay in Turin.
Last week it seemed that Palladino was on the road to Marassi after successful negotiations between the two clubs.
The transfer seemed to suit the former Livorno man, who expressed his frustration last season after a lack of first-team opportunities with the Old Lady cost him a place at Euro 2008.
Genoa President Enrico Preziosi even declared that the deal was done, but the move stalled when the talented forward had second thoughts.
It now seems that Palla is unwilling to take a pay cut to join Genoa and may opt to stay with the Bianconeri and fight for a place.
Grifone directors met with Palladino’s agent Beppe Bozzo yesterday in the hope of coming to an agreement and Coach Gian Piero Gasperini insists that he is positive, but sources suggest that the Neapolitan hitman is leaning towards staying put.
*channel4
Bianconeri set for busy summer
Bianconeri set for busy summer
The summer that's about to start will be quite an eventful one for Juventus. There'll be no shortage of prestigious friendlies along the way in the long road taking Ranieri's team up to the two Champions League preliminary games (first leg on August 12th or 13th, second leg on the 26th or 27th).
The schedule has almost been completed by now. The last games to be officially announced were the friendly in Denmark against Brondby, the TIM Trophy and the Berlusconi Trophy. But let's see them in more detail.
Juve will be travelling all around Europe even before the Champions League preliminary round; before setting off to Germany (to play in Dortmund against Borussia Dortmund) and England (to play the Emirates Cup and at Old Trafford in Manchester), they will start off in Denmark. On Wednesday July the 23rd, Juventus will be playing in Copenhagen against one of the most prestigious teams of the country where former Juve star Michael Laudrup was born. Just like on the trip to Dortmund, the Bianconeri will be travelling there and back on the same day.
The month of July will finish with an event in Turin. Indeed for the first time the Olimpico will host the TIM Trophy, which has become a staple of the football summer diet by now. In 2008 it'll be the most prestigious of the three-team formula summer tournaments again, with Inter Milan and AC Milan taking part.
AC Milan will be playing against the Bianconeri in the other traditional summer engagement too, the Berlusconi Trophy. As always, the game will be played at the Meazza in Milan, on August 17th.
Just a few details still need to be defined before work begins again on July 5th, the day the squad departs for Pinzolo. For instance, the venues for the two friendlies to be played during the period in Val Rendena, i.e. the match against Mezzocorona on July 11th and the one against Piacenza on the 16th, the last game before returning to Turin, are still to be selected.
The last details also have to be defined regarding the dates of the Birra Moretti Trophy, and the most traditional of all summer engagements, the showcase at Villar Perosa, still needs to be organized in full too.
This is the calendar of Juventus' summer 2008 engagements that have already been officially announced:
From July 5th to the 16th, summer training camp in Pinzolo, with two friendlies against Mezzocorona (on the 11th) and Piacenza (16th), at venues to be confirmed
July 23rd, friendly against Brondby in Copenhagen
July 26th, friendly against Borussia in Dortmund
July 29th, TIM Trophy in Turin against Inter Milan and AC Milan
August 2-3, Emirates Cup in London against Arsenal and Hamburg
August 6th, friendly against Manchester United in Manchester
August 12th or 13th, Champions League preliminary round first leg
August 17th, Berlusconi Trophy against AC Milan in Milan
August 26th or 27th, Champions League preliminary round second leg
August 31st, 2008/09 Serie A Day 1
The summer that's about to start will be quite an eventful one for Juventus. There'll be no shortage of prestigious friendlies along the way in the long road taking Ranieri's team up to the two Champions League preliminary games (first leg on August 12th or 13th, second leg on the 26th or 27th).
The schedule has almost been completed by now. The last games to be officially announced were the friendly in Denmark against Brondby, the TIM Trophy and the Berlusconi Trophy. But let's see them in more detail.
Juve will be travelling all around Europe even before the Champions League preliminary round; before setting off to Germany (to play in Dortmund against Borussia Dortmund) and England (to play the Emirates Cup and at Old Trafford in Manchester), they will start off in Denmark. On Wednesday July the 23rd, Juventus will be playing in Copenhagen against one of the most prestigious teams of the country where former Juve star Michael Laudrup was born. Just like on the trip to Dortmund, the Bianconeri will be travelling there and back on the same day.
The month of July will finish with an event in Turin. Indeed for the first time the Olimpico will host the TIM Trophy, which has become a staple of the football summer diet by now. In 2008 it'll be the most prestigious of the three-team formula summer tournaments again, with Inter Milan and AC Milan taking part.
AC Milan will be playing against the Bianconeri in the other traditional summer engagement too, the Berlusconi Trophy. As always, the game will be played at the Meazza in Milan, on August 17th.
Just a few details still need to be defined before work begins again on July 5th, the day the squad departs for Pinzolo. For instance, the venues for the two friendlies to be played during the period in Val Rendena, i.e. the match against Mezzocorona on July 11th and the one against Piacenza on the 16th, the last game before returning to Turin, are still to be selected.
The last details also have to be defined regarding the dates of the Birra Moretti Trophy, and the most traditional of all summer engagements, the showcase at Villar Perosa, still needs to be organized in full too.
This is the calendar of Juventus' summer 2008 engagements that have already been officially announced:
From July 5th to the 16th, summer training camp in Pinzolo, with two friendlies against Mezzocorona (on the 11th) and Piacenza (16th), at venues to be confirmed
July 23rd, friendly against Brondby in Copenhagen
July 26th, friendly against Borussia in Dortmund
July 29th, TIM Trophy in Turin against Inter Milan and AC Milan
August 2-3, Emirates Cup in London against Arsenal and Hamburg
August 6th, friendly against Manchester United in Manchester
August 12th or 13th, Champions League preliminary round first leg
August 17th, Berlusconi Trophy against AC Milan in Milan
August 26th or 27th, Champions League preliminary round second leg
August 31st, 2008/09 Serie A Day 1
Sabtu, 14 Juni 2008
Xabi Alonso
Juventus Strike Deal With Liverpool For Alonso
Juventus have agreed a deal with Liverpool over Xabi Alonso according to Il Corriere Dello Sport and the player's arrival is imminent.
Xabi Alonso will be a juventus player next season after Jean Claude Blanc agreed a deal with Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez over the Spanish midfielder.
The Old Lady has been involved in on-going talks with the Reds for almost a month now and they have finally settled on a fee.
It is reported that the Merseyside club have agreed to an €18m offer from the Bianconeri and Blanc is set to fly to Liverpool within the next few hours to add the final touches to the deal and it’s is likely that Alonso’s move will be officially announced over the weekend.
Juve are still looking to strengthen despite Alonso’s likely arrival and their attentions have now turned to Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic.
According to Corriere, the 24-year-old defender is a target for Juve as they prepare to add to their backline for next season’s Champions League.
The Old Lady has returned to Europe's best club competition after a two year absence and they want to ensure they have a talented squad able to challenge for all the major honours next term.
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Del Piero sees the light
Del Piero sees the light
Saturday 14 June, 2008
Alessandro Del Piero has faith Italy can still qualify, as they have rediscovered the attitude that was lacking against Holland.
The 1-1 draw with Romania may not have garnered full points, but it was a considerably stronger performance than the 3-0 debut thrashing.
“We have decidedly changed mentality compared to the Holland game and that goes for all of my teammates, not just those who came in for this match,” said the captain.
Del Piero had only been a substitute against the Dutch, but was one of five changes to the starting XI for the second match.
“We were missing something in our opener, but have rediscovered it now.”
Yet the Azzurri risked early elimination had Gianluigi Buffon not saved Adrian Mutu’s late penalty.
“Unfortunately we were a little exposed to counter-attacks and shots from distance, so at the end of the day we could have even lost.
“We tried to impose our style of play and push them back into their own half, so nobody can complain about that.
“I hope the penalty save can be a positive sign for the future of our European Championship campaign.”
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- Alex bermain sbg starter dan dia di daulat sbg Kapten Italia di partai vs Rumania
Gigi Saved Pinalti!!!!!
Buffon grateful for Romania point
Friday 13 June, 2008
Gianluigi Buffon was the hero and maintains Italy should “celebrate” their point against Romania rather than rue missed chances.
“The performance was there, we deserved more than a draw, but at the end of the day we could’ve been going home a round early,” pointed out the goalkeeper.
A defeat would have eliminated the World Cup holders from Euro 2008, but Buffon saved Adrian Mutu’s late penalty to keep the 1-1 draw safe.
“Considering we were about to be knocked out, we should celebrate this point.”
With Holland beating France tonight, qualification is out of Italy’s hands. If Romania beat the Dutch, then it doesn’t matter what the result is between the 2006 World Cup Finalists.
“I can see quite a few analogies to Euro 2004 and the match with Sweden, but this time we hope the final outcome is different.”
In that tournament the Azzurri went out in the first round in controversial fashion.
They dominated play against the Swedes, but could only manage a 1-1 draw thanks to Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s stunning backheel flick.
The draws meant Italy were eliminated without losing a game, as in the other group match Sweden and Denmark drew 2-2 – the only result that would guarantee both Scandinavian teams qualified.
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Chiellini's regret and relief
Chiellini's regret and relief
Saturday 14 June, 2008
Giorgio Chiellini admits the Nazionale’s rollercoaster campaign is leaving him dazed and confused.
“We created many scoring opportunities and even hit the back of the net with Luca Toni,” said the defender of the 1-1 draw with Romania.
“Had that goal not been incorrectly disallowed, the game would have changed radically. Paradoxically, instead we have to thank Gigi Buffon for saving that penalty, otherwise we’d already be out.”
The result and Holland’s 4-1 thrashing of France means it all goes down to the final game between the 2006 World Cup finalists.
There is more to it, though, as Romania will take second place if they beat the Dutch, regardless of the other scoreline.
“At the end of the day, Romania only had one chance in the first half from open play, when the referee got in Andrea Pirlo’s way and Mutu ran towards goal. For the rest, Niculae is a good player, but we controlled him without problems.”
Juventus defender Chiellini was one of five changes to the starting XI and forged a curious central partnership with fellow full-back Christian Panucci.
“On a personal level I did everything I could and am happy with my performance, but the disappointment of the result remains.
“We played well, crossed often and had even more shots on goal. We hoped to win, as it would have been important.
“We mustn’t let our heads drop, as we can still qualify. We will try to beat France.”
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Jumat, 13 Juni 2008
Chiellini to sign new deal
Chiellini to sign new deal
Thursday 12 June, 2008
Giorgio Chiellini is set to be rewarded for his efforts last season with a new improved contract at Italian giants Juventus.
The former Livorno stopper was a revelation for the Old Lady in 2007-08 after he was sensationally transformed from a left-back into an accomplished central defender.
Those performances were enough for him to net the Euro 2008 call and cement his place in the future plans of La Vecchia Signora.
Chiellini’s agent, Davide Lippi – son of Marcello – met Juve officials yesterday where an agreement in principal was agreed.
“We’re almost there,” Lippi junior told Sky Italia. “There are just a few details to resolve, but we are very happy. Juventus are in Giorgio’s heart.”
The former Under-21 international captain will reportedly commit his future to the club until June 2012. In exchange, he will allegedly have his present £700,000 a season salary doubled.
Chiellini, who was involved in the training ground incident, which ruled Fabio Cannavaro out of Euro 2008, is yet to make an appearance at the European Championship.
However, there is a chance that he may make his debut against Romania on Friday evening as Roberto Donadoni looks to re-jig his central defensive options.
Chiellini, who was wanted by Manchester City last summer, joined Juventus in 2004 but spent his first campaign on loan at Fiorentina.
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Branislav Ivanovic
Juve eye Ivanovic loan
Thursday 12 June, 2008
Juventus have reignited their interest in Branislav Ivanovic following his false start at Premier League giants Chelsea.
The 24-year-old snubbed a January switch to Turin after Lokomotiv Moscow accepted a £9m bid from the Stamford Bridge outfit instead.
However, the Serbian international has yet to make an appearance for the 2008 Champions League runners-up which has cast doubt over his future.
Now whispers in Turin suggest that Juve may make a cheeky attempt to net the versatile stopper by asking the London club for his services on loan.
The Bianconeri will be back in the Champions League next season and are known to be looking to significantly strengthen their rearguard.
Although they’ve already netted Olof Mellberg on a free transfer from Aston Villa, boss Claudio Ranieri is desperate for more options.
Juventus faced a defensive crisis last term when £7m summer signing Jorge Andrade was ruled out for the season after just four games, while Domenico Criscito didn’t offer the security needed.
In a stroke of good fortune, Ranieri transformed left-back Giorgio Chiellini into a centre-back and Nicola Legrottaglie finally showed the kind of form which netted him a move to Juventus from Chievo in the first place.
Ivanovic would certainly add some steel to the rearguard, but it is unclear at this stage whether Chelsea are willing to release him.
Much will depend on the future of Ricardo Carvalho. He’s admitted that he’d love to follow Jose Mourinho to Inter, but the appointment of Portugal boss Luiz Felipe Scolari at Chelsea may see him remain.
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Raffaele Palladino
Palla's going to Genoa
Thursday 12 June, 2008
Talented hitman Raffaele Palladino could be just hours away from leaving Juventus for Genoa.
Despite his undoubted ability, Palladino had to accept the role of benchwarmer for much of last season and grew frustrated with a lack of first-team football.
Having lost his place in the Azzurri side ahead of Euro 2008, Palla now seems ready to quit Turin for Genoa.
“Palladino will be a Genoa player and it will all be done in a few hours,” Genoa President Enrico Preziosi said on Radio Kiss Kiss.
“He has cost us a fortune, but we have such belief in this player.”
Genoa are also looking at Napoli defender Maurizio Domizzi, as they look to strengthen for a UEFA Cup push.
“Domizzi is another player we are very interested in and we are hoping to bring him here soon,” Preziosi revealed.
“Our objective for next season is to improve and to consolidate the success of the past year.”
One man who has been tipped for a Marassi exit is French stopper Abdoulay Konko, who is in Inter’s sights, but Preziosi has refuted such talk.
“I can totally rule out Konko joining Inter,” he barked. “I really didn’t like the Nerazzurri’s approach. He would only leave for a huge sum.”
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Kamis, 12 Juni 2008
Sebastian Giovinco
I Can Be The New Nedved - Giovinco
Juventus starlet Sebastian Giovinco cannot wait to play for the Bianconeri next season even though he has not officially returned from his loan move to Empoli.
The pint-seized playmaker has spent the season on loan with Empoli, scoring 6 goals in 35 appearances for the Tuscans.
Juve are looking to take him back for next season as they try and base their squad around youth and experience.
However, the Old Lady still hasn’t officially brought the player home from his loan spell with the Empolesi but Giovinco is looking forward to the new season nevertheless.
“Nedved’s understudy? I can adapt to anything,” Giovinco told Radio Kiss Kiss.
“I have played as a winger or as a second striker so I am versatile.
“I’m looking forward to going back but nothing is official yet, we are still involved in talks but I haven’t received a call from Ranieri.”
Giovinco is one of Italy’s most promising talents and he has received constant attention from other clubs.
Palermo wanted him as part of the Amauri deal but Juve didn’t want to sell his rights to the Rosanero because they had expressed their desire to keep him for the new season ahead.
Salvatore Landolina
Selasa, 10 Juni 2008
Xabi delays Juve decision
Xabi delays Juve decision
Tuesday 10 June, 2008
Liverpool star Xabi Alonso is delaying any decision over a move to Juventus until he has completed his Euro 2008 mission with Spain.
The Basque playmaker has hinted that he wants to quit Anfield for Turin and there have been reports that Juve and Liverpool have agreed a fee of just over £10m.
But the 26-year-old has put the brakes on somewhat by insisting that he won’t be making any decision before this summer’s events in Austria and Switzerland are complete.
“I know that Juventus are interested,” Alonso told El Mundo Deportivo.
“But right now I won’t talk about that because I have enough to think about here with the national team.”
Meanwhile, Juve could make space for Alonso by selling unsettled forward Raffaele Palladino.
The former Azzurrini star has been frustrated at a lack of first-team football in Turin and is reportedly close to agreeing a deal with hometown team Napoli.
The Old Lady may insist upon a co-ownership agreement rather than an outright sale and are expected to ask for around £6m for 50 per cent of his rights
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Juventus Want Schweinsteiger
Juventus Want Schweinsteiger
Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has reportedly emerged as a leading summer target for Juventus...
The Juventus coach, Claudio Ranieri, has ambitions of making an impact in the Champions League next season and sees in Schweinsteiger an ideal piece for his scheme.
The German international, who came onas a substitute in his side's 2-0 win over Poland, has been part of Bayern Munich since he was a 13-year-old, having had his debut for the club's main squad in 2002.
La Vecchia Signora are allegedly ready to put together a player-plus-cash offer for Schweinsteiger which would see central midfielder Tiago going to the Bavarian capital.
The Portuguese player has found first-team opportunities very limited at Stadio Olimpico since he moved from Lyon nearly a year ago, and would seriously consider a new challenge to reignite his career.
However, Bayern Munich's new boss, Jürgen Klinsmann, is loath to the idea of losing one of his main players, and only a mega offer should allow Schweinsteiger to move to Italy this summer.
Luís Mira
Juve Eye Up Santacroce
Juve Eye Up Santacroce
According to Tuttosport, Juventus are lining up a bid for Napoli sensation Fabiano Santacroce.
The Bianconeri have already confirmed that Giorgio Chiellini, Nicola Legrottaglie and new signing Olof Mellberg will be three of their centre backs for next season, and they are now looking to snap up one more before the transfer market closes at the end of August.
The primary target had been Lazio’s Guglielmo Stendardo, who spent the second half of last campaign on-loan in Turin, however it seems that the Biancocelesti’s asking price will make this deal impossible.
Other players who have been strongly linked with a move include Sampdoria’s Hugo Campagnaro and Barcelona’s Rafael Marquez.
This morning a new name has now entered the frame in the form of Napoli starlet Fabiano Santacroce. The 21-year-old only joined the Partenopei in January for €5.5m from Brescia, however he has been an absolute sensation with a series of stunning displays at the back against the likes of Juventus and Inter.
Santacroce has been labelled by many as the “new Alessandro Nesta”, and all the early evidence seems to suggest that he is a star of the future. Partenopei President Aurelio De Laurentiis has predicted that the 21-year-old will be in the Italy starting XI for the 2010 World Cup.
Tuttosport says it is possible that a bid of €8m may be enough to prize Santacroce away from Napoli, although it remains to be seen if the Azzurri would be willing to let go of possibly the best young defensive prospect in Italy.
Gianni Wilson.Goal.com
Conti Warns Juve To Stay Away From Aquilani
Conti Warns Juve To Stay Away From Aquilani
Roma director Bruno Conti has sent a stark message to Juventus, warning the club that Alberto Aquilani is untouchable.
Juventus are keen on the young midfielder who has been outstanding for the Giallorossi and he is becoming one of the best players in Serie A.
Giovanni Cobolli Gigli revealed that the Old Lady is trying to swoop for the Italian international but Roma insist Aquilani will not be leaving despite reports claiming he may walk out on the club if they don’t meet his wage demands.
“We have always said it, Aquilani is not for sale,” Conti told Corriere Dello Sport.
“It would be better if Gigli spoke with us over the player rather than the media, that way we would tell him the player is not up for sale.”
“I say this not to cause controversy but to clarify our position over the whole affair.”
Reports in Italy claimed that Roma recently rejected a €30m bid from the Bianconeri for the player.
Aquilani still hasn’t extended his deal with I Lupi and he may leave if the right offers come his way.
Juve are currently in the process of strengthening their squad and Liverpool's Xabi Alonso may arrive in Turin and he would be an ideal partner for Aquilani if Juve manage to lure him from Roma.
Salvatore Landolina
Roma director Bruno Conti has sent a stark message to Juventus, warning the club that Alberto Aquilani is untouchable.
Juventus are keen on the young midfielder who has been outstanding for the Giallorossi and he is becoming one of the best players in Serie A.
Giovanni Cobolli Gigli revealed that the Old Lady is trying to swoop for the Italian international but Roma insist Aquilani will not be leaving despite reports claiming he may walk out on the club if they don’t meet his wage demands.
“We have always said it, Aquilani is not for sale,” Conti told Corriere Dello Sport.
“It would be better if Gigli spoke with us over the player rather than the media, that way we would tell him the player is not up for sale.”
“I say this not to cause controversy but to clarify our position over the whole affair.”
Reports in Italy claimed that Roma recently rejected a €30m bid from the Bianconeri for the player.
Aquilani still hasn’t extended his deal with I Lupi and he may leave if the right offers come his way.
Juve are currently in the process of strengthening their squad and Liverpool's Xabi Alonso may arrive in Turin and he would be an ideal partner for Aquilani if Juve manage to lure him from Roma.
Salvatore Landolina
Gigli Closes Door For Trez
Gigli Closes Door For Trez, Opens Door For Aquilani And Alonso
Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli insists that David Trezeguet will not be leaving the Old Lady despite being linked with a move to Barcelona but he has left the door open for Aquilani and Alonso.
The French hit-man scored 20 goals in Serie A this season for Juventus and the Catalonian giants are keen on taking him to Camp Nou.
Reports last week claimed Juve had turned down a €20m bid for Trezegol and Cobolli Gigli reveals he has never thought about selling his star striker and that he is also looking to buy some top quality midfielders.
“I have never ever thought about selling Trezeguet,” Gigli told Tuttosport.
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Del Piero fights disappointment
Del Piero fights disappointment
Monday 9 June, 2008
Alessandro Del Piero is struggling to gain an optimistic view of Italy’s European Championship campaign.
“It was a negative night for us in every sense. We have already begun to analyse what happened with a cool head and many of us held up our hands to admit we made mistakes,” said the Juventus star in the wake of a 3-0 thrashing by Holland.
“It is a difficult situation, but we have to take the positives and look to the future with optimism, even if that is tough to do right now.
“We feel very bitter and disappointed, but with an underlying sense of optimism that looks forward to the next games.”
There was anger within the Azzurri camp after the opening goal. Ruud Van Nistelrooy was in an offside position, but the goal was awarded due to a curious interpretation of the rules.
Christian Panucci was off the field of play and still considered active, but the regulations clearly state that is not the case if the player is down injured.
“The fourth official immediately explained the situation, but we saw Panucci was on the floor and so it was natural to protest against the decision. He told us Panucci was considered to be in an active position.”
Del Piero came off the bench and immediately impressed, going close with two good scoring opportunities.
“I don’t know if I’ll start against Romania. There will be criticism against Roberto Donadoni, but we are all in the same boat and take full responsibility for defeats and victories in the same way,” he insisted.
“Now we have to focus as soon as possible on the next game, as it is only by taking it one step at a time that we can get out of this hole.
“We made many mistakes and haven’t got much time, so we have to give our heart and soul in the upcoming matches.”
They take on Romania on Friday, who already have one point under their belts after holding France to a goalless draw.
It’s going to be difficult for Italy to emerge unscathed from the Group of Death after this start.
“Italy tend to give their best in the most hopeless of scenarios, so we’d like that trend to be confirmed.”
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masuknya Alex dini hari td (vs Belanda) membawa perubahan yg baik, sayang dia tidak diturunkan dr awal, meskipun hasilnya lom tentu juga akan berubah,
gw kira Donadodol patut memberikan kesempatan dia bermain dr awal saat melawan Rumania!
congratulations Claudio and Roberta
Marchisio ties the knot: congratulations Claudio and Roberta
Claudio Marchisio will remember the year 2008 for a very long time. A season in the spotlight at Empoli (despite an unlucky last-minute relegation), the return to his beloved Juventus for next season and a place at the Peking Olympics secured.
And now a memorable event in his private life too. On Sunday afternoon, the young midfielder crowned his love story and married sweetheart Roberta.
Many congratulations to Claudio and Roberta from all of us here at Juventus.
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