Amauri Overjoyed With Juve Form

Amauri Overjoyed With Juve Form

Juventus star Amauri is delighted with his current form after scoring his side’s winner for the second week running.

The giant Brazilian hitman joined Juve in the summer from Palermo for a whopping €22m, a price tag that some critics questioned.

However, the 28-year-old is already paying back large chunks of that fee as yesterday afternoon he proved to be the Old Lady’s matchwinner for the second week in a row during the 1-0 victory at Cagliari.

"It is certainly a happy moment for me," said Amauri.

"I'm trying to seize the opportunities the coach is giving me. This is a victory for the team.”

Amauri will soon be handed an Italian passport, which will make him eligible to play for the Azzurri. The former Chievo man was asked about his partnership up-front with Vincenzo Iaquinta, and whether the pair could possibly link up for the national team.

"Me and Iaquinta for the Italy attack? Now, I can say yes. The two of us may be big, but we have worked well."

Amauri will be hoping to continue his rich vein of form in midweek when Juventus host Catania at the Stadio Olimpico in Serie A matchday four.

Gianni Wilson