News in France are claiming that Fabio Grosso will leave Lyon for a return to Italian football with Juventus.
The defender has been strongly associated with the Old Lady in recent weeks after it became clear that a new left-back was a transfer objective for the club.
A two-horse race developed between Grosso and fellow Azzurri international Andrea Dossena and it looks like the 2006 World Cup winner has pipped the Liverpool man at the post.Sources in France claim that the move is inevitable, even if they don’t confirm Italian whispers that Mauro Camoranesi could be part of the deal.
The Argentine-born winger has been a long-term target of Lyon and his Juve future is in doubt after a couple of disappointing campaigns affected by injury.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Grosso ready move to juventus
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Diego want to make lots of goals
New Player of Juve Diego Ribas has revealed he will be officially unveiled as a Juventus player in July and intends to score lots of goals next season. The 24-year-old former Santos youngster left Werder Bremen last month and put pen to paper on five-year deal with the Bianconeri.
“Soon I will speak Italian and I will repay everyone with goals and victories,” Diego explained.
“I did my job at Werder and I will continue to do it at Juventus. I will prepare myself as best as I can to grow from a tactical point of view.
“The objectives are to win and score lots of goals. In this way I can get back into the national team.
“My last game with Brazil was a 0-0 draw against Bolivia on September 10, 2008 at the Maracana. In a recent friendly against Portugal I didn't get on the pitch.”
When asked about his time in Germany, Diego said: “They were three wonderful years. I learned a lot. I put maturity together with titles.
“I received the affection of the Werder fans, whom I showed good football. I left them with the German Cup, a happy moment.”
Diego then went on to describe how Juventus went about trying to buy him.
“It was a long courtship. We made contact on various occasions, so everything was well defined. Things happen at the right moment,” he insisted.
“I am happy and excited. To have said goodbye to Germany with a trophy was positive. Now I am confident I will be able to show my football in a competitive championship like Serie A.
“I know that at the beginning I will have to adapt, but I have also received the support of the club. I will overcome any obstacles and repay Juventus in goals and victories for the trust they have given me.
“I have dual nationality, but I still do not speak Italian. I understand almost everything, but I am still not ready to speak in public. I will learn it soon.
“From Portuguese, Italian is easier to learn with respect to German. The club will officially unveil me at the beginning of July,” he concluded.
Diego is widely regarded as one of the most talented players in Europe. He managed to score 38 goals in 84 appearances for Werder.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
U21: Juve youngster bring Four-star Azzurrini to the top
Pierluigi Casiraghi’s Azzurrini got ready for the European Championships by thumping Denmark 4-0 in a friendly.The Italy Under-21 squad made short work of their Danish hosts in Farum, which bodes well for Tuesday’s tournament opener against Serbia. The team includes three bianconeri: Giovinco, Marchisio and De Ceglie who after the tournament will end their adventure with the Under 21 squad.Mario Balotelli took just 13 minutes to break the deadlock with one of the Inter hitman’s trademark fierce free kicks.Denmark had only one real scoring opportunity neutralised by Atalanta goalkeeper Andrea Consigli.
The trident attack of Balotelli, Robert Acquafresca and Sebastian Giovinco had only been tested once before this game, but already seems to be gelling.
Cagliari striker Acquafresca was quick to react when Balotelli’s shot was parried by the Danish ‘keeper and double Italy’s lead.
Casiraghi switched to a 4-4-2 system for the second half and made numerous substitutions, but they also proved effective.Daniele Dessena had been on the field for only two minutes when he ran on to Giovinco’s through ball and cheekily chipped the goalkeeper.
Bari man Andrea Ranocchia, who helped his club to promotion this season, scored the fourth in this rout late on.The Danish ‘keeper fumbled a corner kick and Ranocchia was ready to tap in the loose ball from six yards.
Monday, June 8, 2009
JUVENTUS PERFORMANCE 2008 - 2009
This is statistics from beginning serie A 2008 / 2009, from the summary attendance until the sequence rapidly.
| Performance | |
| Highest Gate | 25000 Genoa |
| Lowest Gate | 10500 Atalanta |
| Average Attendance | 21329 |
| Aggregate Attendance | 383930 |
| Biggest Home Win | 4-0 Reggina |
| Biggest Away Win | AS Roma 1-4, Siena 0-3 |
| Heaviest Home Defeat | 1-2 Palermo, 2-3 Cagliari |
| Heaviest Away Defeat | Napoli 2-1, Internazionale 1-0, Udinese 2-1, Genoa 3-2 |
| Highest Aggregate Score | 4-2 AC Milan, 3-3 Chievo Verona |
| Current Win Sequence | 2 games: at Siena, Lazio |
| Current Unbeaten Sequence | 7 games: Internazionale, at Reggina, Lecce, at AC Milan, Atalanta, at Siena, Lazio |
| Longest Win Sequence | 5 games: at Palermo, Napoli, at Torino, Bologna, at AS Roma |
| Longest Unbeaten Sequence | 8 games: at Catania, Sampdoria, at Palermo, Napoli, at Torino, Bologna, at AS Roma, Chievo Verona |
| Current Losing Sequence | 0 games |
| Current Winless Sequence | 0 games |
| Longest Losing Sequence | 2 games: at Udinese, Cagliari |
| Longest Winless Sequence | 7 games: Chievo Verona, at Genoa, Internazionale, at Reggina, Lecce, at AC Milan, Atalanta |
Friday, June 5, 2009
Juventus Search diffense player
1. Marcell Jansen
The Bianconeri are short in that left back area, as Cristian Molinaro is out until October and Paolo De Ceglie lacks experience.Now Juventus are scouting Hamburg defender Marcell Jansen, who could solve their problems at left-back, according to Il Corriere dello Sport.
Jansen has impressed this season, helping Hamburg to the UEFA semi-finals and a fifth place finish in the Bundesliga. He joined Hamburg last April after just one-year at Bayern Munich where some said he couldn't stand the pressure. “Marcell feels good in Hamburg, but in football anything can happen,” his agent, Gerd Vom Bruck, said.
2. Christian Zapata
Beside that juve interest with Udinese defender Cristian Zapata. The 22-year-old Colombia international finished the season strongly after missing the first half of the campaign through injury. “I repeat I have a contract until 2013, but if Udinese receive a good offer they will sell me,” Zapata told calciomercato.com.
“Udinese have no need to sell me quickly. I am 22 and I have become a guarantee. We will see what happens in the future,” he concluded.
3. Andrea Dossena
Dossena endured a difficult inaugural season with the Reds, only making 16 appearances in the Premier League in 2008-09 and failing to make an impact under coach Rafa Benitez.The former Udinese man has spoken about his desire to return to Serie A throughout the course of the campaign. And juventus interest swap deal with De ceglie
FERRARA OFFICIALLY BE JUVENTUS CARETAKER
Label: transfer
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Good Bye Nedved you will be Always in Our Hearts
It has been such a longtime that a Juventus legend has bid farewell to the crowd, I didn’t remember how hard it would be. I won’t lie to you all, when the Olimpico rose to its’ feet to applaud him, I teared a bit. When the Gladiator music was playing during his lap of honor, they were free-flowing.
We all know his hard work and dedication; the stories of him as a child, running after practice when the lights were turned off are well known. Naturally left-footed, you would have never known because as a kid he practiced so much to make them both equally brilliant. This is the player who runs everyday, regardless whether there is training or not.
When Pavel was first signed from Lazio to replace Zidane, there were a lot of eyebrows raised. Could this man ever replace the legendary Zizou? (yes) But at age 29, people questioned the decision to spill out €41 million on the Lazio midfielder. After 8 seasons, 4 scudetti, a Ballon d’Or, a Serie B title, and 357 games played with 65 goals and countless assists…money damn well spent.
His long-range efforts for which he is famous for was not a secret. When we first signed him, Moggi said “we bought him solely to stop him from scoring goals against us.” We all know the story of his legendary 2002-2003 season, where he singlehandedly carried us to the final only to be cruelly denied a place in it because of a yellow-card suspension. His goals against Barcelona at Camp Nou, against Real Madrid in Turin, it is not a stretch to say had he been in the final, a different outcome was very likely.
Pavel always wanted to win that trophy, so when Juve was demoted to Serie B, you might forgive the Czech Fury for considering his position at Juventus, given his 33 years. But there was none of it. Pavel was one of the first to come out and unequivocably say that he was staying. There was no wavering, no attempts to get out, no complaints. Few expected Juve to return to the Champion’s League so quickly, and Pavel’s exit will long live in my memory. Playing with a broken rib, Pavel kept trying to soldier on but after a collision with Anelka, he could do it no more. The chorus rang out the first time he went down to the ground…and the 2nd. As he lied on the ground in pain, the stadium was drowned out by deafening chants of “PAVEL PAVEL NEDVED! NEDVED.” Ranieri asked Pavel to wait a few minutes to give Salihamidzic time to warm up, and as Pavel gingerly walked around the pitch, the chants continued. He left the Champion’s League pitch for the last time, to a round of applause and continued songs from the Drughi.
In an interview after the game, Pavel said he would stay in Turin with his family. He said he enjoyed life in Turin, and he wanted his children to grow up watching Juventus first-hand. I always found Pavel’s devotion to his family and his wife refreshing from all the stories of WAGs. You see, Pavel married Ivana when he was 21, back when he was still living in Prague and a footballing unknown. The two met when Pavel was 15 and Ivana was 13. He’s said he would give up everything, including his beloved golf rounds with Alex and Mauro to win the Champion’s League, but never his family, who are the primary motivation for his retirement.
His children are named Pavel and Ivana as well, as he has said, it is so when he and his wife die, there will still be a Pavel and Ivana who love each other. A great man on and off the pitch.
Juve interested in Lovren
Label: transfer
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | July 5, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Zenica, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender|||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | NK Dinamo Zagreb | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| NK. Karvolac | |||
| Senior career1 | |||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* | |
| 2005- 2006-2008 | Dinamo Zagreb → NK Inter Zaprešić (loan) | 14 (1) 50 (1) | |
| National team | |||
Dejan Lovren was seen constantly this year by observers from Manchester United, Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, Juventus and Milan. Lovren can play in the center of the defence and on the right, and despite his young age, already has three seasons experience at the highest level.
One of the Italian scouts who has seen him in action told calciomercato.com, "Lovren is the new Vedran Corluka, he plays in the same way but has greater physical power".
Dejan Lovren, estimated at about two million euro, has a contract until 2011.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Gaetano D'Agostino be juve player end of this week
Juventus are expected to sign Udinese midfielder Gaetano D'Agostino by the end of this week, according to the Italian Press.
The 26-year-old former Roma youngster has been a revelation this season, scoring 11 Serie A goals in 36 appearances for the Zebrette. Juventus are believed to have offered £15m for D'Agostino, who was called up to the Italy squad in November 2008.
Udinese President Giampaolo Pozzo confirmed Juventus' interest in the player during an interview yesterday evening. “I hope that someone doesn't come and unsettle him, but Juventus are interested,” Pozzo revealed.
Juventus have already been active in the transfer market, signing Fabio Cannavaro from Real Madrid and Diego from Werder Bremen. The Bianconeri finished second in Serie A this year and are looking to close the gap between themselves and Italian champions Inter.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Transfer target of Juve
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Gaetano D’Agostino : The Udinese player would be ideal to partner Momo Sissoko in midfield, as well as newly signing Diego, but the Friulani have set a high price.
Goran Pandev : could also move to Turin this summer although Lazio President Claudio Lotito won’t let go of him easily.“Goran has already expressed his wish to go and Juve would be a good option for him,” mused Pallavicino.
Eduardo Salvio : he 19-year-old Argentine has been linked to the Old Lady in the past and has made himself known following the South-American U-20 Championship played in Venezuela.
“Salvio is a great player with a fantastic future ahead of him,” noted his agent Augustin Jimenez.
“Juventus seem very interested but they will have to beat the competition of many other Italian clubs who are just waiting for the right moment to make an offer.”
OUT
Paolo De Ceglie : Juve’s left-back could be heading out the door after it was revealed that Liverpool have cast their eyes over the Italian youngster.
“Liverpool are seriously interested,” explained De Ceglie’s agent Carlo Pallavicino. “It all depends on Andrea Dossena and whether they will sell him. If they do then they would like to replace him with De Ceglie.”
