Thursday, August 6, 2009
Juve: 'Profitable and competitive'
Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli is beaming at news the club has made a profit and reinforced on the transfer market.
“We ended the fiscal year with £5m profit, an 18 per cent increase compared to last season,” said the patron after today’s board meeting.
“Juve have once again become competitive in the economic environment. We are extremely solid.”
In a year when clubs like Milan and Roma are forced to sell their stars to raise funds, it is particularly significant that the Bianconeri are making money.
They reinvested it by signing Diego, Felipe Melo, Martin Caceres and Fabio Cannavaro to build an impressive side.
“The team is stronger than last season and above all we have reinforced significantly in every area of the squad,” continued President Cobolli Gigli.
“In attack we have also rediscovered the motivation and fitness of David Trezeguet, turning us into a truly competitive outfit.
“Are we stronger than Inter? I am not interested in them. We will see on the pitch who is the better team.”
Meanwhile, the Bianconeri must whittle down the squad, with Sergio Almiron heading for Bari and Christian Poulsen reportedly in talks with Fiorentina.
source: http://www.football-italia.net
Juventus Is Like A Family For Felipe Melo - Brother
The Brazilian's brother has revealed how happy Felipe Melo is at the Bianconeri club...
After signing for Juventus in a deal worth over €20 million, Felipe Melo has quickly settled in with his new team-mates, according to his brother Sidcler."He has looked very happy to me," Sidcler Melo told Tuttosport.
"He has said himself, he has found a family at Juventus, a close group."
The midfielder's brother continued that there was work for Felipe to do at Juventus, but that he was looking forward to reaping the rewards.
The Old Lady have been praised by many for their approach in the transfer market so far, including Real Madrid director Jorge Valdano who has enthused that Juventus have rediscovered their greatness.
Meanwhile, it is likely to be some time before Melo is partnered by Momo Sissoko in midfield as the Malian is still suffering from a foot injury.
According to La Stampa, no return date has been set for the midfielder but the 24-year-old does not need to undergo further surgery.
source: Goal.com
OFFICIAL: Juventus Take Barcelona Defender Martin Caceres On Loan
Barcelona defender Martin Caceres has joined Juventus on a season-long loan deal, the Spanish club have confirmed on their website.
The Uruguay international arrived at the Camp Nou last season from Villarreal, but failed to impose himself under Josep Guardiola, making just 13 appearances.
He has now been given the opportunity to gain experience at Juventus, who finished runners-up to Aston Villa in the Peace Cup.
Juventus will pay Caceres' salary in full for the duration of the loan and will have the chance to make this a permanent deal, having secured a buying clause of €11 million plus €1 million in objectives.
Martin Caceres has become Juventus' fourth signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Fabio Cannavaro, Diego and Felipe Melo.
source: Goal.com
I'm Not Happy That Fabio Cannavaro Is At Juventus - Nicola Legrottaglie
Juventus defender Nicola Legrottaglie has revealed that he is somewhat bitter that former Real Madrid centre-back Fabio Cannavaro has signed for the club.
The 32-year-old formed a solid partnership with Giorgio Chiellini at the back last season, but finds his place under threat after the club signed Cannavaro as well as Barcelona's Martin Caceres on loan.
"I won't deny that I'm upset that Cannavaro has arrived," Legrottaglie said according to Tuttomercatoweb.com.
"Chiellini and I proved to be one of the strongest pairings in the championship [last season]. Therefore I regret that we have not been confirmed [as a partnership for the new campaign].
"That said, however, I have nothing against Fabio or the club, I do not want to leave but on the contrary, his arrival will be more of a motivation. I want to win with Juventus, go to the World Cup and, if possible, finish my career here."
If Legrottaglie can work his way into the team for next season, which begins in a fortnight, he expects to be part of a successful Bianconeri side.
"We aim to be competitive in the league, Champions League and Coppa Italia," he continued. "We want to achieve great results but we need cohesion and humility.
"Inter? I don't know if we are equal, behind or better. We will have to wait for the last four games to see."
source: Goal.com
JUVENTUS, Poulsen agree with the loan
According to Corriere dello Sport, Poulsen would be agree to be yielded on loan. Liverpool despite the purchase of Aquilani, could come back to track the Danish player if Mascherano leaves. Also Schalke 04 and Fiorentina are interested in him.
source: Corriere dello sport
Trezeguet staying in Turin
Intl Football, 10:51, August 3, 2009
David Trezeguet has rejected talk of a move to AC Milan and claims he is '100 per cent' sure he will stay with Juventus this season.
The former French international striker has been heavily linked with a move away from Turin this summer, with the Rossoneri and Chelsea reportedly keen on signing the 31-year-old.However, Trezeguet has now ruled out any move away from the Bianconeri, claiming he couldn't turn his back on the club with such a promising season ahead.
"I will remain 100 per cent with Juventus for the whole season," he told the club's official website.
"After nearly ten years in Turin, it did not seem right for me to go just now. I was helped to make this decision by everyone who has been close to me recently: the management; the coach; my team-mates; and the fans."
Juve manager Ciro Ferrara claimed Trezeguet made the decision after the Bianconeri's loss to Aston Villa on penalties in the final of the Peace Cup on Sunday night.
"I am happy for David, as at the end of the game he wanted to talk to me and the team, announcing that he intends to stay with us," the coach revealed.
First training session at the Juventus Center
The Under 21 international is continuing with his recovery, after the injury to the left ankle suffered during the European cup.
Diego underwent a magnetic resonance imaging test and a CAT scan which showed no signs of any actual lesion and neither past lesions but general strain to the right femoral. The Brazilian will work separately for the whole week, including Saturday and Sunday and should be back in the group by next week.
Momo Sissoko underwent x-ray, CAT scan and magnetic resonance imaging tests which did not show any traces of fractures but an oedema to the left foot which was operated on last spring. Tomorrow he will be visited by Professor Cerulli and in the coming days the therapeutic approach to take will be established.
On Thursday, the eve of the match against Villareal, scheduled to be played on Friday at 20:45 in Salerno, the team will have a double training session. The bianconeri will be on the field at 10:00hrs and at 18:00hrs. At 15:30hrs Nicola Legrottaglie will be addressing a press conference at the Media Center in Vinovo.
source: juventus.com
Ciro Ferrara Can Win The Scudetto With Juventus - Marcello Lippi
The national coach has given his backing to the rookie manager...
The Bianconeri have received criticism from some quarters for placing their trust in an untested manager, but Italy coach Marcello Lippi believes that Ciro Ferrara has the necessary qualities to bring the scudetto back to Turin."The scudetto will not beat Ferrara, Juventus could win it. Ferrara can win with a great team and a great club. So, why not?" Lippi told Sky Italia.
"Ciro has intelligence, charisma and the ability to get the best out of others."
Lippi coached the Old Lady himself between 1994-1999 and again from 2001-2004, winning five league titles as well as the Champions League in 1996. During his time at Juventus, he revealed that he instructed Ferrara and Paolo Montero to coach their team-mates.
"When I trained Juventus, I told Ferrara and Montero to coach the defence for half an hour while I worked with the midfield and the attack," the 61-year-old added.
The coach also explained that Alberto Aquilani's move to Liverpool would not hinder his chances of playing with the national team.
"Taking a plane to go to Milan or Brussels or Madrid to see players does not make a difference for me," he concluded.
source : Goal.com
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