Cannavaro: «Diego is a very important player»

During the launch of the new sky schedule, Fabio Cannavro spoke of the Trofeo Berlusconi and the bianconeri’s ambition for the season that is about to begin: «Juventus played a very good match in Milan. Diego showed he is a very important player for our formations. The club invested a lot of money. After 3 years it wants to get back to celebrating with its supporters».Asked about the incredible wages, Cannavaro answered: «I set an example. The crisis is not only due to players’ wages. Definitely, something must be done».

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Felix Magath Blocking Rafinha's Transfer To Juventus From Schalke

Juventus are eager to add a right-back to their squad before the end of the month, but new Schalke 04 coach Felix Magath is currently proving to be an insurmountable obstacle for the Bianconeri, who are targetting Rafinha.

Tuttosport reports that Rafinha has been rejecting offers of a renewed contract, and could even go so far as to utilise the notorious Article 17 in order to break his contract with the German side.

The 23-year-old has spent four years with Die Konigsblauen and is eager to move south to Turin, from where Juventus are ready to submit a €10 million bid.

No offer will be accepted without the agreement of Magath, however, and the Old Lady are attempting to soften the wily German's resolve with a number of mediators, including Diego.

Should Juventus make a breakthrough in negotiations and complete a deal for Rafinha, it would surely complete a summer of high profile and high quality signings as Ciro Ferrara looks to launch a bid on the league title in his first full season in charge.

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Diego: Juventus Can Win The Scudetto

Juventus ace Diego is determined to help his side lift the Scudetto this season, and he will not let anything stop him.
The Bianconeri slipped up against Milan during the Berlusconi Trophy on Monday night, losing on penalties following a 1-1 draw. Diego scored during the game and he is maintaining his enthusiasm, despite the result.

"Juventus are always among the favourites, but there are other teams," Diego told Sky Sport Italia.

"I don't care about Inter or Milan. We have to think about playing well."
Diego showed touches of magic during the game against the Rossoneri, and he was satisfied with his performance on the night.

"Playing in a stadium like the San Siro always gives you great feelings. I scored the goal and I thought we could win, but I am happy all the same," concluded the playmaker.
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Ferrara: «A fair draw. We emerge with honour»

After having broken the jinx of the Trofeo Tim, it is now the Trofeo Berlusconi to become an unlucky trophy. After years of success, Juventus leave the trophy to Milan for the 6th consecutive time. Ciro Ferrara is not thinking of the trophy but of the team’s condition six days before the start of the championship and of the fact that even the match at the Meazza left useful indications: «We came here to win, it’s a pity we lost after penalties. The result at the end of the 90 minutes was a fair one and we emerge with honour. I am happy to have back an important player like Diego especially since it was only his second match. He has great qualities, he is clever at losing his markers, has great technique and physically strong even if he was not 100% fit today. Tonight, also due to the heat, we were a bit too long but we held well. I think it is fine like this».

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Juventus Still Waiting On Fenerbahce Offer For Zdenek Grygera

While Juventus are weighing up a move for Wolfsburg's Cristian Zaccardo, voices around the club suggest that Zdenek Grygera must leave before the signing can be made, however, that is proving a little complicated, as Fenerbahce, who have closely been associated with the Czech international, are yet to make a bid.

The Bianconeri were expecting to receive an offer of €5 million from the Turkish club over the weekend, according to Tuttomercatoweb.com.

However, no offer was forthcoming, although the Bianconeri hierarchy are said to have been given assurances that a move will soon be made. Before swooping for Grygera, Fener are thought to be trying to offload Brazilian centre-back Edu Dracena in order to lower their wage bill.

The problem of salaries at Fenerbahce has risen over the weekend due to Diego Lugano choosing to sign a new contract with the club, and their move for Grygera has thus been put on hold until Dracena is sold.

Juventus will want a quick resolution, as time is starting to run short for such a complex series of transfers to occur before the transfer window closes.

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Juventus Must Try To Win Everything - Amauri

Juventus forward Amauri is eagerly anticipating his Italian passport, which will allow him to appear for the country's national side, but the Brazilian-born striker is focusing his immediate attentions on the Old Lady, despite admitting that he would feel privileged to play for the Azzurri.

"National coach [Marcello] Lippi has said that when I become Italian, he will take me into consideration," Amauri told La Gazzetta dello Sport. "This is a great honour for me."

Meanwhile, the striker remains concentrated on the Bianconeri's upcoming campaign.

"I'm just a Juventus player. I'm happy, I'm doing well and the team is doing well," he asserted. "We have prepared well and we are ready to take on the winning mentality that the coach [Ciro Ferrara] reminds us of every day.

"Ferrara was clear immediately. He told us that we had to win at Villar Perosa, against the Primavera [youth squad]. It doesn't matter who is in front of you, you are Juventus and you must win."

Amauri also commented on Inter, insisting that the gap between the Beneamata and Juventus has been narrowed after an impressive transfer campaign.

"[Inter are] strong, even without a player like [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic. But we have decreased the gap," he explained.

"A lot of quality has arrived [at Juventus] with players like Diego, [Felipe] Melo and [Fabio] Cannavaro. We can aim at the Scudetto and the Champions League - we have to try and win everything," he concluded.

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Training and call-ups in view of the Trofeo Berlusconi

The bianconeri were at work on Sunday having a training session at the Juventus Center in Vinovo. Member of the board of directors Carlo Sant’ Alabano and sports director Alessio Secco watched the session. 19 called up for match on Monday.

The team had a meeting with Ferrara for 2 minutes and then took part in exercises without the ball and a 9-a-side mini-match on half the field with Diego as joker. Playing for the whites were Buffon, Ariaudo, De Ceglie, Cannavaro, Grygera, Felipe Melo, Marchisio, Trezeguet and Iaquinta. The green team was made up of Manninger, Molinaro, Chiellini, Legrottaglie, Zebina, Salihamidzic, Poulsen, Amauri and Del Piero.The mni-match was divided into three parts with the keepers making room for Chimenti and Kirev in the last part.

At the end of the Sunday session, Ferrara announced the list of players called-up for the Trofeo Berlusconi which will see the inclusion of Marchisio, Trezeguet and Zebina who returned to working with the group. Diego is also included after having had a good training session and playing the mini-match as joker.

Tiago will not be part of the expedition, after having suffered a muscle strain to the right thigh which will be examined on Monday. Other players which have not been called-up are Camoranesi who will continue with his recovery following the injury suffered with the national team, Caceres who was granted a day off, Chiellini who will be rested as well as the injured Giovinco and Sissoko. The Mali midfielder is at St. Rapahel at the Cote Azzure at the centre where he had formerly undergone the post-operation rehabilitation programme: the medical treatment is being carried out in accordance with the Juventus medical staff while the athletic preparation is being followed by Gaudino.

Below is the list of players called-up:

1 Buffon 4 Felipe Melo 5 Cannavaro 7 Salihamidzic 8 Marchisio 9 Iaquinta 10 Del Piero 11 Amauri 12 Chimenti 13 Manninger 15 Zebina 17 Trezeguet 18 Poulsen 19 Molinaro 21 Grygera 23 Ariaudo 28 Diego 29 De Ceglie 33 Legrottaglie

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