It's all change at Juventus

It's all change at Juventus

Juventus' sporting director Alessio Secco claims that his club are set to make several major purchases next summer.

Werder Bremen's influential Brazilian Diego has been a long-term target, while The Old Lady is widely expected to welcome back World Cup-winning skipper Fabio Cannavaro from Real Madrid.

Secco said "The club has the funds to complete the growth programme with some important new buys.

"We are working to set up a squad capable of making another step up in terms of quality.

"I am convinced next season will bring us a lot of excitement and the satisfaction our fans deserve. The objective is to improve.

"Only two seasons ago Juve were in Serie B, while now we are second in the table and in our first term back in Serie A we finished third.

"The primary objective that stands before anything else is automatic qualification for the Champions League."

However, player movement may not all be in one direction as David Trezeguet's future remains undecided.

Speaking after fit-again Trezeguet was an unused substitute in the 1-1 draw with Inter the France striker's agent suggesed he could be ready to quit Juve.

Antonio Caliendo commented "I was sitting in the stands and I saw him on the bench and my heart was crying.

"And then Juve were trailing 1-0 and David, the best European goal scorer over the past ten years, was unused. A world and European champion who has netted goals every season.

"We are not talking about a 38-year-old at the end of his career. His 161 goals for Juve speaks volumes."

Referring to Trezeguet's contract, which runs until 2011, he added: "When you get married it is usually for the entire life, but sometimes people divorce."


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